Which Pokemon should I buy?

[nordlead]

Blacksaber said:

nordlead said:
Ok, I've never really played a Pokemon game so I'll ask here.

1) why soul silver over heart gold? aren't they the same only with different starting pokemon?

2) why gold/silver over platinum? What is really the difference between the versions.

1. People like Lugia better then Ho-Ho I guess

2. Platinum is the yellow, saphire and emerald of the fourth generation...

A1) helped a little bit, but I really don't know who those two are, but if that is the only differnce than fine.

A2) I still don't know why I should buy gold/silver over platinum. If I buy a pokemon game I only want to have an awesome pikachu and a good game.