| Communication Gear C-Gear Cギア C-Gear |
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| The screen of C-Gear |
C-Gear, formally known as the Communication Gear, is a function introduced in Generation V. It has three modes; Infrared, Online, and Wireless. The player receives it in Striaton City after helping Fennel.
The C-Gear sits upon the bottom screen in a similar manner to the Pokétch in the Generation IV games and constantly looks for local Wireless, Infrared and Wi-Fi connections. If the player is near another Trainer who is playing the game with their C-Gear on, the player will automatically connect to them and get their trainer details and see how they're doing with their Pokémon in battles.
Pokémon Global Link Customizations[]
On the Pokémon Global Link website there is an option for users to change the background of their C-Gear. They can also alter their Pokédex skin and download an exclusive Pokémon Musical.
There are currently three C-Gear backgrounds available on the promotions page, each requiring a case-sensitive password to unlock. To enable the Munna background, type in PGLDR34M. PikachuCGear is the password needed for the Pikachu skin. To customize your C-Gear with The Minccino Twinkle, use PGLWELCOME. Then follow the instructions under the 'Customize' heading to change your C-Gear style.
Main options[]
The C-Gear has three main options:
- Wireless
Allows the player to use the Xtransceiver and Entralink with nearby friends.
- Online
By choosing Game Sync, the player's game will be saved and the player can send data to the Pokémon Global Link.
- Infrared
With the DS's Infrared signal, the player can battle and trade with a person in front of the player. The player can also exchange friend codes and use the Feeling Check to see how compatible he/she is with other Trainers.
Other options[]
Other options are located along the bottom of the C-Gear screen. From left to right, they are:
- Survey Reader
Allows player to carry out quizzes on passersby. More surveys can be added by answering questions at Passersby Analytics HQ in Castelia City.
- Tag Log
With this, the player can send messages to nearby Trainers and see what they're doing in real time
- Customization
You can customize your C-Gear slightly by altering the colors of buttons or by making them disappear completely.
- Help
This gives a basic overview of the C-Gear and explains the various functions.
- ON/OFF
Switches the C-Gear, and wireless communications, on or off.