C-Gear

The , formally known as the Communication Gear, is a function available 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==
Prior to the closure of the Pokémon Global Link website. there was an option for users to change the background of their C-Gear. They could also alter their Pokédex skin and download an exclusive Pokémon Musical.
There were 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.
Category:Generation V
Category:Game Mechanics
Category:Wi-Fi Features