Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions/Connectivity/Virtual Console

The Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console release uses 3DS wireless communication as a substitute for the Game Link Cable. The Virtual Console release disables Game Boy Printer compatibility. Japanese and Western Generation II core series games do not recognize each other when attempting to link them via 3DS wireless communication.

Mystery Gift can be performed with other Virtual Console copies of Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal using the Nintendo 3DS system's infrared port.