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Pokemon - Red Version
宝可梦：Red Version
Pokemon Red Version, developed by Game Freak and released in 1996, is a creature-catching RPG for the Game Boy. Players assume the role of a young trainer tasked with capturing and training creatures called Pokemon, then using them in turn-based battles against other trainers. The game features eight gym leaders scattered across the Kanto region, each specializing in particular Pokemon types. Players navigate using the D-pad, interact with NPCs, and battle wild Pokemon or trainers to gain experience and money. The central mechanic involves type advantages—water-type moves are effective against fire types, for instance. After defeating all eight gym leaders, players advance to face the Elite Four championship tournament. The game supports link cable connections between two Game Boys for competitive battles and Pokemon trading.
- Developer
- Game Freak
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
Pokemon - Red Version Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Pokemon - Red Version on our in-browser Game Boy emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Pokemon - Red Version Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Pokemon - Red Version on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Pokemon - Red Version" Game Boy longplay
Pokemon - Red Version Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Pokemon - Red Version. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Money
019947D3+019948D3+019949D3 -
Have All Badges
01FF56D3 -
Seen All Pokémon On PokéDex
01FF0AD3+01FF0BD3+01FF0CD3+01FF0DD3+01FF0ED3+01FF0FD3+01FF10D3+01FF11D3+01FF12D3+01FF13D3+01FF14D3+01FF15D3+01FF16D3+01FF17D3+01FF18D3+01FF19D3+01FF1AD3+01FF1BD3+01FFF6D2+01FFF7D2+01FFF8D2+01FFF9D2+01FFFAD2+01FFFBD2+01FFFCD2+01FFFDD2+01FFFED2+01FFFFD2+01FF00D3+01FF01D3+01FF02D3+01FF03D3+01FF04D3+01FF05D3+01FF06D3+01FF07D3+01FF08D3+01FF09D3+01FF0AD3 -
Protect Status
010018D0 -
Never Miss & Have More Criticals
01FFD6CF -
No Random Battles
01033CD1C9F-3C9-E69 -
Infinite Casino Coins
0199A4D5+0199A5D5 -
Infinite Time [Safari Zone]
01F00ED7 -
Infinite Safari Balls
016447DA011E47DA -
Float On Air
010A14D7 -
Pacific Pikachu
013973D1+015564D1 -
Walk Through Walls
010139CD
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Hero Is Invisible
01FF83FF -
Off Key Music
01A714FF -
Egypt Music
01A634FF -
Buzz Music
01A114FF -
Ghost Mode/Walk Through Walls
014501C2 -
Move At Bicycle Speed Anywhere
010100D7 -
Surfing Pikachu
013974D1+015465D1 -
Capture Other Trainer's Pokemon
010157D0 -
Room Modifier
010030D4+01761AD7 -
Hero Mode Morphing Modifier
01FF08C1 -
Infinite HP Enemy
01FFE7CF -
Enemy Has 3 HP Before Battle
01FFF4CF -
No Resistence To Any Moves [Them or You]
01FFEACF -
Attack Multiple Times In A Row
01FFEDCF -
Change Enemy's Stats Before Battle
0100F5CF -
Jump On Top Of Any Thing
017136D7 -
Computer Music
010B08C0 -
Person Who Blocks The Center At PokéCenter Moves
010C44C1
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Pokemon - Red Version?
Pokemon - Red Version was developed by Game Freak, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Pokemon - Red Version support?
Pokemon - Red Version supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Game Boy.
What type of game is Pokemon - Red Version?
Pokemon - Red Version is a Action game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Pokemon - Red Version for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Pokemon - Red Version runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Pokemon - Red Version in the browser?
No. Pokemon - Red Version streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Pokemon - Red Version?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Boy cartridge supported.
Does Pokemon - Red Version work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Pokemon - Red Version this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Pokemon - Red Version. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
