@skycargav2000 I rather they re-release it as a remaster for purchase. As much as I enjoy the Nintendo Classics subscription, I don’t want the game and my save file to disappear when they eventually ends the subscription service.
Accessories like the Switch 2 camera went up in price after the tariffs announcement. In the case of Switch 2 camera, it was $5 and I think $10 for the pro controller. So if Nintendo is seeking a refund for the tariffs, not only should they refund that difference to the customers but lower the prices back to where they were before the tariffs were announced.
@Angelic_Lapras_King Hopefully R/S/E come before the 25th anniversary, especially now that Wind and Waves are not coming out this year. I would be very happy if they re-release everything from Gen 1-5, would buy every version like I did on the 3DS virtual console.
The recent datamine found compatibility with Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald so there is a high likelihood they will be released next. I would like to get all the main DS Pokemon games as well on the Switch but I assume the likelihood of that happening is much lower than R/S/E. I assume the original Gen 1 and 2 games will not be released since FR/LG basically are meant to be in place of Gen 1 and if they ever decide to re-release Gen 2 they will just release the DS remake.
@shoeses
Thank you for the advice. I guess I will buy one of the versions physically and get the other version digital during a sale. I will probably get the digital version on the PS5 due to Sony has a more consumer friendly policy with digital downloads (Allowing digital copy on more than one console whereas Nintendo having the virtual gamecard and Wii to Wii U upgrade fee on their virtual console games) and Switch games take up slightly less physical space than PS5 games.
I’m tempted to buy both PS5 (For the trophies) and Switch (For portability) versions. Does anyone else do the same? I really should just buy one version but don’t know which version to get.
I’m surprised about the complaints for this release. Didn’t for years people were asking for classic Pokemon games to come to the Switch and also many were not happy about the retro Nintendo games being locked behind a subscription? I get the complaints that this is one game with no quality of life upgrades and $20 seems high compared to retro collections like TMNT Cowabunga Collection or Castlevania Advanced or Dominus Collection. But we are getting what many were begging for during the past few years. It’s puzzling many say this is too expensive but doesn’t mind buying a drink at Starbucks for $6 or paying way more than $20 for other entertainment expenses.
For me, I feel $20 is worth it because I never played through the GBA Pokemon 22 years ago and $20 justifies the many hours of entertainment and memories I get out of it. I also want to support this release in hopes they will add more Classic Pokemon games to the Switch in the future.
I’m actually surprised at the criticism. For years people wanted the classic Pokemon games on the Switch and many (Including myself) were not happy retro games from Nintendo could not be purchased. Now we finally get one of the classic Pokemon games and there are so many complaints. Were there a lot of complaints when the Gen 1 Pokemon games came out on 3DS 10 years ago? I’m sure $10 price back then after inflation is close to the $20 today.
I’m hoping for more Pokemon Gen 1-3 games. Something along the lines of “With the release of Fire Red and Leaf Green, more classic Pokemon games will be released throughout the year. Please look forward to it in a future announcement.” At the same time showing boxarts of Gen 1-3 games in the background.
@Beanbon The GB Pokemon games on VC were $10, the regular GB games were $4 and GBC games were $6-7. They charged higher price for the Gen 1-2 games on VC.
@axelhander If you mean not being as part of subscription, it wouldn’t be good in the long run to lose the save data when they end the service. If you mean the price is too high, $20 is not bad. I think one of the people who leaked this release to be on eshop said $30. Outside of not being on NSO or the price I have no idea what greed refers to. I’m not defending Nintendo and I agree they are greedy when it comes to a lot of things but this release I 100% support. It’s what fans have been asking for since NSO launched.
@TYRANACLES Why would you want this to be on NSO? Yeah it’s cool not having to pay but I don’t want my Pokemon collection and badges all disappear when they end NSO.
Would like another Castlevania game with Soma Cruz, a new Sorrow game. Make a sequel to Dawn of Sorrow, want another adventure with Soma, Mina, Hammer and Yoko.
@Spider-Kev
Sorry, I meant I got it on PlayStation Store for $6. I’m a PS Plus member so the discount might be for PS plus subscribers only. See the article on Pushsquare that confirms this discount:
I have physical copies but since digital is only $6, on the PlayStation Store, why not? Bought a copy in case my physical copy gets stolen or burned down in a house fire.
@Porky I hope that’s not what’s preventing the release. They could release outside of EU first then try to work it out with the regulators later. Plus doesn’t Super Mario RPG have Grate Guy’s Casino even in the remake? That was released in EU on the Switch without any ratings issues.
@Tasuki Last year they announced a new Friday the 13th video game and movie are in the works so there’s some hope. You never know, I’m sure no one thought Jaws NES will be getting a re-release prior to the announcement.
@marandahir
I think back then Microsoft and even Sony had the right and better approach to how the digital downloads are treated. For Xbox, games you downloaded are tied to your account and can be downloaded to a second system you own under the same account and they carried over to the next gen system. Sony had almost similar approach although the PS3 downloads didn’t carry over to PS4 but I think carried over to Vita.
The Wii U upgrade was very anti consumer because on top of paying the upgrade fee (Wii U owners who never bought the same game on the Wii paid the same price as the people who paid on the original Wii and didn’t have to pay anything additional), all the downloads had to be transferred over to the Wii U to not get charged again the full price. I can’t help but feel this was a deliberate tactic and Nintendo could have followed Microsoft and Sony’s approach but chose not to.
I think in this regard it’s better that we got the subscription model, imagine having to transfer everything to Switch, pay another upgrade fee then again to the Switch 2 if they retained the virtual console model.
@JohnnyMind Did they remove Super Tennis from the SNES app after the game was pulled last year? Just curious what happens to games downloaded on the system/ app in situations like that.
@Kriandis I read the NSO is extremely successful at least compared to virtual console. Apparently people complained and asked for a subscription based access to retro games back in the Wii U era.
@NatiaAdamo That’s unfortunate, that game would have been a good title to re-release. It features the levels from some of Mickey Mouse’s most popular cartoons including Steamboat Willie and Lonesome Ghosts.
@HammerGalladeBro I read in 2024 LRG tried to license Tiny Toons to release a compilation but WB turned them down saying there’s not enough money in it for them to care.
I read WB turned down a proposal to re-release the Tiny Toons games. This is sad as I really want to Tiny Toons and Looney Tunes retro games compilation.
@SillyG After buying a physical copy of Maiden of Black Water and posted my comment here I just realized from reading online that the expensive physical copies are actually Asian imports and the West only received a digital release. The cover art is all in English and fooled me into thinking it was a US release. I’m glad the new remake is getting a physical release outside of Asia.
Will the physical copies of Fatal Frame 2 likely to go up in price or OOP quickly after release? The reason I ask is because Maidens of Black Water Lunar Eclipse remaster both are kind of expensive and Lunar Eclipse remaster only came out 2 years ago.
If Nintendo is willing to release the same game as remaster and on NSO, I hope they will release a remaster of Fire Emblem Path of Radiance. I’m really enjoying the game on NSO but it’s so expensive to own a physical copy now.
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Re: Nintendo Will Be "Absolutely Furious" About Latest Leaks, Says Former PR Manager
There has to be more than just Zelda and Star Fox for this year. I’m guessing more remasters.
Re: Nintendo Will Be "Absolutely Furious" About Latest Leaks, Says Former PR Manager
@skycargav2000
I rather they re-release it as a remaster for purchase. As much as I enjoy the Nintendo Classics subscription, I don’t want the game and my save file to disappear when they eventually ends the subscription service.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo's 2026 Plans Include New Star Fox & Zelda Remake, No 3D Mario
I hope OOT remake won’t be like FF7 remake to the original game.
Re: Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To Stay
Accessories like the Switch 2 camera went up in price after the tariffs announcement. In the case of Switch 2 camera, it was $5 and I think $10 for the pro controller. So if Nintendo is seeking a refund for the tariffs, not only should they refund that difference to the customers but lower the prices back to where they were before the tariffs were announced.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library This Week
@daftmagician
I hope this doesn’t mean they decided to quietly cancel Colosseum’s release.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library This Week
That leaves Pokemon Colosseum and Super Mario Sunshine among the remaining announced GameCube titles. I wonder which of these will come next?
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Pokopia Gets Off To An Astonishing Start
Where’s Pokemon Fire Red/ Leaf Green on the chart?
Re: Review: Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Switch) - Red-Hot Nostalgia In A So-So Wrapper
@Angelic_Lapras_King
Hopefully R/S/E come before the 25th anniversary, especially now that Wind and Waves are not coming out this year. I would be very happy if they re-release everything from Gen 1-5, would buy every version like I did on the 3DS virtual console.
Re: Review: Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Switch) - Red-Hot Nostalgia In A So-So Wrapper
The recent datamine found compatibility with Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald so there is a high likelihood they will be released next. I would like to get all the main DS Pokemon games as well on the Switch but I assume the likelihood of that happening is much lower than R/S/E. I assume the original Gen 1 and 2 games will not be released since FR/LG basically are meant to be in place of Gen 1 and if they ever decide to re-release Gen 2 they will just release the DS remake.
Re: Marvel Maximum Collection Revives Six Classic Superhero Titles On Switch
@shoeses
Thank you for the advice. I guess I will buy one of the versions physically and get the other version digital during a sale. I will probably get the digital version on the PS5 due to Sony has a more consumer friendly policy with digital downloads (Allowing digital copy on more than one console whereas Nintendo having the virtual gamecard and Wii to Wii U upgrade fee on their virtual console games) and Switch games take up slightly less physical space than PS5 games.
Re: Marvel Maximum Collection Revives Six Classic Superhero Titles On Switch
I’m tempted to buy both PS5 (For the trophies) and Switch (For portability) versions. Does anyone else do the same? I really should just buy one version but don’t know which version to get.
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
I’m surprised about the complaints for this release. Didn’t for years people were asking for classic Pokemon games to come to the Switch and also many were not happy about the retro Nintendo games being locked behind a subscription? I get the complaints that this is one game with no quality of life upgrades and $20 seems high compared to retro collections like TMNT Cowabunga Collection or Castlevania Advanced or Dominus Collection. But we are getting what many were begging for during the past few years. It’s puzzling many say this is too expensive but doesn’t mind buying a drink at Starbucks for $6 or paying way more than $20 for other entertainment expenses.
For me, I feel $20 is worth it because I never played through the GBA Pokemon 22 years ago and $20 justifies the many hours of entertainment and memories I get out of it. I also want to support this release in hopes they will add more Classic Pokemon games to the Switch in the future.
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
Hopefully this means more classic Pokemon games will be coming to the Switch.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Getting Pokémon FireRed Or LeafGreen On Switch?
I hope this sells really well because I want the other classic Pokemon games to be released to buy on the Switch.
Re: Nintendo Seemingly Rules Out Virtual Console Revival, Says It Remains Focused On Offering Classics Via Switch Online
I’m actually surprised at the criticism. For years people wanted the classic Pokemon games on the Switch and many (Including myself) were not happy retro games from Nintendo could not be purchased. Now we finally get one of the classic Pokemon games and there are so many complaints. Were there a lot of complaints when the Gen 1 Pokemon games came out on 3DS 10 years ago? I’m sure $10 price back then after inflation is close to the $20 today.
Re: Nintendo Seemingly Rules Out Virtual Console Revival, Says It Remains Focused On Offering Classics Via Switch Online
I just want the other Pokemon games Gen 1-3 to be made available to buy on Switch.
Re: Talking Point: Our Pokémon Presents 2026 Predictions - What Are You Hoping For?
I’m hoping for more Pokemon Gen 1-3 games. Something along the lines of “With the release of Fire Red and Leaf Green, more classic Pokemon games will be released throughout the year. Please look forward to it in a future announcement.” At the same time showing boxarts of Gen 1-3 games in the background.
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Officially Revealed For Switch
@Beanbon
The GB Pokemon games on VC were $10, the regular GB games were $4 and GBC games were $6-7. They charged higher price for the Gen 1-2 games on VC.
Re: "We Thought It Would Be Fun" - Nintendo Explains Why Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Aren't On Switch Online
Is game corner in the remake? People were saying the gambling may prevent the original games from getting re-released due to EU law.
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Officially Revealed For Switch
@axelhander
If you mean not being as part of subscription, it wouldn’t be good in the long run to lose the save data when they end the service. If you mean the price is too high, $20 is not bad. I think one of the people who leaked this release to be on eshop said $30. Outside of not being on NSO or the price I have no idea what greed refers to. I’m not defending Nintendo and I agree they are greedy when it comes to a lot of things but this release I 100% support. It’s what fans have been asking for since NSO launched.
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Officially Revealed For Switch
@TYRANACLES
Why would you want this to be on NSO? Yeah it’s cool not having to pay but I don’t want my Pokemon collection and badges all disappear when they end NSO.
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Officially Revealed For Switch
@axelhander
What do you mean greed?
Re: Pokémon Presents Announced For 27th February, 2026
Now that they announced Fire Red and Leaf Green, will they likely re-release the other classic Pokemon games?
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Officially Revealed For Switch
Million dollar question now: What about the other classic Pokemon games in Gen 1-3? Will they be getting a re-release too?
Re: Nintendo Is Considering A Switch 2 Price Hike This Year, According To New Report
I just want Nintendo to go back to the consumer friendly era during Iwata’s leadership.
Re: Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
The Atari’s checkout shows duties. I’m in the US. They are not shipped from within the US?
Re: Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Will the physical edition be sold outside of Atari’s website?
Re: Konami's Anniversary Revival Of Castlevania Is Only Just Beginning, Expect More "New Products"
Would like another Castlevania game with Soma Cruz, a new Sorrow game. Make a sequel to Dawn of Sorrow, want another adventure with Soma, Mina, Hammer and Yoko.
Re: Poll: So, Should Pokémon Red And Blue Return For The 30th Anniversary?
@NiallMitch14
Super Mario RPG has gambling in Grate Guys Casino and the remake didn’t end up with a 18+ rating in EU.
Re: Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection To Be Delisted Just Two Years After Release
@Spider-Kev
Sorry, I meant I got it on PlayStation Store for $6. I’m a PS Plus member so the discount might be for PS plus subscribers only. See the article on Pushsquare that confirms this discount:
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/02/dont-miss-your-last-chance-to-get-these-retro-jurassic-park-games-on-ps5-ps4
Re: Poll: So, Should Pokémon Red And Blue Return For The 30th Anniversary?
@SurprisedRobinChu
Is that also a problem with Gen 2 and 3?
Re: Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection To Be Delisted Just Two Years After Release
@stevep
$6 right now on PlayStation Store. Not sure if it’s the same price on Nintendo eshop.
Re: Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection To Be Delisted Just Two Years After Release
I have physical copies but since digital is only $6, on the PlayStation Store, why not? Bought a copy in case my physical copy gets stolen or burned down in a house fire.
Re: Poll: So, Should Pokémon Red And Blue Return For The 30th Anniversary?
@Porky
I hope that’s not what’s preventing the release. They could release outside of EU first then try to work it out with the regulators later. Plus doesn’t Super Mario RPG have Grate Guy’s Casino even in the remake? That was released in EU on the Switch without any ratings issues.
Re: Limited Run Games Is Bringing NES 'Jaws' To Switch Later This Week
@Tasuki
Last summer they confirmed a new movie and video game are on the way:
https://www.ign.com/articles/new-friday-the-13th-prequel-movie-and-video-game-are-on-the-way-theyre-both-in-the-works-and-theyre-both-coming
Re: Limited Run Games Is Bringing NES 'Jaws' To Switch Later This Week
@Tasuki
Last year they announced a new Friday the 13th video game and movie are in the works so there’s some hope. You never know, I’m sure no one thought Jaws NES will be getting a re-release prior to the announcement.
Re: Limited Run Games Is Bringing NES 'Jaws' To Switch Later This Week
Any chance of Friday the 13th or Nightmare on Elm Street NES game getting a re-release by LRG?
Re: Preview: Five Takeaways From My Time With Virtual Boy On Nintendo Switch Online
@marandahir
I think back then Microsoft and even Sony had the right and better approach to how the digital downloads are treated. For Xbox, games you downloaded are tied to your account and can be downloaded to a second system you own under the same account and they carried over to the next gen system. Sony had almost similar approach although the PS3 downloads didn’t carry over to PS4 but I think carried over to Vita.
The Wii U upgrade was very anti consumer because on top of paying the upgrade fee (Wii U owners who never bought the same game on the Wii paid the same price as the people who paid on the original Wii and didn’t have to pay anything additional), all the downloads had to be transferred over to the Wii U to not get charged again the full price. I can’t help but feel this was a deliberate tactic and Nintendo could have followed Microsoft and Sony’s approach but chose not to.
I think in this regard it’s better that we got the subscription model, imagine having to transfer everything to Switch, pay another upgrade fee then again to the Switch 2 if they retained the virtual console model.
Re: Hamster's 'Console Archives' Starting Lineup Revealed, Includes More Than 10 Titles
@JohnnyMind
Did they remove Super Tennis from the SNES app after the game was pulled last year? Just curious what happens to games downloaded on the system/ app in situations like that.
Re: Hamster's 'Console Archives' Is The Closest We'll Get To Virtual Console In 2026
Maybe Nintendo will add a purchase option to their Nintendo Classic line like Sony? They did renew the virtual console trademark last October.
Re: Preview: Five Takeaways From My Time With Virtual Boy On Nintendo Switch Online
@Kriandis
I read the NSO is extremely successful at least compared to virtual console. Apparently people complained and asked for a subscription based access to retro games back in the Wii U era.
Re: Disney Afternoon Collection Finally Comes To Switch 1 & 2, Includes Two Additional Games
@NatiaAdamo
That’s unfortunate, that game would have been a good title to re-release. It features the levels from some of Mickey Mouse’s most popular cartoons including Steamboat Willie and Lonesome Ghosts.
Re: Ren & Stimpy Are Getting A 7-Game Retro Collection, Courtesy Of Limited Run
@HammerGalladeBro
I read in 2024 LRG tried to license Tiny Toons to release a compilation but WB turned them down saying there’s not enough money in it for them to care.
Re: Disney Afternoon Collection Finally Comes To Switch 1 & 2, Includes Two Additional Games
Is there a chance of Mickey Mania getting a re-release?
Re: Ren & Stimpy Are Getting A 7-Game Retro Collection, Courtesy Of Limited Run
I read WB turned down a proposal to re-release the Tiny Toons games. This is sad as I really want to Tiny Toons and Looney Tunes retro games compilation.
Re: Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Switch 2 Demo And Silent Hill f DLC Collab Announced
@SillyG
After buying a physical copy of Maiden of Black Water and posted my comment here I just realized from reading online that the expensive physical copies are actually Asian imports and the West only received a digital release. The cover art is all in English and fooled me into thinking it was a US release. I’m glad the new remake is getting a physical release outside of Asia.
Re: Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Switch 2 Demo And Silent Hill f DLC Collab Announced
Will the physical copies of Fatal Frame 2 likely to go up in price or OOP quickly after release? The reason I ask is because Maidens of Black Water Lunar Eclipse remaster both are kind of expensive and Lunar Eclipse remaster only came out 2 years ago.
Re: Rumour: Switch Online GameCube Releases Might Have Been Leaked
If Nintendo is willing to release the same game as remaster and on NSO, I hope they will release a remaster of Fire Emblem Path of Radiance. I’m really enjoying the game on NSO but it’s so expensive to own a physical copy now.
Re: The Next 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Nintendo Direct Arrives Sunday, 25th January
I wish they would make another Super Mario cartoon series like they did during the NES/ SNES era.
Re: An Overlooked Disney Collection From Digital Eclipse Has Been Rated For Switch
I also want Mickey Mania and Toy Story on modern gen consoles.