Classic Game Boy Advance games Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version will be launching as standalone digital Nintendo Switch games on February 27th.
Pre-order listings for the games can be found in the “Coming Soon” section of the Nintendo eShop, priced at $19.99 each.
Both titles are available separately in English, French, and European Spanish, and will include support for Pokémon HOME in the future.
Multiplayer trades and battles will also be available via local wireless only.
Check out the official listing for Pokémon FireRed Version:
Set off on a grand adventure to become the Pokémon League Champion—now on Nintendo Switch™!
Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon™ with this Nintendo Switch™ version* of the Pokémon FireRed Version game originally released on the Game Boy™
Advance system! Explore the Kanto region, discover wild Pokémon around every corner, and aim to complete your Pokédex as you battle your way to success. Earn badges as you develop winning strategies to use against each experienced Gym Leader, and uncover amazing secrets in your quest to be the best Trainer.
This digital exclusive contains the Sevii islands, where even more Pokémon await. You can also visit the Pokémon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players via local wireless**!
Support for Pokémon HOME is coming soon
You’ll be able to bring the Pokémon you catch and train to the place where all Pokémon gather-support for Pokémon HOME is coming to Pokémon FireRed Version!
Pre-orders for both Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are available now through the Nintendo eShop, with both titles launching on February 27th.
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