I’ve played Pokémon FireRed for more than 80 hours on the Nintendo Switch 2 — and it emphasizes all the flaws with modern Pokémon games

Pokémon FireRed on the Nintendo Switch family of consoles is a triumph, and as someone who has already played 80 hours on the ...

"Why are you handling these classic games differently?"

Nintendo has released a lengthy Q&A article discussing its decision to re-launch Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen separately — rather than as part of the Nintendo Switch Online service.
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Nintendo Explains Why Classic Pokemon Games Are Releasing Differently: "We Thought It Would Be Fun"

Released all the way back in 2004, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen received a score of 8.4 in GameSpot's review and remains a fan favorite. The games will officially launch after the upcoming Pokemon ...

Nintendo Seemingly Rules Out Virtual Console Revival, Says It "Remains Focused" On Offering Classics Via Switch Online

Nintendo's most recent update to the Switch Online service is the launch of the Virtual Boy library earlier this week. To access this particular library of games, you'll need to have an active ...

Pokémon LeafGreen review: my first-ever Pokémon adventure is still superb

Pokémon LeafGreen and its sibling Pokémon FireRed are as excellent today as when they released in 2004.

Pokémon FireRed Switch 2 review – A nostalgia hit with a frustrating catch

Pokémon FireRed on Switch 2 is a nostalgia-drenched dopamine hit, but it's also a missed opportunity that could be so much more.
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Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch Opens a Can of Worms Nintendo Won’t Be Able to Close

The upcoming release of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch should kick off a new trend for how classic games are handled on the console.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen go live — where to buy now for Nintendo Switch

Classic Kanto remakes arrive on Switch for Pokémon Day 2026.