Digimon Xros Loader Toy

Other Versions
Despite the difference in color, each version of the Xros Loader toy has the same exact Digimon available.
 * Blue Flare Side (Blue)
 * Black Color Ver. (Black)

Functions

 * Form teams with the Digimon you have gathered and battle with friends through infra-red.
 * With its built-in voice recognition system, you can obtain Digimon via different sounds.
 * Summon legendary Digimon with "DigiMemories", a form of memory card.
 * Can store up to 50 MP3s.
 * Features connectivity with the Digimon Xros Arena.

Operations
To operate the Xros Loader, the click wheel is used to make selections, and it may be moved either left or right. The center button confirms selections, and the right top button cancels them.

Immediately upon starting the device, you will be prompted to enter your name. You have eight characters, and the English alphabet is available (and is more quickly accessed by scrolling to the left). The Xros Loader does not have a clock function, and the time of day has no impact on gameplay. The Xros Loader may also be left alone for long periods of time with no ill effects.

When the top part of the Xros Loader is slid upwards, the microphone feature becomes active. In this mode, you will be able to search for new Digimon by pressing the center button and holding the device up to anything that makes sounds.

DigiMelodies may be used to obtain specific Digimon. Press the center button to start the sound scanning at the same time you play the DigiMelody for best results.

Team
In this mode, you are given the opportunity to create three separate armies with which to do battle. Each army must be led by one leader Digimon, and the number of subordinates you may use increases as the leader’s level goes up.

Quest
In this mode, you travel through different Zones, doing battle and playing minigames in order to clear the Zone’s area. When you select a space on the Zone Map, there are three different outcomes. Battle: Fight and defeat the leader of that area. On the first turn of the battle, you attack with your subordinates (maximum of three at once). On the second turn, you attack with your leader Digimon. The opposing leader may not be attacked if it has three subordinates out in front of it.
 * When you attack with the subordinate Digimon, the menu is as follows:
 * Attack
 * Other
 * DigiMemory – Use DigiMemory. You may only use one DigiMemory per battle.
 * DigiXros – DigiXros Digimon; DMP bar must be full. DMP bar is filled by defeating enemy’s subordinate Digimon.
 * Release a DigiXros – Armament DigiXros.
 * When you attack with the leader Digimon, the menu is as follows:
 * Attack
 * Use special ability (uses DMP)

Connect

 * Battle: Battle with another Xros Loader.
 * Trade: Trade Digimon with another Xros Loader.

Book

 * Leader Digimon: View Digimon that are capable of serving as leaders. Pressing the upper left button will allow you to view their status screen. Scrolling left or right at the status screen brings up possible DigiXroses and the Digimon required for said Xroses.
 * Subordinates: View Digimon that serve as normal troops. Pressing the upper left button will allow you to view their status screen. Scrolling left or right at the status screen brings up possible weapons Xroses.

Card

 * Digimemory: Preview the effects of a Digimemory.
 * Code Crown: Activates a Code Crown.

Music

 * This option turns the Xros Loader into a music player. In order to use this feature, you must have an SD memory card, which will be inserted into the Code Crown slot. For the purposes of this testing, a 4 GB SD memory card loaded with a variety of MP3s at different bitrates and created with different programs was used. It is advisable to turn the Xros Loader’s own sounds off before playing music on the device, as they are not controllable at all during music playback and may surprise you in being uncomfortably loud with earbuds inserted.
 * To control the music playback, the center button is used to toggle between shuffling between the tracks or controlling the volume. When the forward and back arrows are at the top of the screen, using the click wheel will shuffle through the mp3s. When the top of the screen shows a green line showing the volume of the song, the click wheel will adjust the song volume.

General

 * This option views the player’s name and battle statistics.

Setting

 * Background: Change the background on the Xros Loader’s main screen.
 * Volume: Adjust the volume of the Xros Loader’s sound. This has no effect on the music function.
 * Screen Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the screen.

Basics

 * Attributes:
 * Fire (火)
 * Water (水)
 * Plant (草)
 * Machine (機械)
 * Earth (土)
 * Wind (風)
 * Dark (闇)
 * Holy (聖)
 * Normal (ノーマル)


 * Ally Abilities. They will be activated depending on the environment; e.g., in a jungle area, insect and plant Digimons' abilities will activate:
 * Leader (リーダー): directly attacks the enemy Leader Digimon.
 * Refrain (ひかえ): attacks a random spot in the enemy reserve.
 * Left and Right (さゆう): attacks the left and right front line Digimon.
 * Laze (なまける): fails to attack.
 * Recovery (かいふく): heals the Leader Digimon.
 * DMP: increases Digimon Points.
 * Avoid (かいひ): dodge an enemy attack.
 * Guts (こんじょう): survive any attack with 1HP remaining.
 * Guard (ガード): reduces damage from an attack.
 * Critical (クリティカル): doubles Attack Power for that turn.


 * Leader Abilities. Uses up some DMP, it can't be used while equipped with a Xros Weapon:
 * Direction (ほうこう): Increases all Ally Digimon's Attack Power.
 * Field (フィールド): Increases all Ally Digimon's Defense Power.
 * Recovery (かいふく): Heals all front line Ally Digimon.
 * Big Recovery (大かいふく): Heals all reserve Ally Digimon.
 * Resurrection (ふっかつ): Revives one random Ally Digimon.
 * Sacrifice (いけにえ): Sacrifices one reserve Ally Digimon to increase the Leader's Attack Power.

Digimon Code Crown
The Digimon Code Crown is a series of which can upload new Zones and Digimon to the Xros Loader:
 * Code Crown 01: Underground Warriors
 * Code Crown 02: SSS Discovery
 * Code Crown Zero
 * Special Quest 01: Another Sky Destruction
 * Special Quest 02: Another Sky Destruction (Expansion)

Evolution
In keeping with its role as a Digivice linked to a particular anime series, the Xros Loader makes use of that series’ gimmick, the DigiXros. There are two types:
 * Fusion DigiXros: These are the Digimon that can appear via Digixros, all consisting of a leader and several subordinates. The leader will necessary be listed first.
 * Armament DigiXros: This refers to Digimon who make weapons and items when Digixrossed, as well as Digimon who have the ability to change as such on their own.

DigiMelody
New Digimon can be added to the Digimon List by listening to certain sound files, usually a DigiMelody. For officially released DigiMelodies, the functioning part of the DigiMelody is usually a string of about three notes at the beginning of the file, while the rest is simply for entertainment.

Compatibility List

 * Digimon X Arena
 * Digimon X Arena Console

Links

 * File Island: The Complete Digimon Electronics Resource
 * Digimon.net (JP)
 * DigiMelody Index (JP)
 * Digimon Xros Loader (Comprehensive Review)
 * Bandai Catalog