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Mario Party 2 releases in Western regions.
Pokemon Gold and Silver are released in the US.
This page contains Nintendo-related events that occurred in 2000.
Timeline[]
Notable game releases[]
- January 24 - Mario Party 2 was released in North America for the Nintendo 64.
- January 28 - Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong was released for the Game Boy Color in Japan.
- March 21 - Wario Land 3 was released in Japan for the Game Boy Color.
- March 24 - Kirby of the Stars 64 (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards) was released in Japan for the Nintendo 64.
- April 14 - Wario Land 3 was released in Europe.
- April 27 - Zelda no Densetsu: Mujura no Kamen (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask) is released in Japan for the Nintendo 64
- May 22 - Perfect Dark was released in North America.
- May 30 - Wario Land 3 was released in North America.
- June 16 - Pokémon Yellow was released in Europe.
- June 26 - Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards was released in North America.
- July 21 - Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 was released in Japan.
- August 11 - Mario Story (Paper Mario) was released in Japan for the Nintendo 64.
- August 26 - Korokoro Kirby (Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble) was released in Japan for the Game Boy Color.
- August 28 - Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 was released in North America.
- October 12 - Mario Party 2 was released in Europe.
- October 13 - Pokémon Gold and Silver were released in Australia for the Game Boy Color.
- October 15 - Pokémon Gold and Silver were released in North America.
- October 25 - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask was released for the Nintendo 64 in North America.
- November 1 - Mario Tennis for the Game Boy Color was released in Japan.
- November 3 - Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 was released in Europe.
- November 17 - Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color) & The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask were released in Europe.
- November 20 - Banjo-Tooie & Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color) was released for in North America.
- November 21 - Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Earth was released in Japan.
- November 27 - Banjo-Tooie was released in Japan.
- December 7 - Mario Party 3 was released in Japan for the Nintendo 64.
- December 14 - Pocket Monsters: Crystal (Pokémon Crystal) was released in Japan for the Game Boy Color.
Other events[]
- February 14: Howard Lincoln retires from Nintendo of America.
- May 10-14 - E3 2000 - Mostly Game Boy Color and Nintendo 64 games. Some of these titles would get moved to their successor.
- July 8 - Pokémon 3: The Movie: Spell of the Unown: Entei was released in theaters in Japan.
- July 21 - Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One was released in theaters in North America.
- August 22 - Development of Mother 3 for the Nintendo 64 is cancelled.
- August - Spaceworld 2000
- September - Pokémon Live! began touring the US.
- November 21 - The Super Famicom celebrates its 10th anniversary in Japan.
- December 30 - Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns premiered on Japanese television. It is the sequel of Pokémon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back.
Character debuts[]
- Wario Land 3: Mad Scienstein, Rudy the Clown
- Mario Tennis: Waluigi
- Paper Mario: Goombario, Kooper, Bombette, Parakarry, Bow, Watt, Sushie, Lakilester, Twink, the Star Spirits
- Pokémon Crystal: Kris
- Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards: Ribbon, Adeleine
Games released in 2000[]
Game Boy[]
Please select a region.
3 games were released in Japan.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shikakei Atama o Kore Kusuru: Joushiki no Ka | Imagineer | March 17, 2000 |  [1]
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| Shikakei Atama o Kore Kusuru: Nanmon no Ka | Imagineer | March 17, 2000 | [2]
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| Shikakei Atama o Kore Kusuru: Zukei no Tatsujin | Imagineer | October 27, 2000 | [3]
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1 games were released in Europe.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition | Nintendo | June 16, 2000 | [4]
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Nintendo Power[]
Please select a region.
23 games were released in Japan.
Super Famicom[]
Please select a region.
1 game was released in Japan.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 | Nintendo | January 21, 2000 | [95]
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Nintendo Power[]
Please select a region.
4 games were released in Japan.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picross NP Vol. 6 | Nintendo | February 1, 2000 | [96]
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| Picross NP Vol. 7 | Nintendo | April 1, 2000 | [97]
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| Picross NP Vol. 8 | Nintendo | June 1, 2000 | [98]
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| Fushigi no Dungeon 2: Fuurai no Shiren | Nintendo | August 1, 2000 | [99]
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| Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce | Nintendo | August 1, 2000 | [100]
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| Metal Slader Glory: Director's Cut | Nintendo | December 1, 2000 | [101]
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Nintendo 64[]
Please select a region.
29 games were released in Japan.
67 games were released in North America.
48 games were released in Europe.
64DD[]
Please select a region.
8 games were released in Japan.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Artist: Talent Studio | Nintendo | February 23, 2000 | [246]
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| Randnet Disk | Randnet | February 23, 2000 | [247]
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| SimCity 64 | Nintendo | February 23, 2000 | [248]
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| F-Zero X Expansion Kit | Nintendo | April 21, 2000 | [249]
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| Nippon Pro Golf Tour 64 | Media Factory | May 2, 2000 | [250]
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| Kyojin no Doshin Kaihō Sensen Chibikko Chikko Daishūgō | Nintendo | May 17, 2000 | [251]
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| Mario Artist: Communication Kit | Nintendo | June 29, 2000 | [252]
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| Mario Artist: Polygon Studio | Nintendo | August 29, 2000 | [253]
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Game Boy Color[]
Please select a region.
172 games were released in Japan.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daffy Duck: Subette Koronde Ookanemochi | Sunsoft | January 1, 2000 | [254]
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| Elie no Atelier GB | Imagineer | January 8, 2000 | [255]
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| Marie no Atelier GB | Imagineer | January 8, 2000 | [256]
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| Elemental Tale: Jack no Daibouken: Daimaou no Gyakushuu | Imagineer | January 15, 2000 | [257]
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| Hyper Olympic Winter 2000 | Konami | January 27, 2000 | [258]
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| Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong | Nintendo | January 28, 2000 | [259]
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| Kawaii Hamster | MTO | January 28, 2000 | [260]
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| B-Daman Bakugaiden V: Final Mega Tune | Media Factory | February 4, 2000 | [261]
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| Goraku Ō Tango! | J-Wing | February 11, 2000 | [262]
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| Honkaku Taisen Shogi: Fu | Culture Brain | February 18, 2000 | [263]
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| Pocket Billiard Fank: The 9 Ball | Tam | February 19, 2000 | [264]
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| Trade & Battle: Card Hero | Nintendo | February 21, 2000 | [265]
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| F-1 World Grand Prix II | Video System | February 24, 2000 | [266]
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| Honkaku Hanafuda GB | Altron | February 24, 2000 | [267]
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| Meitantei Conan: Karakuri Jiin Satsujin Jiken | Banpresto | February 24, 2000 | [268]
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| Meta Fight EX | Sunsoft | February 24, 2000 | [269]
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| Metamode | Koei | February 24, 2000 | [270]
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| Pro Mahjong Tsuwamono GB2 | Culture Brain | February 24, 2000 | [271]
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| Doraemon Memories: Nobi Dai no Omoi Izaru Daibouken | Epoch | March 10, 2000 | [272]
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| Medarot: Card Robottle Kabuto Version | Imagineer | March 10, 2000 | [273]
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| Medarot: Card Robottle Kuwagata Version | Imagineer | March 10, 2000 | [274]
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| Pocket Pro Yakyuu | Epoch | March 10, 2000 | [275]
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| Totsugeki! Pappara Tai | J-Wing | March 10, 2000 | [276]
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| Hamster Paradise 2 | Atlus | March 17, 2000 | [277]
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| Macross 7: Ginga no Heart o Furuwa Sero!! | Epoch | March 17, 2000 | [278]
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| Pocket Pro Wrestling: Perfect Wrestler | J-Wing | March 17, 2000 | [279]
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| Puzz Loop | Capcom | March 17, 2000 | [280]
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| RPG Tsukuru GB | ASCII | March 17, 2000 | [281]
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| Sylvania Melody: Mori no Nakama to Odori Mashi! | Epoch | March 17, 2000 | [282]
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| Wario Land 3 | Nintendo | March 21, 2000 | [283]
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| Cyborg Kuro-Chan: Devil Fukkatsu!! | Konami | March 23, 2000 | [284]
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| Bakukyuu Renpatsu!! Super B-Daman Gekitan! Rising Valkyrie! | Takara | March 24, 2000 | [285]
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| Jagainu-kun | Victor Interactive Software | March 24, 2000 | [286]
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| Kawaii Usagi | MTO | March 24, 2000 | [287]
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| Rayman: Mister Dark no Wana | Ubisoft | March 24, 2000 | [288]
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| Saru Puncher | Taito | March 24, 2000 | [289]
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| Tarzan | Syscom | March 24, 2000 | [290]
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| Gakuen Battle Fishers: Yoky Shiimono wa Tsure | Konami | March 30, 2000 | [291]
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| Pop'n Music GB | Konami | March 30, 2000 | [292]
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| Power Pro Kun Pocket 2 | Konami | March 30, 2000 | [293]
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| Arle no Bouken: Mahou no Jewel | Compile | March 31, 2000 | [294]
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| Hissatsu Pachinko Boy CR Monster House | Sunsoft | March 31, 2000 | [295]
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| Meitantei Conan: Kiganshima Hihou Densetsu | Banpresto | March 31, 2000 | [296]
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| Snowboard Champion | Bottom Up | March 31, 2000 | [297]
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| Trickboarder GP | Athena | March 31, 2000 | [298]
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| Lemmings VS | J-Wing | April 7, 2000 | [299]
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| Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule GB | Konami | April 13, 2000 | [300]
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| Seipoi Densetsu | Gaps | April 14, 2000 | [301]
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| Karan Koron Gakuen: Hanafuda - Mahjong | J-Wing | April 20, 2000 | [302]
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| Bugs Bunny in Crazy Castle 4 | Kemco | April 21, 2000 | [303]
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| Burger Paradise International | Gaps | April 21, 2000 | [304]
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| DX Monopoly GB | Takara | April 21, 2000 | [305]
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| Metal Gear: Ghost Babel | Konami | April 27, 2000 | [306]
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| Daiku no Gen-san: Kachikachi no Tonkachi ga Kachi | Biox | April 28, 2000 | [307]
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| Dino Breeder 4 | J-Wing | April 28, 2000 | [308]
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| Doraemon no Quiz Boy | Shogakukan | April 28, 2000 | [309]
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| Ferret Monogatari | Culture Brain | April 28, 2000 | [310]
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| Kanji de Puzzle | MTO | April 28, 2000 | [311]
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| Keibajou he Gyoukou! Wide | Hect | April 28, 2000 | [312]
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| Lode Runner: Domdom Dan no Yabou! | Xing Entertainment | April 28, 2000 | [313]
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| Mahjong Joou | Warashi | April 28, 2000 | [314]
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| Puzzle Bobble 4 | Altron | April 28, 2000 | [315]
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| Game Conveni 21 | Starfish SD | May 19, 2000 | [316]
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| Taito Memorial: Bubble Bobble | Jorudan | May 26, 2000 | [317]
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| Taito Memorial: Chase H.Q. | Jorudan | May 26, 2000 | [318]
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| Poyon no Dungeon Room 2 | Hudson Soft | June 2, 2000 | [319]
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| Bikkuriman 2000 Charging Card GB | Imagineer | June 10, 2000 | [320]
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| Hunter X Hunter: Hunter no Keifu | Konami | June 15, 2000 | [321]
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| Mr. Driller | Namco | June 29, 2000 | [322]
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| Ide Yosuke no Mahjong Kyoushitsu GB | Athena | June 30, 2000 | [323]
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| Kanji Boy 2 | J-Wing | June 30, 2000 | [324]
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| Moomin no Daibouken | Sunsoft | June 30, 2000 | [325]
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| Ojarumaru: Mitsunegai Jinja no Ennichi de Ojaru! | MTO | June 30, 2000 | [326]
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| Itsudemo Pachinko GB: CR Monster House | Tam | July 4, 2000 | [327]
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| Kuma no Pooh-san: Mori no Takaramono | Tomy Corporation | July 7, 2000 | [328]
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| Ganbare Nippon! Olympic 2000 | Konami | July 13, 2000 | [329]
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| Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters III: Sanseisenshin Kourin | Konami | July 13, 2000 | [330]
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| Dokapon?! Millennium Quest | Asmik Ace | July 14, 2000 | [331]
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| Ojarumaru: Tsukiyo ga Ike no Takaramono | Success | July 14, 2000 | [332]
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| Dear Daniel no Sweet Adventure: Kitty-Chan o Sagashite | Imagineer | July 19, 2000 | [333]
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| Hello Kitty no Sweet Adventure: Daniel Kun ni Aitai | Imagineer | July 19, 2000 | [334]
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| Survival Kids 2: Dasshutsu! Futago Shima | Konami | July 19, 2000 | [335]
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| Bakusou Dekotora Densetsu GB Special: Otoko Dokyou no Tenka Touitsu | KID | July 21, 2000 | [336]
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| Data-Navi Pro Yakyuu | Now Production | July 21, 2000 | [337]
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| Medarot 3: Kabuto Version | Imagineer | July 23, 2000 | [338]
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| Medarot 3: Kuwagata Version | Imagineer | July 23, 2000 | [339]
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| Sakura Taisen GB | Media Factory | July 28, 2000 | [340]
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| World Soccer GB 2000 | Konami | July 29, 2000 | [341]
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| Balloon Fight GB | Nintendo | July 31, 2000 | [342]
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| Dance Dance Revolution GB | Konami | August 3, 2000 | [343]
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| Dungeon Savior | J-Wing | August 4, 2000 | [344]
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| Love Hina Pocket | Marvelous | August 4, 2000 | [345]
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| Magical Chase GB: Minarai Mahoutsukai Kenja no Tani he | Micro Cabin | August 4, 2000 | [346]
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| Nushi Tsuri Adventure: Kite no Bouken | Victor Interactive Software | August 4, 2000 | [347]
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| Soul Getter: Houkago Bouken RPG | Micro Cabin | August 4, 2000 | [348]
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| Zoids: Jashin Fukkatsu! Genobreaker Hen | Tomy Corporation | August 4, 2000 | [349]
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| Zok Zok Heroes | Media Factory | August 4, 2000 | [350]
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| Kinniku Banzuke GB 2: Mokushi Semassuru Champion | Konami | August 10, 2000 | [351]
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| Beyblade: Fighting Tournament | Hudson Soft | August 11, 2000 | [352]
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| Jissen Yakudatsu Tsumego | Pony Canyon | August 11, 2000 | [353]
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| K.O. the Pro Boxing | Altron | August 11, 2000 | [354]
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| Kaitei Taisensou!! Treasure World | Dazz | August 11, 2000 | [355]
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| Kawaii Koinu | MTO | August 11, 2000 | [356]
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| Perfect Choro Q | Takara | August 11, 2000 | [357]
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| Tanimura Hitoshi no Don Quixote ga Iku | Atlus | August 11, 2000 | [358]
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| Tokoro-san no Setagaya Country Club | Natsume | August 11, 2000 | [359]
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| Tweety Sekai Isshuu: 80-Hiki no Sagase | Kemco | August 11, 2000 | [360]
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| Koro Koro Kirby | Nintendo | August 23, 2000 | [361]
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| Pop'n Music GB Animation Melody | Konami | September 7, 2000 | [362]
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| Tottoko Hamtaro: Tomodachi Daisakusen Dechu | Nintendo | September 8, 2000 | [363]
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| Pokémon de Panepon | Nintendo | September 21, 2000 | [364]
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| Boku no Camp Jou | Kaga Tech | September 22, 2000 | [365]
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| Hamster Club: Awasete Chu | Jorudan | September 22, 2000 | [366]
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| Pocket Puyo Puyo ~n | Compile | September 22, 2000 | [367]
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| BeatMania GB Gotcha Mix 2 | Konami | September 28, 2000 | [368]
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| Bokujō Monogatari GB3: Boy Meets Girl | Victor Interactive Software | September 29, 2000 | [369]
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| Elevator Action EX | Altron | September 29, 2000 | [370]
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| Gonta no Okiraku Daibouken | Lay-Up | September 29, 2000 | [371]
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| Puzzle de Shoubu yo! Wootama-chan | Kaga Tech | September 29, 2000 | [372]
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| Shinseiki Evangelion Mahjong Hokan Keikaku | King Records | September 29, 2000 | [373]
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| Solomon | Tecmo | September 29, 2000 | [374]
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| Space Invaders X | Taito | September 29, 2000 | [375]
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| Cardcaptor Sakura: Tomoe Shougakkou Daiundoukai | MTO | October 6, 2000 | [376]
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| Super Doll Licca-chan: Kisekae Daisakusen | VR1 | October 6, 2000 | [377]
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| Cyborg Kuro-Chan 2: White Wars no Gyakushuu | Konami | October 19, 2000 | [378]
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| Mega Man Xtreme | Capcom | October 20, 2000 | [379]
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| Kaijin Zona | Nintendo | October 21, 2000 | [380]
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| Jet de Go!: Let's Go By Airliner | Altron | October 27, 2000 | [381]
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| Mario Tennis GB | Nintendo | November 1, 2000 | [382]
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| Chi to Ase to Namida no Koukou Yakyuu | J-Wing | November 3, 2000 | [383]
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| Keitai Denjuu Telefang: Power Version | Smilesoft | November 3, 2000 | [384]
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| Keitai Denjuu Telefang: Speed Version | Smilesoft | November 3, 2000 | [385]
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| Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon | Namco | November 10, 2000 | [386]
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| Dance Dance Revolution GB2 | Konami | November 16,2000 | [387]
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| Doki Doki Densetsu: Mahōjin Guru Guru | Enix | November 17, 2000 | [388]
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| Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children: Aka no Sho | Atlus | November 17, 2000 | [389]
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| Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children: Kuro no Sho | Atlus | November 17, 2000 | [390]
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| Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics | Nintendo | November 21, 2000 | [391]
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| AirForce Delta | Konami | November 22, 2000 | [392]
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| Command Master | Enix | November 22, 2000 | [393]
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| Pop'n Music GB Disney Tunes | Konami | November 22, 2000 | [394]
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| The Grinch | Konami | November 22, 2000 | [395]
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| Soreike! Anpanman: 5tsu no Tou no Ousama | Tam | November 23, 2000 | [396]
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| Medarot 3 Parts Collection: Z Kara no Chousenjou | Imagineer | November 24, 2000 | [397]
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| Senkai Ibunroku Juntei Taisen | Banpresto | November 24, 2000 | [398]
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| Hamunaptra: Ushinawareta Sabaku no Miyako | Konami | November 30, 2000 | [399]
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| Donald Duck: Daisy o Tsukue! | Ubisoft | December 1, 2000 | [400]
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| GB Harobots | Sunrise Interactive | December 1, 2000 | [401]
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| Rokumon Tengai Mon Colle Knight GB | Kadokawa Shoten | Deember 1, 2000 | [402]
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| Super Me-Mail GB: Me-Mail Bear no Happy Mail Town | Konami | December 1, 2000 | [403]
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| Pia Carrot e Youkoso!! 2.2 | NEC Interchannel | December 2, 2000 | [404]
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| Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4 | Konami | December 7, 2000 | [405]
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| Daa! Daa! Daa! Totsuzen Card de Battle de Uranai!? | Video System | December 8, 2000 | [406]
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| Dejiko no Mahjong Party | King Records | December 8, 2000 | [407]
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| Densha de Go! 2 | CyberFront | December 8, 2000 | [408]
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| Dragon Quest III | Enix | December 8, 2000 | [409]
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| Pocket Monsters Crystal Version | Nintendo | December 14, 2000 | [410]
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| Hamster Club 2 | Jorudan | December 15, 2000 | [411]
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| Hamster Paradise 3 | Atlus | December 15, 2000 | [412]
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| Nakayoshi Cooking Series 1: Oishii Cake Okusan | MTO | December 15, 2000 | [413]
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| Seme COM Dungeon: Drururuaga | Namco | December 15, 2000 | [414]
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| Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Juutoshime no Shoutaijou | Banpresto | December 16, 2000 | [415]
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| Doraemon no Study Boy: Kuku Game | Epoch | December 20, 2000 | [416]
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| Ganbare Goemon: Seikūshi Dynamites Arawaru!! | Konami | December 21, 2000 | [417]
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| Grandia: Parallel Trippers | Hudson Soft | December 22, 2000 | [418]
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| Hiryū no Ken Retsuden GB | Culture Brain | December 22, 2000 | [419]
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| Kawaii Pet Shop Monogatari 2 | Taito | December 22, 2000 | [420]
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| Puzzle Bobble Millennium | Altron | December 22, 2000 | [421]
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| Sylvanian Families 2: Irozuku Mori no Fantasy | Epoch | December 22, 2000 | [422]
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| Wizardry Empire: Fukkatsu no Tsue | Starfish SD | December 22, 2000 | [423]
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201 games were released in North America.
164 games were released in Europe.
Nintendo Power[]
Please select a region.
23 games were released in Japan.
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