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[[File:Pikmin2E-reader01sm.jpg|thumb|An example of a pack of Pikmin e-Reader cards.]] | [[File:Pikmin2E-reader01sm.jpg|thumb|An example of a pack of Pikmin e-Reader cards.]] | ||
The '''Nintendo e-Reader''' is a | The '''Nintendo e-Reader''' is a Game Boy Advance add-on device that reads a special strip on e-Reader cards via an LED scanner. Its purpose is to unlock mini-games, items, levels or functions for games on the GBA, or as games in themselves. There are multiple available packs of Pikmin e-Reader cards, both released only in Japan after the release of [[Pikmin 2]]. Each card contains a number of simple Pikmin-based mini-games, which can be played by connecting the e-Reader to a Game Boy Player connected to a GameCube in which the Pikmin 2 disk is placed. | ||
Pack designs include [[Onion]]s, [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]] and [[Candypop Bud]]s, while individual cards depict [[:category:enemies|enemies]], Pikmin or [[captain]]s. Some of the mini-games are as follows: | Pack designs include [[Onion]]s, [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]] and [[Candypop Bud]]s, while individual cards depict [[:category:enemies|enemies]], Pikmin or [[captain]]s. Some of the mini-games are as follows: | ||