Pokemon games

If someone was curious about the pokemon games and wanted to try one out, what would be his best bet? I've never ever played any kind of pokemon game. I watched the show sometimes when it was on. Should i start at the beginning games back on the GB and GBA or what? Is there a kind of anthology that has them all together? Or maybe are they on Wiiware channel? Any advice is appreciated.

Is FireRed and LeafGreen good replacements for the first one since it's a remake?

Is FireRed and LeafGreen good replacements for the first one since it's a remake?

Morphic

Don't start with the first one, they look like crap.

Get Pearl or something for DS.

I'd start with the GBA ones, as they offer the best blend of lots of activities , good graphics, compelling play and not TOO much crappy pokemon no one cares about anymore. Gold and Silver are actually the best games, but the GBA pokemon games have cool things like contests and such that Gold/Silver doesn't have. Otherwise you can go for a remake of Gold/Silver and that'll push it over the top.Daavpuke

Actually do this.

I would start with Firered / Leafgreen, then move on to Heartgold / Soulsilver