The most frequently asked questions about the first Pokémon Stadium, released in Japan in 1998.
Was this game released in France?
No. The Pokémon Stadium released in Europe in 2000 is its sequel, called Pokémon Stadium 2 in Japan. See the fact sheet.
Why is it called “Stadium 0”?
It is a fan nickname, used to tell it apart from its sequel, which took the name Pokémon Stadium in the West.
How many Pokémon can you use?
Only about forty. See Pokémon and modes.
Does the game work on a European Nintendo 64?
A Japanese cartridge does not fit into a European console without an adapter, and the game is entirely in Japanese.
Do you need a Game Boy cartridge?
For most modes, yes: a Japanese Pokémon Red, Green or Blue cartridge, connected through the Transfer Pak.
