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[[Image:03430error.png|270px|thumb|right|An error code on the Nintendo Wii.]] |
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There are two types of '''error codes''' in Generation I and II, as described in the headers below. They are not to be confused with [[event data debugging messages]]. |
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Within the Pokémon games, '''error codes''' instead of error messages are sometimes used to refer to a particular problem, especially, after the launch of the [[bp:Global Trading System|Global Trading System]] in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Error codes are often more convenient than error messages and can take up less memory for documenting more errors than if the developers used text to inform the player of an error. |
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==00 character error codes== |
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For error codes in the Global Trading System (or any other Wi-Fi service by Nintendo), the game developers ask players to refer to their [[wikipedia:Nintendo.com|local website]] based on the region his or her Game Pak was built for. |
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:''"0 ERROR." redirects here. For the glitch caused by an invalid [[meta-map script]] that can lead to this error message and previously known by this name, see [[Walking lag glitch]].'' |
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The 00 character error codes (Japanese: エラー) appear in the form of "(X) ERROR" in Pokémon Red and Blue or "(X) error" in Pokémon Yellow when a 00 character appears in the middle of a text box. They are possibly debugging remnants. |
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The value of the error code is the index number of the text box. These error codes can commonly found when memory hacking, but they can also be found with the [[Trainer escape glitch]] via [[Trainer escape glitch#text box ID matching|text box ID matching]], which allows the player to bring up a certain text box in a place, where the text box corresponds to the last one in memory from the previous area. |
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Error codes also exist in [[bp:Generation I|Generation I]], however the purpose of these error codes are unknown, which in theory makes them beta elements. |
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When the player brings up a text box, its value in stored in the memory address CF13 or FF8C (after the menu is closed). There are only a finite amount of text box messages for any given map and each map has a different set of text boxes and text box ID numbers. Through the aforementioned text box ID matching glitch, the player can bring up a text box with no valid equivalent on the old route and get [[glitch dialog]]. |
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Certain glitch dialog will just bring up an error code on its own, while with other glitch dialog, there may no error code, or glitch text before an error code. |
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The purposes of these error codes were never documented by Nintendo. They can appear in multiple ways through various [[glitches]] such as different variations of the [[Ditto Trick]]. |
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When an error code appears, everything after it will not appear, but it is possible for text to precede the error code. When this happens, the game may give the false impression that the error code is of a higher value than it actually is. This is called a "mixed error" code. |
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In Pokémon Red and Blue, error codes are displayed in the form of "X ERROR". In Pokémon Yellow however, they are displayed in the form of "X error". The exact reason for this is unclear, although the string "error" is used once in the game; if the player attempts to print out either the highscores for [[bp:Pikachu's Beach|Pikachu's Beach]] or the [[bp:Diploma|Diploma]] but recieves a [[Error codes#Printer errors|printer error]], when he or she returns to the overworld he or she will recieve the text "PRINT error!". |
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For example, if the text "50" preceded a "1 ERROR", the game would display the text "501 ERROR". |
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==In Generation IV== |
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Error codes are used in the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service for areas such as the [[bp:Global Terminal|Global Terminal]] or when the player attempts to connect to [[bp:Mystery Gift|Mystery Gift]]. If a connection fails, the game will give the player a five digit number (or sometimes a six digit number in non-Pokémon games) and suggests to the player that he or she can refer to the official Nintendo website for a detailed explanation of the error. |
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===Example procedure for getting an error code with the [[Trainer escape glitch]]=== |
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#Perform the [[Trainer-Fly glitch]] to fly away from the long range Trainer on Route 6. |
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#Fight any Trainer on a route other than Route 6 and either win or lose. |
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#Read the sign that says 'VERMILION CITY The Port of Exquisite Sunsets'. This puts the value 8 into CF13. |
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#Return to Route 6 and an '8 error' will appear. |
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In Pokémon Red and Blue, the 'Port of Exquisite Sunsets' sign step can be replaced with reading the PokéMart sign (CF13=9) to get a '9 error'. |
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Within the [[bp:Generation I|Generation I]] and [[bp:Generation II|II]] {{Explain|Pokémon games|Not including Pokémon Red, Blue or Green}} (and any other Game Boy game which is compatible for use with the [[wikipedia:GameBoy printer|GameBoy printer]]), a total of four legitimate printer errors are used for when the player attempts to print {{Explain|visual|As it can be seen on the game screen}} data within the game (e.g. a Pokédex entry) but the printer cannot perform the task. |
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File:RB 9 Error.png|A 9 ERROR in Pokémon Red and Blue |
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File:Yellow 8 error.png|An 8 error in Pokémon Yellow |
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</gallery> |
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Error codes return in Pokémon Gold and Silver and they work exactly the same way as in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow, however, the relevant text was untranslated from エラー and they appear in the form "(x)Df-". |
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This is because the index numbers of 'エ', 'ラ' and 'ー' in the Japanese versions are hex:83, hex:A5 and hex:E3 respectively, but in the English versions, 'D', 'f' and '-' use these values. If a hex:00 character is forced in the middle of a text string in {{Crystal}}, '?' appears instead of '(x)Df-'. |
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In Pokémon Yellow, as well as Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal there are a total of four legitimate printer errors that are used for when the player attempts to print something, but there is a problem when printing. These appear as "Printer Error (x)". |
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These error codes are not exclusive to the Pokémon games, and appear in other Game Boy or Game Boy Color games that support the Game Boy Printer. |
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|The batteries are empty. |
|The batteries are empty. |
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|Insert new, working batteries into the hardware and then turn the power on. |
|Insert new, working batteries into the hardware and then turn the power on. |
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|01 |
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|The universal game link cable is not, or incorrectly connected to the printer. |
|The universal game link cable is not, or incorrectly connected to the printer. |
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|The player should re-connect the link cable correctly. |
|The player should re-connect the link cable correctly. |
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|03 |
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|There is a paper jam. |
|There is a paper jam. |
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|Carefully remove the Paper Jam (see the GameBoy printer manual for more information) [http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/gbadvance/file/916598/35200] |
|Carefully remove the Paper Jam (see the GameBoy printer manual for more information) [or see [http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/gbadvance/file/916598/35200 this FAQ]] |
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|03 |
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|The ambient printer temperature is too high or low for the printer to operate. |
|The ambient printer temperature is too high or low for the printer to operate. |
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|Attempt printing again at an appropriate room temperature. |
|Attempt printing again at an appropriate room temperature. |
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It is notable that the game can crash if it attempts to manage a 'printer error' with an identifier greater than 03, although this should never happen within normal gameplay. |
<!--It is notable that the game can crash if it attempts to manage a 'printer error' with an identifier greater than 03, although this should never happen within normal gameplay.--> |
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==External links== |
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Additionally, in Pokémon Yellow, after trying to print the player's high-score in the Summer Beach house (Surfing Pikachu minigame house), getting a highscore and exiting, the text "PRINT error!" will appear. |
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#[http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/errors/index.jsp] - Nintendo.com's page for diagnosing error codes for games on the Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo DSi, or Wii. |
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[[Category:Debugging features]] |
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There are two types of error codes in Generation I and II, as described in the headers below. They are not to be confused with event data debugging messages.
00 character error codes
- "0 ERROR." redirects here. For the glitch caused by an invalid meta-map script that can lead to this error message and previously known by this name, see Walking lag glitch.
The 00 character error codes (Japanese: エラー) appear in the form of "(X) ERROR" in Pokémon Red and Blue or "(X) error" in Pokémon Yellow when a 00 character appears in the middle of a text box. They are possibly debugging remnants.
The value of the error code is the index number of the text box. These error codes can commonly found when memory hacking, but they can also be found with the Trainer escape glitch via text box ID matching, which allows the player to bring up a certain text box in a place, where the text box corresponds to the last one in memory from the previous area.
When the player brings up a text box, its value in stored in the memory address CF13 or FF8C (after the menu is closed). There are only a finite amount of text box messages for any given map and each map has a different set of text boxes and text box ID numbers. Through the aforementioned text box ID matching glitch, the player can bring up a text box with no valid equivalent on the old route and get glitch dialog.
Certain glitch dialog will just bring up an error code on its own, while with other glitch dialog, there may no error code, or glitch text before an error code.
When an error code appears, everything after it will not appear, but it is possible for text to precede the error code. When this happens, the game may give the false impression that the error code is of a higher value than it actually is. This is called a "mixed error" code.
For example, if the text "50" preceded a "1 ERROR", the game would display the text "501 ERROR".
Example procedure for getting an error code with the Trainer escape glitch
- Perform the Trainer-Fly glitch to fly away from the long range Trainer on Route 6.
- Fight any Trainer on a route other than Route 6 and either win or lose.
- Read the sign that says 'VERMILION CITY The Port of Exquisite Sunsets'. This puts the value 8 into CF13.
- Return to Route 6 and an '8 error' will appear.
In Pokémon Red and Blue, the 'Port of Exquisite Sunsets' sign step can be replaced with reading the PokéMart sign (CF13=9) to get a '9 error'.
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A 9 ERROR in Pokémon Red and Blue
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An 8 error in Pokémon Yellow
Error codes in Generation II
Error codes return in Pokémon Gold and Silver and they work exactly the same way as in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow, however, the relevant text was untranslated from エラー and they appear in the form "(x)Df-".
This is because the index numbers of 'エ', 'ラ' and 'ー' in the Japanese versions are hex:83, hex:A5 and hex:E3 respectively, but in the English versions, 'D', 'f' and '-' use these values. If a hex:00 character is forced in the middle of a text string in Pokémon Crystal, '?' appears instead of '(x)Df-'.
Printer error codes
In Pokémon Yellow, as well as Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal there are a total of four legitimate printer errors that are used for when the player attempts to print something, but there is a problem when printing. These appear as "Printer Error (x)".
These error codes are not exclusive to the Pokémon games, and appear in other Game Boy or Game Boy Color games that support the Game Boy Printer.
Below is information about the four possible error codes, regarding what causes them and how these errors can be amended (as sourced by Nintendo [1])
| Error number | Cause | Solution |
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| 01 | The batteries are empty. | Insert new, working batteries into the hardware and then turn the power on. |
| 02 | The universal game link cable is not, or incorrectly connected to the printer. | The player should re-connect the link cable correctly. |
| 03 | There is a paper jam. | Carefully remove the Paper Jam (see the GameBoy printer manual for more information) [or see this FAQ] |
| 04 | The ambient printer temperature is too high or low for the printer to operate. | Attempt printing again at an appropriate room temperature. |
Additionally, in Pokémon Yellow, after trying to print the player's high-score in the Summer Beach house (Surfing Pikachu minigame house), getting a highscore and exiting, the text "PRINT error!" will appear.