Are Gameboy Games Coming to Switch?
The nostalgia of Gameboy games is still prevalent among gamers, and with the rise of Nintendo Switch, the question on everyone’s mind is: are Gameboy games coming to Switch? As it turns out, Nintendo has been working on reviving some of its classic titles, and we’ll dive into the details.
Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers
To play Game Boy games on Switch, you’ll need to be an active Nintendo Switch Online subscriber. The good news is that the standard Nintendo Switch Online subscription tier includes nine Game Boy games, which are:
| Game | Release Year |
|---|---|
| Tetris | 1989 |
| Super Mario Land | 1989 |
| The Legend of Zelda | 1989 |
| Pokémon Red | 1996 |
| Pokémon Blue | 1996 |
| Donkey Kong ’94 | 1994 |
| Mario’s Picross | 1995 |
| Kirby’s Dream Land | 1992 |
| Super Mario Bros. Deluxe | 1999 |
On the other hand, if you have the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, you’ll gain access to six additional Game Boy Advance games, which are:
| Game | Release Year |
|---|---|
| Metroid Fusion | 2002 |
| Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga | 2003 |
| Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones | 2004 |
| Drill Dozer | 2005 |
| Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3 | 2003 |
| Kirby & The Amazing Mirror | 2004 |
Pokémon Games
However, it’s important to note that Pokémon Red and Blue will not be coming to the Switch. Instead, you can play Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, which are 2018 remakes of the 1998 Game Boy role-playing video game Pokémon Yellow.
Pokémon Stadium 2
On the other hand, Pokémon Stadium 2 is finally coming to Switch, but you still won’t be able to transfer Pokémon from the games.
Nintendo DS and Next-Generation Consoles
The Nintendo DS, which was released in 2004, was the next-generation console that replaced the Gameboy. Since then, Nintendo has released the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch, which have their own libraries of games.
Conclusion
To summarize, Gameboy games are already available on Nintendo Switch through the Nintendo Switch Online subscription, with both standard and premium tiers offering different sets of games. While Pokémon Red and Blue won’t be coming to the Switch, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are available. Additionally, Pokémon Stadium 2 is coming to Switch, but without the ability to transfer Pokémon from the games.