Pokémon Blue Version vs Pokémon Red Version vs Pokémon X vs Pokémon Gold Version
Side-by-side breakdown of reviews, playtime, current prices, and buy/wait/skip verdicts.
| Compare |  Pokémon Blue Version |  Pokémon Red Version |  Pokémon X |  Pokémon Gold Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release year | 1996 | 1996 | 2013 | 1999 |
| Genres | Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure | Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure | Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure | Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure |
| Platforms | Nintendo 3DS, Game Boy | Nintendo 3DS, Game Boy | Nintendo 3DS | Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS |
| Metacritic | — | 75 | 87 | 88 |
| User rating | 86% | 80% | 83% | 87% |
| Avg. playtime | — | — | — | — |
| Best price | — | — | — | — |
| Discount | — | — | — | — |
| Lowest tracked | — | — | — | — |
| Developer | Game Freak | Game Freak | Game Freak | Game Freak |
| Publisher | Nintendo, Gradiente | Gradiente, Nintendo | The Pokémon Company, Nintendo | Gradiente, Nintendo |
| Buy / Wait / Skip | BuyStrong reviews | WaitGood reviews — wait for a sale | BuyStrong reviews | BuyStrong reviews |
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