August 28 has two documented Pokémon X and Y connections, in different years: Nintendo announced the 2DS on August 28, 2013, and a European distribution of Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon began on August 28, 2014. The date alone does not identify which event the original headline meant.
August 28, 2013: Nintendo announced the 2DS
On August 28, 2013, GameSpot reported Nintendo’s announcement of the 2DS, a handheld that played Nintendo 3DS games and was backward compatible with Nintendo DS titles. Nintendo planned to launch it in the United States and Europe on October 12, alongside Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. GameSpot reported a historical launch price of $130; that is not a current price. GameSpot’s August 28, 2013 report also described black models with either blue or red trim.
| # | Preview | Product | Price | |
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Pokémon X | $59.99 | Buy on Amazon |
| 2 |
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3DS Pokemon X -- World Edition | $61.89 | Buy on Amazon |
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Pokémon Alpha Sapphire - Nintendo 3DS | $68.77 | Buy on Amazon |
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Pokémon X (Nintendo 3DS) | $109.99 | Buy on Amazon |
The connection for fans was hardware: the 2DS offered another way to play the new 3DS games. Nintendo marketing executive Scott Moffitt told GameSpot, “We just wanted to continue growing the installed base and needed to find a way to get to a price point that was more accessible for a broad swath of consumers.”
August 28, 2014: a European Vivillon distribution began
A year later, August 28 marked a different Pokémon X and Y event. Nintendo Everything reported that a European distribution of the Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon was live, with the event window scheduled to end September 9. Nintendo Everything’s August 28, 2014 report covers the announcement. This was a limited-time distribution from 2014, not an active giveaway today.
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#1 Best Overall
- Fully 3D Pokémon world on Nintendo 3DS – Experience mainline Pokémon gameplay with fully 3D characters, battles, and environments for the first time in the series.
- New region & starters – Journey through the Kalos region and begin with one of three new starters: Grass-type Chespin, Fire-type Fennekin, or Water-type Froakie.
- New battle types & training options – Try Sky Battles and Horde Encounters, and improve your team with features like Super Training and other new training tools.
- Powerful new Pokémon & Mega Evolution – Encounter the majestic Legendary Xerneas and discover Mega Evolution, which temporarily powers up certain Pokémon in battle.
Which August 28 event is the headline about?
| Date | Event | Geographic scope | Actionable now? |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2013 | Nintendo announced the 2DS ahead of its October 12 launch alongside Pokémon X and Y. | United States and Europe, according to GameSpot’s report. | No current availability or pricing is established by the historical report. |
| August 28, 2014 | Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon distribution began for Pokémon X and Y. | Europe, according to Nintendo Everything’s report. | No. The reported distribution period ended September 9, 2014. |
Both events make August 28 relevant to Pokémon X and Y fans, but neither supports a general claim that the date will bring new news or an event in the present. If you want to revisit the games, check that any listing is specifically for Pokémon X or Pokémon Y on Nintendo 3DS, and confirm the copy’s condition and current availability before buying.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- The world of Pokémon takes a breathtaking 3D turn in Pokémon X, challenging players to visit the mysterious Kalos region
- Start off with grass-type chespin, fire-type fennekin, or water-type froakie
- Discover mega evolution, the mystery of Pokémon
- Check out a method of Pokémon training: Super training
- Many features including Player search system, photo spots, the fairy-type and much more
Rank #3
- Games in 2D. Some areas also playable in 3D. For Nintendo 3DS systems, use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under.
- Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Content Description: Suitable_for_all_users
Rank #2
- USA NTSC version game with World Edition packaging as pictured.
- Fully 3D Pokémon world on Nintendo 3DS – Experience mainline Pokémon gameplay with fully 3D characters, battles, and environments for the first time in the series.
- New region & starters – Journey through the Kalos region and begin with one of three new starters: Grass-type Chespin, Fire-type Fennekin, or Water-type Froakie.
- New battle types & training options – Try Sky Battles and Horde Encounters, and improve your team with features like Super Training and other new training tools.
- Powerful new Pokémon & Mega Evolution – Encounter the majestic Legendary Xerneas and discover Mega Evolution, which temporarily powers up certain Pokémon in battle.
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