Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Officially Revealed For Switch
Nintendo Life • • general
Key Points:
- Nintendo has announced standalone digital releases of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Switch, priced at $20 each, which has sparked mixed reactions among fans regarding the cost and distribution method.
- The games are not included in the Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) subscription service or its Expansion Pack, leading to criticism about the pricing and the "hybrid" model of paid standalone titles alongside subscription offerings.
- Many fans appreciate the ability to own the games outright rather than being tied to a subscription, but others view the $20 price point as excessive for simple ROM ports without added features like save states or rewind.
- The releases replicate the original versions without language selection options, and are expected to support local wireless multiplayer and Pokémon Home connectivity, though online
