How to Start a New Game on Pokemon Platinum
To start a new game on Pokemon Platinum, you need to delete your existing saved data by pressing Up on the Control Pad, SELECT, and the B Button simultaneously on the Title Screen, and then follow the prompts to confirm the deletion. This will erase all your Pokemon and items, so make sure to only do this when you are certain you want to start a new game.
Introduction to Pokemon Platinum
Pokemon Platinum is an action-packed adventure game that offers a unique gaming experience, and starting a new game can be a great way to replay the story or try a different starter Pokemon.
FAQs
General Questions
- How do you delete a save on Pokemon Platinum? To delete your saved game, go to the Title Screen, then simultaneously press Up on the Control Pad, SELECT, and the B Button.
- How do you quick reset platinum? Players need to press and hold L, R, Start, and Select.
- What happens when you delete save data on Pokemon Platinum? Once your saved data is deleted, it CANNOT be restored, and all Pokemon and items will be deleted.
Starter Pokemon
- What are the starter Pokemon in platinum? The starter Pokemon are the Grass-type Turtwig, the Fire-type Chimchar, and the Water-type Piplup, which evolve into Torterra, Infernape, and Empoleon respectively.
- Which starter Pokemon is the best in platinum? Chimchar is considered the best starter Pokemon in Pokemon Platinum due to its potent offensive stats and great typing.
- Can you get all starters in Pokemon Platinum? The three starters aren’t available in Platinum, although you can get one in HeartGold/SoulSilver from Professor Oak after defeating Red.
Saving and Restarting
- How do I start a new Pokemon save file? Unfortunately, Pokemon games only allow a single save file on each game card, so you must clear your previously saved data first by pressing Up + B + X at the Main Menu.
- Does deleting save data delete DLC? When you purchase a DLC, you purchase the license to use it, so if you delete the saved data, the DLC will still be usable.
- Can you have multiple save files on Pokemon Platinum? Only if you have multiple DS cartridges of the Pokemon games, otherwise, it’s only one file per game.
Game Information
- How many hours does Pokemon Platinum take to complete? When focusing on the main objectives, Pokemon Platinum is about 35 Hours in length, and if you’re a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 233 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
- What is the best Pokemon game to restart? Pokemon Platinum is one of the most replayable Pokemon games, offering a unique gaming experience.
Cheats and Hacks
- How do you activate cheats in platinum? If you are going down that route, you will need to open the ROM in your preferred emulator, copy the code you wish to use, head into Cheats, and paste your desired cheat code in.
Gameplay
- Should I keep 1 of every Pokemon? There’s no in-game reason to keep many of the Pokemon, but you might want to keep one of each for posterity.
- Why are old Pokemon games so good? Essentially, it’s nostalgia, as people who played the older games have more memories with the older Pokemon.
Additional Tips
- Can you get a shiny starter in Diamond and Pearl? Lucky players have figured out how to get the shiny versions of the three starters: Chimchar, Piplup, and Turtwig, regardless of which starter players choose in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.