Fans of the Pokemon franchise are eagerly awaiting the release of classic Pokemon games on the Nintendo Switch, and a recent update to a Japanese YouTube video has sparked new rumors about the games' potential release. Last week, Nintendo announced the addition of classic Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games to the Nintendo Switch Online service, but did not include the early Pokemon games such as Pokemon Red and Blue or Pokemon Gold and Silver. However, a recent update to the Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo 64 services video has some fans speculating that an announcement could be on the way.
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The updated video in question features Pokemon Stadium, and fans noticed that a disclaimer was removed from a segment stating that fans could not transfer Pokemon into Pokemon Stadium to use in the game. This has led some fans to believe that Nintendo is preparing to release Pokemon Red and Blue and Pokemon Gold and Silver onto the Nintendo Switch Online service, along with cross-compatibility with Pokemon Stadium games included as part of the Nintendo 64 service.
While Pokemon Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal are currently available on the 3DS eShop, which is scheduled to shut down later this year, many fans are hoping for a release on the more current Nintendo Switch system. With Pokemon Day coming up on February 27th, fans are speculating that an announcement could be made then about the future of the Pokemon franchise in 2023. No formal Pokemon Presents has been announced yet, but fans are eagerly anticipating news on the franchise's future, including the release of classic Pokemon games on the Nintendo Switch.
As always, it's important to take these rumors with a grain of salt, but with the recent update to the Nintendo Switch Online video, it's clear that fans are still excited about the possibility of classic Pokemon games making their way onto the popular console. We'll keep you updated with any further news or announcements regarding the franchise's future.
