Mega Man Battle Network 3

Mega Man Battle Network 3 White バトルネットワーク ロックマンエグゼ3 Battle Network Rockman EXE 3 Release Date: Game Boy Advance JP December 6, 2002 NA June 24, 2003 EU July 4, 2003 Wii U Virtual Console JP December 17, 2014 NA May 14, 2015 EU June 11, 2015

Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue バトルネットワーク ロックマンエグゼ3 BLACK Battle Network Rockman EXE 3 BLACK Release Date: Game Boy Advance JP March 28, 2003 NA June 24, 2003 EU July 4, 2003 Wii U Virtual Console JP December 17, 2014 NA May 14, 2015 EU June 11, 2015

Mega Man Battle Network 3 is the first game to come in 2 versions and the final Japanese game to don the Battle Network subtitle. The game saw the first time outside merchandise influences the series gameplay. In some later promotional material, the no subtitle Japanese version of game was called Rockman EXE 3 WHITE.

The game’s 8 story chapters are denoted by these respective bosses at the end:

1. FlashMan
2. BeastMan
3. BubbleMan
4. DesertMan
5. PlantMan
6. FlameMan
7. DrillMan
8. Final Boss

Guides:

• Area Guide
  • Map Guide
  • Green Mystery Data (temp)
  • Run Rates (temp)
• BattleChip Info
  • BattleChip Locations
  • BattleChip Commands
  • Program Advance Memo
• Busting Level
• Capcom Official Rules
• Chip Trader (temp)
• Changes in Legacy Collection
• Changes in Virtual Console
• Connectivity Guide
  • Network Battlefields
• Cross-Game Compatibility with NT
• Elements & Types
• Enemy Guides
  • Minor Enemies
  • Bosses
  • Omega Bosses
• Famous' Secret Information
• Folders
• Glitches
• Job BBS
• Localization Changes
• Lotto Numbers
• Missable content
• Navi Customizer
  • Mod Tools
• Panel Types
• PowerUp Guide
• Shop Locations
• Side Quests
• Staff Roll
• Status Effects
• Style Change
• Screen-Dimming Timing Guard
• Title Screen Marks
• Version Differences
• Virus Breeder

Notes

• First print Japanese release of the games contained a Rockman EXE Card Game Carddass promo card. Ground Style for Rockman EXE 3 (contains Error Code B4 for SetSand) and Shadow Style for Rockman EXE 3 BLACK (contains EX Code for ShadowShoes).
• Battle Network Rockman EXE 3 Black saw a pre-release at the 17th Next-Generation World Hobby Fair events (starting on January 19th) and mail-order (delivered starting from February 10th).
• The NaviCustomizer’s system was filed for a patent by Capcom on July 2, 2002. It is set to expire on July 2, 2022.