The European version of the Pokedex Advance that I ordered from eBay arrived earlier, and I have played enough of the game to write a review on it.

What is it?
This version of the Pokedex Advance is a release by Bandai Europe that goes to the Cyber Pokeball (From hereon in referred to as the CPB) and Cyber Ultraball (Second version of the CPB), also released by Bandai Europe.

WO's Advice
The Pokedex Advance absolutely depends on its connection options to the CPB for the full gameplay experience. Because the CPB is a nice game on its own even without the Pokedex, I'd suggest buying the CPB before you buy the Pokedex Advance, or buy both at once, depending on your purchasing options and whatnot.

Non-gameplay differences from the US Release
The European Pokedex Advance is a bit bigger than the US version by Hasbro in size, but I don't have my US Pokedex Advance to compare the two at this moment. Also, the wheel does not turn in a complete circle with clicks like the US release - you turn the wheel part way to switch options and it will return to a neutral state when released.

Game Modes
Pokedex Mode
Run of the mill Pokedex functions here, but to see a Pokemon's entire profile you must have caught them in Camera Mode, just like in the GB / GBA / DS games.

Search Mode
Search for Pokemon of a particular type, or by the area in which they appear in Camera Mode.

Camera Mode
This is where you will spend most of your time with the Pokedex, this is where you actually catch Pokemon. Caught Pokemon have three perks that you should be aware of...
-Full details in Pokedex Mode
-Can be used to battle a CPB
-Can be traded to a CPB (As long as the traded Pokemon is available in the version you have!)

Trainer Mode
Change your name (Which is entered when you first start) or check the status of Pokemon that you have caught. There are no v-pet or leveling up options here - you must send a caught Pokemon to a CPB for that.

Communication Mode
Battle or trade with a CPB or another Pokedex. You can also scan CPB data, but you don't actually get to keep the Pokemon you scan in - you must trade to do that.

Options Mode
Sound, contrast, and language settings can be changed here.

Flow of Camera Mode
Upon selecting which area you want to go to (There are about eight of them), the map of that area appears which can be scrolled through. Each part of the map usually has three sub-areas, but some of the third sub-areas for some maps must be unlocked by catching a number of different Pokemon. The initially locked sub-areas are where you will find Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Latios, Latias, the Regis, and several other rare Pokemon. (Before anyone asks, I don't think Jirachi and Deoxys appear on this Pokedex, as they don't have listed entries.)

Once a sub-area is selected, a meter will appear at the bottom of the screen as the game "searches" for Pokemon. If you have the CPB, you will notice that the searching system on both games is VERY similar. However, once Pokemon are found on the Pokedex, the similarities end.

You will notice that one Pokemon appears on screen at a time - either moving or stationary. Press the Select button (It's in the middle of the scroll wheel) to activate the camera crosshairs. Use the scroll wheel to move up and down, and the buttons below the screen to move left and right. When you've targeted a Pokemon, press Select to snap a photo.

By the way... Kecleon appears in every area, and happens to be what I refer to as the "null target." If you snap a photo of Kecleon, you will be sent back to the map and, in the words of Willy Wonka, "you get nothing" for that attempt.

If you do snap a photo of a Pokemon that isn't Kecleon, you have the option to catch it (Open Pokeball icon) or let it go (Crossed out Pokeball icon). If you go to catch it, you are guaranteed to keep it - they never escape which leaves me to believe that the thrown Pokeballs are actually Master Balls. :haha:

By the way, if you caught a Pokemon you already have, you have to choose which one of the doubles to keep. I always go with the one with the higher level. (Before anyone asks, the level cap is 30, just like on the CPB.)

Final Verdict - 4 out of 5 Whatsits
As I said before, this Pokedex is mostly a supplement to the CPB so it's worth buying that first or buying the CPB and Pokedex together. It does make things a lot easier especially in reguards to completing the CPB's Data Book. Oh, and I forgot to mention the grayscale screen on this Pokedex - it's a really nice touch. :)

Thanks for the wonderful review! It made me want to get the cyber ultraball, but after seeing the price on ebay....