I feel really bad to say this but I actually liked Gold and Silver alot more than the HEART and SOUL. Yes, they did have better graphics, and some fun add ons...but totally serious...there hasn't been a single game yet that has given me the same thrill and fun I had...and still do with the original gold and silver. No metriods, zelda's or Marios either.

The reason why I think this is is that me and my little bro played it. (Same mom, different dad) When we saw each other, we would link our games and have the best times ever. Around "emeralds" time though...our mom and his dad got divorced. His dad got full custody of him and one night, we were talking (I dont live with my mom either) and they went to her house, and just took him, and left forever. We could here him screaming in the background...it was horrible. Ironicly something as simple as a game...it is going to always be there. I can't see him till he is 18 and can leave home...and I'll be in my 20's. Until then though, I think there is a mentality thing with me and that game though...

Anyways....off from the rant of me...which one did you prefer?