So you’re here, and you want to know what this whole NetBattling thing is. You’re at the right place.

To be a NetBattler, you need two things: a PET and a supply of Battle Chips.

A NetBattle is conducted between two opponents in a one-on-one battle. Your NetNavi is controlled by you, the Operator, as is your opponent—an enemy NetNavi, or in virus busting, a group of weaker enemies known as viruses. When you NetBattle, the object is to reduce your opponent’s hit points to zero, thus deleting them.

The PET systems are handheld LCD games based on the Personal Terminals seen in the “MegaMan Battle Network” (Rockman EXE in Japan) series. The game systems need Battle Chips to work—which are your weapons. There are many kinds of Battle Chips and PET systems, and below is a list of what they do and how they work.

First, let’s look at the various kinds of Battle Chips.

These are two Advanced PET Battle Chips (Barrier 200 on the left, and Elec Shock on the right). These are Japanese-labeled.

These are two Advanced PET Battle Chips (Mag Volt 2 on the left, Sand Ring on the right). These are international-labeled with their CP (Chip Points) value printed on the label in place of the name. There are also (not shown) Advanced PET Battle Chips with English labels. There is no difference between the chips—Japanese, English, or CP-- at all other than the piece of paper on the chip—the internal circuitry is absolutely identical and will function the exact same, which means that your English Battle Chips will work on a Japanese Advanced PET, and your Japanese Battle Chips will work on an English Advanced PET.

These are two Link PET EX Battle Chips (Flash Bomb 3 on the left, Elec Pulse 3 on the right). These are Japanese-labeled. They are smaller than Advanced PET Chips.

These are two Progress PET Battle Chips (CosmoMan DS on the left, Custom Volt 1 on the right). These are Japanese-labeled. These are the largest chips in size, being almost half again the size of an Advanced PET Battle Chip.

In addition to regular Battle Chips, there is one other kind of Battle Chip (not shown) called a Navi Chip. The Navi Chip can be used for a variety of purposes depending on the PET system, ranging from changing the character you play as to performing a unique action called Double Soul. Navi Chips are available in the Advanced, Progress, and Link Battle Chip Libraries.

Now we’ll have a look at the various kinds of PET systems.

This is the Advanced PET System. It’s a simple flip-open design system, and is the first PET to be released in the Takara lineup. It is the only PET in the series to be released in English. There is a second model called the Advanced PET II (not shown) that was released only in Japan; its primary feature being the ability to activate Double Soul with a Navi Chip (something the original Advanced PET cannot do).

This is the Progress PET System. It is a two-handed design with the ability to add special attachments (called PET Parts), and is the second PET to be released in the Takara lineup. It is available only in Japanese.

This is the Link PET System. It’s a touch-screen model, and is the third and last PET to be released in the Takara lineup. Its faceplate can be changed to any of a number of custom faceplates for it. It is also available only in Japanese.

In addition to the PET systems, there are also (not shown) Battle Chip Gates. The Battle Chip Gates are, for the most part, similar to PET systems, but they are designed for use with the MegaMan Battle Network and Rockman EXE games for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance.

The compatibility list is as follows:

· Advanced PET Chips (both CP and Japanese) work on the American Advanced PET and Japanese Advanced PET, plus the Japanese Advanced PET II, Japanese Advanced Battle Chip Gate, and Japanese Progress PET System. They do NOT work on the Link PET EX system (they are too wide and can damage the PET). They ARE, however, forwards-compatible with the Progress PET.

· Progress PET Chips work on the Japanese Progress PET and Japanese Progress Chip Gate. They do not work on the Advanced PET system (they are too wide and can damage the PET) and they do not work on the Link PET EX system.

· Link PET EX Chips work on the Japanese Link PET EX and Japanese Beast Link Gate. They do not work on the Advanced PET system or Progress PET system.

That’s everything you really need to know to get started collecting rare Battle Chips. Check them out and experiment with various strategies. If you ever get stuck or you want some tips, you can always ask questions on our forums!

This page last updated on 5/29/2008 12:40:52 PM.