Nintendo Switch Online - Game Boy & Game Boy Advance Announcement - Nintendo Direct 2.8.23

[@quandrixtwincaster5738]

The fact that Link's Awakening DX, both Oracle games, AND Minish Cap are coming makes me so happy. I was worried it would never happen.

[@taffypool654]

Now they just need to add Four Swords Anniversary Edition from DSiWare and we’re made in the shade. And sure, why not, the Freshly Picked Tingle and Ripened Tingle games too!

[@RationalRyan]

I recently bought them on the Wii U and 3DS as a safe guard. I feel dumb about it now but I guess you can't blame me for being paranoid.

[@LaNoir.]

Link Crossbow training, anyone

[@zippymufo9765]

Nintendo takes their sweet time with making older games available on new platforms but they DO eventually do so. Unlike others, they take pride in their history and know these old games still hold up.

[@zenithzero2401]

@@RationalRyan lol same. I bought Super Mario Land 2, Metroid II, Kirby's Dream Land, and both Oracle games on 3DS and now I feel dumb since they're coming on NSO for free.

[@ValiantPixel]

Superstar Saga is a game that will always be very close to my heart. I was so young when I played it on the GBA and I love everything about it. Thank you for bringing this game to a new generation.

[@genzsavedamerica2234]

This is probably the only time Mario and Luigi will be on switch 😢

[@Iggy67392]

@@genzsavedamerica2234Unless… 😏

[@dannfrank6613]

@@genzsavedamerica2234 but they might bring the 3ds ones... somehow

[@JamJuice101]

@@dannfrank6613if the GBA one gets enough attention on the switch they might consider it.

[@MatthewMegale]

@@genzsavedamerica2234i prey the series is fine

[@NightShadow720]

Bringing back Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games is one of the best news I've ever heard. More of my childhood Nintendo memories are returning.

[@johnsoapmactavish9921]

Yea but you need the Switch Online subscription. Huge bummer

[@childrapistt666]

stupid nintendo nerd ahh playstation miles ahead

[@knuclear200x]

Yeah the Switch has nothing

[@Reaperguy67]

@@johnsoapmactavish9921 are you talking about the 20$ one by chance

[@Reaperguy67]

I argree with you night shadow. I hope they bring back Pokemon crystal. That was a great game back in the day.

[@thechosenone93]

I really want more of the younger generation to experience the absolute masterpieces that are Golden Sun and Golden Sun The Lost Age. Watching a play through of them or watching videos where people show you the games isn’t enough

[@EwenMackenzie]

My heart stopped when I saw the title in the upcoming games for the platform

[@nintyjulius]

I cant freaking wait for golden sun lol I know I can play it on an emulator… but idk having it on switch is gold!!

[@Nigel222]

This is why I like Nintendo adding old systems to their online service. I have no interest in subbing myself but I like that it will get young people to try out old games that I played as a kid.

[@natoriousthehopeful2786]

Agreed: the Golden Sun games deserve more love than what they got. I personally hope they get a remake one day

[@90sNath]

@@nintyjulius *fan emulator, this is an emulator aswell.

[@BriceInkling138]

I hope Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are added in for the Game Boy Advanced feature. I am so freaking ready!

[@Bluegirl12345]

We might get both the OG red and blue and the remake and maybe pokemon ruby, sapphire and emerald

[@LaNoir.]

@@Bluegirl12345 imagine red and blue with all current pokemon added in that old style

[@BriceInkling138]

@@LaNoir. Would feel a lot more surreal than what anyone can expect.

[@colbyjackcheeser]

@@LaNoir. the original games were way too limited with technology, it wouldnt be good at all the art definitely got better in the later games like gen 3 and 4

[@Play_Dreams]

With Pokemon Home integration, maybe? ..... probably not though, but that would be incredible.

[@jackpotjamie1998]

Good to see Golden Sun getting recognised by Nintendo and will be playable in the future on the switch. But a new game in the series seems unlikely although we can always hope.

[@knuclear200x]

Yeah the Switch has nothing

[@supreme-ss777]

I think it had some representation in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

[@Waluigi2401]

From what I heard the last game on the ds didn't sell well so they probably don't have the motivation for a new game

[@24PurpleD]

@@supreme-ss777 it was an unofficial mod that has been teased but hasn't come out yet. Nintendo hasn't done anything official yet for Golden Sun until now so high hopes

[@supreme-ss777]

@@24PurpleD I mean, Isaac from that game is an Assist Trophy in Ultimate.

[@Chumpcules]

Legend of Zelda Minish Cap was a gem of a game when I was young, and the fact I'll be able to play it again after losing the game cartridge years ago makes me so happy.

[@Bluegirl12345]

It was my first Zelda game

[@marlow_brando]

I know right! So excited!

[@buttpiratesbuttpirate5913]

Extremely solid Zelda game. Fantastic entry

[@d3adwaffles]

I kid you not, you can emulate it on mobile

[@mrbelvedereshouldbeontv]

Rather have Windwaker

[@mars9390]

I'm honestly glad that you're doing this, I think it's an important part of your history and shouldn't be left in the past to die. Short, simple and sweet, that's what games used to be and they have an audience. Bring back Pokemon and offer online trading/battles, I think you'll blow the roof off of this project.

[@ecstaticwooper368]

why are you talking to Nintendo like it's a single entity

[@kawanxros]

nintendo never listens

[@jdillard36]

Agree wholeheartedly

[@PotionMaster21]

Bros talking directly to Miyamoto

[@kawanxros]

@@PotionMaster21 to nintendo's CEO actually.

[@frankelytavarez6270]

Can't wait to play Golden Sun on my Nintendo Switch, finally happening. Thanks Nintendo. Hoping you can now see how many of us are ready to support a continuation of the series. Please, make it happen!

[@SephJoe]

This was the only title I was hoping for. I still play through both GBA games regularly on an emulator... But finally being able to play it on actual Nintendo hardware??

[@pyroflare7774]

@@SephJoe you both enjoy wasting money on a corrupted subscription services "expansion" BS

[@TehSymbiote]

Heck yeah! I still need to play the 3rd game on ds. I've had it for years and never got around to it

[@windfishletusdream]

i immediately thought of that title as well

[@r.c.c.10]

Will we be finally getting Mother 3?

[@reptar74]

This opens the door for Pokemon ruby, sapphire, emerald, fire red and leaf green to be officially released via emulator and even potentially compatible with Pokemon home for migration. Very excited for the future

[@jeremyriley1238]

Would be cool, but if Nintendo released the older Pokémon games, chances are they may make them eShop purchases so they can keep trades fair and prevent cloning and cheating by ensuring players cannot use suspend points and rewind.

[@keithadams897]

I need itttttt

[@qwerttzizzi]

No way Pkmn company is giving away free games..

[@stopduty2009]

@@qwerttzizzi They're hardly free games if you'd have to pay for the online service to play them and you don't even get to keep them when your subscription expires.

[@someone_namedmax]

Probably not gonna happen but eh one can hope.

[@tatsuostatic8567]

No way! This is what I wanted to see on the Switch! GB Color and Advance! So far, this is a start and I'm very pleased with these results. Hopefully they add other games that aren't Nintendo mascot characters

[@knuclear200x]

Yeah the Switch has nothing

[@Dexter649]

@@knuclear200x shut up

[@darklotus_7]

@@knuclear200xlmao you’re literally just copying and pasting this on everyone’s comment. So embarrassing.

[@captainpep3]

@@knuclear200x do you seriously have no life other than to try and troll Nintendo fans?

[@bluekel615]

@@knuclear200x Name one game the Switch has, if you can't then you're either stupid or have been living under a rock

[@icefirefusion101]

I'm 43 and I've been gaming since my toddler years on my late father's Atari 2600... and never looked back. The first game I beat was a Game Boy game (Super Mario Land). My heart will always be with the NES, Game Boy and SNES. This was the highlight of the Direct for me. As soon as this was available I played Super Mario Land 2, Kirby's Dream Land and Gargoyle's Quest (truly a hidden gem is Gargoyle's Quest). What a trip back through time. I have 2 words for Nintendo: THANK YOU!!!

[@MrMrCario]

I love that they're bringing back Zelda: Link's Awakening as one of the first games, despite the remake also being on the console

[@Ferventf2]

That’s what I thought

[@MatthewHancock88]

I know right

[@TwistedChaos4428]

And the Zelda Game&Watch.

[@samgravelle2920]

I played the original on the dmg back in 2018, then the remake later on, it’s one of my fav games

[@pyroflare7774]

Demake*

[@BrianWalker93]

The startup sound of those Gameboy and Gameboy Advance screens... instant teleportation back to childhood. Thank you Nintendo!

[@jeremiah_12]

Exactly, that sound is so nostalgic and brings back memories that I thought that I’ve forgotten.

[@justinbarton8808]

Brought tears to my eyes

[@TravisLee33]

The Gameboy really was the start of smartphones in my opinion.

[@Jacob42086]

If y'all pay 60 dollars for games you can play on your phone y'all are sheep's! 🤣☠️

[@charlielewis6967]

AJ5Y9¥

[@masterzombie161]

At least they opened the door on the library of games that will be added later. What really would’ve been the cherry on top is Mother 3. That game deserves more love.

[@knuclear200x]

Get it yourself, weirdo

[@berryjuiceofficial482]

For real brother

[@xaleypoo4779]

My body is Reggie.

[@johnsoapmactavish9921]

Yea but you need a subscription to play them, that's a scam

[@powerfullpummel6417]

@@johnsoapmactavish9921 not really???? Hardly a big ask the expansion pass is beginning to have some real value and that’s something i can get behind

[@KevDaBoss94]

I’m happy that they made OG game boy games not exclusive to the expansion pass

[@angelagilbreath2336]

Yeah but I’m still sad about not getting all of it on plain nso

[@joser7589]

@@angelagilbreath2336damn wtf I was about to buy the 20$ for a year but I won’t be able to play gameboy advance and the other 2 consoles, is it still worth it ?

[@zibbitybibbitybop]

Oh man, that GBA launch + future lineup is just straight classics from top to bottom. The nostalgia.

[@MitchCyan]

Seeing Golden Sun was my favourite part of the whole show.

[@BKThe_1]

Same here, I hope this gets the series more exposure so that we can eventually get a proper remake. Very hopeful but one can dream

[@golden-sun]

Same. Needs a remaster/remake/sequel

[@timelymirror7826]

at least it will be playable on the switch

[@sonicgalaxy27]

Don't we all glad that we got a GameBoy Advance online? Now we can finally revisit the Gameboy advance era again for old time sakes. 🙂

[@mohamadesam2835]

The moment Minish Cap showed and the live chat was flooded by appreciation for the game made me realize I could die in peace. The game truly deserves all the love and I can't wait to play it forever again. This was one of the ultimate best directs, Nintendo💖

[@nickvarley8365]

Can't wait to replay it.

[@toddelmsworth640]

Can’t wait to play it for the first time

[@mohamadesam2835]

I guarantee you'll love it tons!

[@kingstarscream3807]

Capcom knows how to make Zelda games.

[@Hazelnu]

@@kingstarscream3807 wait capcom made it?! How did I not know that?

[@MrMisanthrope84]

Oh man I can't wait to play these games again. I absolutely adored the Gameboy.

[@PlantedWave5190]

Let's hope Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow can come in the foreseeable future!

[@unbrokenhaunter]

They may save it then as well as G/S/C R/S/E and Stadium and Stadium 2 for Pokémon day!

[@nuclealent4507]

@@unbrokenhaunter when's that

[@unbrokenhaunter]

@@nuclealent4507 February 27th! Really close.

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

I just want gale of darkness

[@elvinr6207]

@@unbrokenhaunter I doubt it, but one hopes lol

[@KremBotop]

The e-reader levels of Mario 3 will live on... I was super fascinated by them back in the day during childhood so it's amazing that SMA4 is a launch title of GBA NSO. It's the closest we've had from having an original 2D Mario post SM64 before NSMB DS. This release will surely increase the e-reader levels' reach, and hopefully people end up Speedruning them too.

[@ashkirby8896]

I know, right?😄

[@tmgthemariogamer3676]

The e reader levels were on Wii U as well

[@Pixelcraftian]

I'm just hoping they didn't pull a Mario Kart 64 and make the e-reader levels inaccessible

[@UniqueHybridDragon]

As one who collected the cards in the past (still have them & a functioning e-reader too), I have something very exciting to say. When they released, not every level was available. They stopped at only 2 waves if cards, so the levels, as well as special items & features, were limited to only them. But after seeing the cape again, along with 2 levels I've never seen/played before, this is a welcome sight. P.S. I didn't buy it for the Wii U yet. And now that it's coming to the NSO Expansion Pack, I won't need too. Giving me more space on my Wii U for other games.

[@Pumpkinbyte]

We thought it would be gone forever when the wii u eshop closed

[@SonicKing84]

ORACLE OF AGES AND SEASONS, GOLDEN SUN, FIRE EMBLEM BURNING BLADE, MINISH CAP, SUPERSTAR SAGA THIS IS WHAT WE WANTED!!! FINALLy!!!

[@childrapistt666]

shush

[@BigAlvideos101]

Still waiting for Mother 3!

[@k-9274]

ikr i've been waiting to play burning blade for so long

[@bullsteak3468]

I know it’s probably unrealistic but if we can finally get official translations for mother 3 and FE binding blade that would be sooooooo hype

[@jameswallace3439]

Hey we can play the GBC port of Link's Awakening on Switch now. (I need to get the Switch remake now)

[@esnc954]

I'm so happy to finally see this. I want the Donkey Kong Land games, Super RC Pro Am (4-player!) and the original Super Mario Land to be added.

[@BenJabituya]

Can't forget F-1 Race, and Tetris DX, either.

[@jorgeoviedo870]

I hope Wario Land 4 is eventually added. I loved that game to death as a kid

[@MrHomelessHobos]

Unfortunately part of the contract to get wario back in 2021 back was to never rerelease Wario Land 4

[@kawanxros]

@@MrHomelessHobos wait really? :(

[@MrHomelessHobos]

@@kawanxros Yes, Wario has a strict contract. He is still refusing to give up the rights to wario land 4. Nintendo is considering legal action, but experts in the field say Wario has a pretty air tight case considering the fact it’s called “Wario Land 4”

[@yandev6956]

@@MrHomelessHobos where did you get this information in the first place? Source?

[@guywhoateallthepizza1031]

​@@yandev6956 He asked Wario himself

[@shepherd_1057]

The game boy has always been my favorite console of all time. Everything about it from how simple it is to the awesome boot up noise. I feel young again.

[@toamatoro570]

Fun fact, it was inspired by a guy messing around with a pocket calculator.

[@Spongebob907]

Nintendo ds for me

[@michaelp4122]

GBA because it can play all of GB/GBC except Tilt'n'Tumble. But GBA was great largely because of SNES/NES ports. I don't think we'll see non-Nintendo JRPG's or ports on GB/GBA onlone. Golden Sun and Fire Emblem are still awesome, but I would love to see Tactics Ogre.

[@jumentoqueanima]

Kirby's dream land and Zelda minish cap are criminally underrated.

[@sirnatanielson]

I remember buying a GBC as my first new system in stores. Bought Wario Land 3 with it and played the crap out of that game. True nostalgia there for me. All the GBA games bring back sooo many memories too. Especially Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga. Amazing game.

[@PatrickCervantez]

Super Mario Land 2 was the first game I ever played. I haven't been able to play it for over 20 years. I'm about to cry.

[@Greeniemean1]

This is great! If they add Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal to this, I hope they update Pokémon Stadium 1 and 2 to allow transfers by adding a transfer pak app in the future.

[@Acorn_Anomaly]

If they go as far as Crystal, I hope they do the same thing they did with the 3DS and use the modified ROM they made that activates the Celebi quest when you beat the game.

[@ButterfingerBB]

EXACTLY

[@evenmorebetter]

@@Acorn_Anomaly Oh cool, I bought that for 3DS recently, I didn't even know that was on there

[@Acorn_Anomaly]

@@evenmorebetter Yup, it's (currently) the only way to get legit Celebi in Home, and modern games. You can shiny hunt it, too, because Legendaries weren't shiny-locked in Gen 2. Beat Crystal, do the Celebi quest, and you can use Pokemon Transporter to send it to Bank, and then Pokemon Bank to send it to Pokemon Home. Works with the Shiny one, too. I know that for a fact because I did it a month before they announced the recent Shiny Celebi giveaway. I was a bit peeved at that, shiny odds in Gen 2 are lower than they are now. At least, I'm pretty sure they are.

[@MoonSarito]

GEN 1, 2 AND 3 ON SWITCH ONLINE WITH POKÉMON HOME SUPPORT WOULD BE AWESOME. !!

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

I love how Nintendo knew straight away the e-reader levels were the selling point!

[@monkeygameplay5455]

Yeah they knew that since wii u era why would they release the same game but with a smaller screen then lol maybe nostalgia ? The main selling point

[@rayminishi689]

@@monkeygameplay5455 Because of the unique 4 player battle mode, but the online capabilities to pass the controller is always nice

[@robbiewalker2831]

@@rayminishi689 I'm hoping Super Mario Land 1, Wario Land 1, 2, and 4, Donkey Kong '94, and Game and Watch Gallery 1, 2, and 4 would be added to the library. Also, given Kirby Tilt and Tumble is going to be added later on, I hope WarioWare Twisted and Yoshi TopsyTurvy gets included as well.

[@RogersBase]

Pokemon TCG on GBC and Golden Sun on GBA is all I needed to hear!! SO COOL!

[@hollyswoods]

Love that Golden Sun is coming, although a stand alone re-release would have been great but still fantastic.

[@jonathansullivan4735]

I love how their bringing superstar saga into the expansion though I still wish they would make more Mario & Luigi games.

[@mr.quackster]

same

[@genzsavedamerica2234]

The developers shut down 😢😢😔😔🥺🥺

[@JamJuice101]

Too bad alpha dream is dead, if the remake of bowser’s inside story were to release on the switch instead of the 3DS they would’ve still been a company.

[@goonking420]

@@JamJuice101 it would've been cool if all of them were on the switch

[@jumentoqueanima]

Alphadream sadly went bankrupt. They have to find a good company to make more Mario and Luigi.

[@littlemeow124]

Sucks that you have to have the expansion pack to play gba games and it's weird not seeing a mainline pokemon game on there (unless Nintendo plans on talking about them in the pokemon presents later this month). Other than that, it's great these games are finally coming to switch online and I wonder if GameCube is next for September's direct

[@warrenwymore6631]

I agree with everything you just said!

[@josteau9849]

Considering they brought older titles to the 3ds and now there is official gba emulation, I think there is a solid chance they can discuss it on Pokémon day. We’ll see though

[@TheAbsol7448]

I'd be pissed if the mainline games are there if they can't be bought and owned like you could on the 3DS.

[@X3nophiliac]

they really need to add pokemon games on there, the trading card game isnt enough

[@tailfire666]

@@FlyGli1 You think they can't figure out trading but they can somehow figure out online Tetris?

[@AlphN008]

Golden Sun finally getting some love.

[@guujigaming]

Zelda the minish cap is honestly one of the best games I’ve ever played on my GBA. I had the golden Zelda edition GBA SP and I played that game so much! I would love it if you started making the original GBA or GBA SP’s again with better screen and headphone output. I’d buy it instantly. I’d buy the cartridge games too. Experiencing that era of games with an updated GBA would be so amazing!

[@jordenhenderson4691]

If you seen some of the modded and updated game boy advances out there it would blow your mind

[@michaelp4122]

I'm just glad that Golden Sun and Fire Emblem are coming. Golden Sun is probably the best handheld JRPG (Pre-Xenoblade)

[@pyroflare7774]

And guess what? Minish cap was on the 3DS...FOR FREE WITHOUT A CORRUPTED SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE

[@pyroflare7774]

@Wario I'm laughing ad I already have it on gba and 3ds :^)

[@michaelp4122]

@@pyroflare7774 When did this happen? Can I still get it on my 3DS?

[@ElectroBlastLuigi]

I'm so happy GameBoy Advance games are finally back! Even better, Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga and Mario Kart returns! Now us pokemon fans got to wait for Pokemon Day to see if classic GB and GBA Pokemon games make a comeback too.

[@knuclear200x]

Yeah the Switch has nothing

[@ElectroBlastLuigi]

@@knuclear200x 😐

[@ElectroBlastLuigi]

@@knuclear200x Just checked the comment section and you're just spamming this same message to everybody. Oh well... you do you.

[@The_Exorcist]

SUPERSTAR SAGA THIS IS A SIGN

[@snivyboy168]

@@The_Exorcist NINTENDO REMEMBERS THE SERIES EVERYTHING IVE EVER WANTED

[@Pumpkinbyte]

1:21 Stephen would be proud

[@gkstelarbeo4135]

Golden Sun, Mario & Lugi, and the minish cap are my childhood . Time to replay them

[@WispyBlueBricksGPX]

Best Games For Life!!

[@noahsabadish3812]

cant wait to play golden sun for the first time

[@Accaiton]

I'm really hoping mother 3 will eventually be added to the list of GBA games. Even though it's extremely unlikely. The moment mother 3 is announced, I'll buy the expansion pass.

[@andyholstein237]

It really is baffling how many people have wanted Mother 3 for years, but Nintendo doesn't want their money.

[@thechosenone93]

What I have learnt is that if you believe in something enough eventually it happens

[@OCV102]

Have they ever released it outside of Japan? IIRC no so they'd need to translate it

[@bluebaron6811]

@@OCV102 they released Puyo Puyo and Psycho Dream on the emulators, so I don't think that would be a problem. Even if it is just raw, untranslated game play, it's still the game.

[@X2011racer]

@@bluebaron6811 Those two games have very little text to work with and are not text dependent, so anyone can get into them easily. Mother 3 has a lot of text, so a foreigner who knows no Japanese will be doing a lot of guesswork.

[@LuigiTheMetal64]

We do hope there will be bug fixes, and the GS Ball and Old Sea Chart events being implemented in Pokémon Crystal and Pokémon Emerald. The old games should be released as eShop games.

[@childrapistt666]

stupid nintendo nerd ahh playstation miles ahead

[@knuclear200x]

Yeah the Switch has nothing

[@LITTLE1994]

Definitely

[@Hermit__]

@@knuclear200x 1k comments

[@Metallitia]

@@knuclear200x 1k+ comments is wild dude 💀💀

[@owenmeier]

I cannot believe they finally got Tetris to run on the switch. What an age we live in.

[@Pixelcraftian]

Finally, my reason to buy the Expansion Pass, can't wait for more games! _(I do wonder why Super Mario Land 1 isn't in the starting roster though)_

[@NamelessDjinn]

because 2 is better kinda like how they added sonic 2 but not 1

[@UltraAryan10]

They might just not add Super Mario Land.

[@nonesuchriverinc]

@@NamelessDjinn SML1 is one of the launch titles though.

[@belazy4097]

It'll show up someday

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

@@NamelessDjinn that's opinion, not fact.

[@coryfusting9294]

One step closer to Mother 3, baby! Also, HYPED for FE7 on the GBA Online in the future!

[@auric-teslatoilet6242]

I Think it would be cool if they added FE8 & a translated FE6 to GBA online

[@DavidHutchinson0713]

@@auric-teslatoilet6242 FE6 is coming to the Japanese GBA Online, so... maybe not, sadly.

[@omegawaffles]

Bruuuuuh I really want Mother 3 to have an official release 😭🥲😢

[@knuclear200x]

Get them yourselves, weirdoes

[@irleggsandwiches]

We ain’t ever getting mother 3 bro🗿

[@CractusJohn]

My heart nearly exploded out of my chest in the hope that this means Mother 3 may actually finally be released. I KNOW I shouldn’t get my hopes up but I can’t help myself

[@jackstone7057]

Yeah it really won’t

[@MagnaLynx21]

Keep dreaming

[@CractusJohn]

It’s my favorite game of all time, and I’ve learned that I’m frustratingly stubborn about hoping for the best. I think something inside me knows it’s not happening, but I couldn’t help from freaking out internally lol

[@nicolassanchez3047]

Saaaame

[@Jessica_Schweser]

I don’t even think of that but probably still not happening

[@Alejandro333777]

1:55 this is what I was looking for

[@David-jg9ts]

The Game Boy was my first game system back in the day and I’m so excited to be able to play these games again 😊

[@knuclear200x]

Yeah, good thing we can play them right now

[@YeTism]

emulation exists

[@snowkitty1914]

@@YeTism emulation is confusing

[@xjood805]

@@YeTism who actually cares

[@briggs7077]

This is the first time we've had ANY M&L content since 2018, I'm so hopping that there is more to come

[@WERV2003]

2019*

[@briggs7077]

@@WERV2003 technically BiS DX released in 2018 in japan but 2019 in the US, Europe, and Australia so we’re both kind of right

[@richardgaming8814]

Ports? Probably. New games? Nope. Alphadream filed for bankrupcy like a year ago.

[@therealpixelm]

@@richardgaming8814 Maybe Nintendo's going to change the M&L series developer, like Mario Party.

[@MatthewHancock88]

It's because Alphadream went bankrupt.

[@LadyLunaNini88]

Bringing the Gameboy and Gameboy Advanced games to the Switch online was the best announcement of the day for me. Bar none. Literally shredded tears here. I can play The Minish Cap for the umpteenth time.

[@zappyxp1575]

Such a great game!

[@knuclear200x]

This is why the Switch has nothing

[@cubiertok5884]

Minish Cap is such an underrated Zelda game, is in my top 3 of all time, hopefully with this more people play it and realizes how good it is

[@MrMariosonicman]

the best part is we get to make use of the link ability to share shards. thats gonna be very interesting. (at least I think minish cap had link functionality)

[@FromTheSky0]

Oh man I want the main pokemon titles to be released so bad! I hope they come out soon

[@BlitznFritz]

First thing I thought of when I saw this.

[@mmurraym_jounreys]

Probably in the future, they might

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

They're adding the TCG game, so it's in the realm of possibilities

[@AliA]

Peak gaming as a kid - Can’t wait to replay these classics! 😍

[@Zachmand3r]

First

[@notquitesquare]

cant wait either!

[@Zachmand3r]

Hey Alia surprised to see you here!

[@dragonslayer7724]

Completely agree. I just hope that the portable Mega Man games come back, I loved playing 3 as a kid.

[@DoctorDoom4Ever]

This is truly a Fortnite moment

[@Firehot4321]

I shed tears of joy when I saw Kirby and the Amazing Mirror on here. I remember suffering trying to set up the overly complicated emulator to play with friends online

[@Aegolos]

I'm really hyped to see some classic Pokemon titles return! This really made my day!

[@nintendohub64]

Yeah hopefully they announce em at Pokémon day

[@WalnutAnimations]

@@nintendohub64 they most likely will

[@walkintobrickwallsfordays8756]

Pokemon games aint gonna be rereleased ever agian

[@mikevasquez1769]

Pokemon fire red and green will be an absolute win

[@acmiguens]

Inasmuch as I'd love the main series to be a part of the service, if they do appear on the Switch, I believe they be released as standalone games to be purchased. They were constantly the top selling title in the 3DS VC, so that way would make them more money (and Pokemon Bank compatible). Sadly, money usually wins. But $10 or $12 to play LeafGreen on the go and transfer my Pokémon to Violet? I'd pay for it in a heart beat

[@jacobsworld116]

Imagine a Gameboy classic edition? That would be so cool if their where to be a gameboy classic editon

[@michaelkrynski7793]

I am loving this expansion pass! If only they made it cheaper :)

[@MungkaeX]

Split a Family Plan with a couple friends.

[@Exaltedzz]

@@MungkaeX that’s what I wanna do. You have discord dude maybe we can do it?

[@Vandalle.]

It's not exactly expensive

[@Exaltedzz]

@@Vandalle. not everyone can afford it which I understand

[@Megamon0001]

I hope they eventually make it $30 for the very base expansion pack option

[@Marcopolo9]

Looks like I have a reason to finally give in and buy that expansion, gives me hope that Pokémon Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald can get ported. Maybe they’re saving it for Pokémon day?

[@P1glinFury]

ok but imagine if those 3 games were ported AND it was compatable with Pokemon HOME... now Nintendo... wouldn't THAT be generous

[@jc_thatone_]

they would need to port pokemon crystal so we can legitmally get celebi

[@godlikegaming6268]

@@jc_thatone_ yep the only way you can get it right now is on the 3DS store if you want to actually legit hunt or capture Celebi

[@atommidas200]

Don’t forget about firered and leafgreen

[@P1glinFury]

@@atommidas200 The only thing that I want left for this thing to be complete is the GameCube -Ofc its not for the Master Hand glitch why would you think that?-

[@markmorabito1643]

Yes! This is such great news! I had a feeling this would happen, and I'm so happy! Thank you Nintendo! I wonder if they will release new Game Boy themed controllers like they did for NES, SNES, N64, and Genesis. Maybe they'll even add a Super Gameboy mode.

[@keijijohnson9754]

Yeah it’s great until you realize they’re announcing this as they’re closing down the shows that allowed you to OWN these games instead of having to play them through a subscription service.😒

[@markmorabito1643]

@@keijijohnson9754 True. I never had a Wii, Wii U, or 3DS, so I never got to experience the Virtual Console. I went straight from GameCube to Switch. I wish they could keep both VC and Switch Online available at the same time. Personally, I'd rather pay less than $5 a month to play hundreds of games rather than pay $5 for each one, unless there was only a small handful of games I want to play.

[@sonicgalaxy27]

Just what I been waiting for. Now I can finally play one of my favorite Gameboy advance games again. I love the Gameboy advance era. 🙂

[@MrStickMN]

Seeing Mario and Luigi return in the Switch makes me heart warm. My childhood games are finally being added to the switch. That’s our Nintendo!

[@henrysmalley529]

Absolutely cannot wait when they add Oracle of Seasons and Ages. Playing those on my TV would be an incredible experience.

[@ChristianLindsey]

I can't wait!

[@Naminski1a]

@@ChristianLindsey It's like Super Game Boy on Super Nintendo and Game Boy Player on Nintendo GameCube.

[@spencergallucci5309]

Same, I have Oracle of Ages for GBC and played it as a kid but never played Seasons. I am super exited to get to play both!!

[@msu15]

Oh my gosh Super Star saga!!! I absolutely loved that game as a kid but unfortunately lost it a long time ago. I am so happy!

[@GlitchxCity]

All we need now are Pokémon Games for NSO

[@ThePmso]

We already got! Pokemon TCG for Gameboy Color! (But I understand what you was saying. I think they hidden that because they will release them inside/with Pokemon Stadium)

[@JDLong006]

@@ThePmso or on Pokemon Day (the 27th)

[@pinaseraphina]

An entire year passed and we still miss key titles like - Wario Land 4 - Metroid Zero Mission - Kirby Nightmare in Dreamland - A Link to the Past + Four Swords (pls let people play this amazing game again!!!) Also special mention goes out to these titles: - Wario Ware Twisted (Tilt'n'Tumble worked and this on did NOT release in Europe) - F-ZERO Climax (The Best GBA F-ZERO Game and it never released outside of Japan) I know the Retro Titles are not the main focus of the Company! But it just hurts to know that the WiiU Library had so many more games Why can't you just port them over? There are no Licencing Fees! Why do we have to wait so long?! Why do we get all the Mario Advance Games who are just like the Allstars Version of the Games with more Content when FULL ON Remakes or entirely new Sidegames exist I know that probably every decicion come from Nintendo Japan But I won't get this company.... I own most of the above mentioned games.... some even multiple copies of!!! But I can't play them with my friend via the Internet because they live all over the country! And won't get me started on all the people who can't afford second hand copies and consoles..... All I want to say is.... I am just sad : (

[@carloslovestoswim]

Yeah as well as WarioWare Twisted, F Zero Maximum Velocity, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team

[@keijijohnson9754]

There's just SO MUCH more that this service had yet to include that it continues to make the closure of the Wii U and 3DS eshops that much more aggravating and then some.

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

2:00 OH GOD THE NOSTALGIA!

[@MagicIce709]

Let our childhood games begin!

[@David13579]

I really hope they add the Gen 1 and 2 Pokémon games to this I’ve always wanted to play Yellow, Red, Blue and Green, Gold, Silver and Crystal, plus Fire Red and Leaf Green and Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. Only ever really played from gen 4 and up, so I’d love to be able to play the older games

[@adamharb9233]

Same!

[@thebigdog5416]

Your life will be changed my student

[@David13579]

@@thebigdog5416 I look forward to learning, Sensei Just need Nintendo to do me a solid

[@EldrichPotatoGod]

If they add pokemon games here I will also finally be able to play the older releases without jumping through so many hoops.

[@sillyninja65]

Nintendo need to add literally EVERY game boy game in order to justify closing down pirate sites

[@ElGordoBandito]

I really hope Wario Land 4 makes it to the Switch. That’s one of my favorite games ever.

[@empgkrazer_5124]

Same i love wario land games

[@sirTyperys]

that would make the extra 30€ actually worth it.

[@belazy4097]

I hope so too, it should come someday

[@empgkrazer_5124]

@belazy4097 they focus on wario land games on the switch now thats a game product i would definitely put some cash flow down

[@willfultrain6779]

Aw man I hope so to I don't have my original copy but I do have it on my dsi (thanks homebrew)

[@pinglefaz]

This is freaking awesome! I cannot wait for this to happen! Also I really miss Golden Sun

[@knuclear200x]

Play it now then

[@darklotus_7]

Random statement

[@nintendohub64]

@@knuclear200x can’t yet it comes out soon tho

[@LaNoir.]

Man imagine them bringing a 3rd followup title t̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶o̶t̶h̶e̶r̶ ̶a̶b̶o̶m̶i̶n̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶n̶e̶v̶e̶r̶ ̶h̶a̶p̶p̶e̶n̶e̶d̶

[@Purpylon]

Seeing as Golden Sun will be added, i really hope it has a built in file transfer feature with The Lost Age.

[@luminozero]

3:20 FINALLY Nintendo remembers that Golden Sun exists and was one of their best selling GBA titles.

[@TGtornadoe]

Ya know that feeling when you get exactly what you want? I got that right now!

[@JosephWesley153]

Im trying but it wont appear on the eshop, I will try to close and open it again

[@idkwhattohaveasausername5828]

no because Pokémon generation 2 and 3 aren't available

[@cshothead5173]

This might be the first time I consider expansion pass, because metroid fusion in the future won me over

[@Mrcleanfrfr]

@@idkwhattohaveasausername5828 Fr, Pokemon day is next

[@alexp.4902]

This is hitting really hard in the nostalgia

[@Turquoise32764]

YEEES! I CAN FINALLY PLAY A MARIO & LUIGI GAME

[@thewackerly]

You are in for a treat. Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga is hands down one of the best GBA titles there is.

[@riskyworks]

@@thewackerly A shame I don't have the Expansion Pass. I might just give in and buy it at this rate. But I am glad that we are getting Game Boy games too

[@majimalover1]

@@riskyworks unless you want the MK8, ACNH and Splatoon dlcs its not really worth it. Honestly you are better off using an emulator. Im glad they are adding more stuff to the expansion pack, but I still cannot justify the price for it.

[@jolle1067]

Wow Super Mario Land 2 was one of the very first games I played. What a nostalgia trip.

[@kokomanation]

All these games are real classics !!!

[@nintendork57youtubeedition92]

3:18 Kirby and the Amazing Mirror is shown here, meaning that we might get online play for it!

[@IamTeddy100]

I’m literally only here for Superstar Saga’s. That will always have a special place in my heart. I was watching and hoping it would be added to the list. It’s so crazy. Last week I was reading about it cause I caught wind of it being ported on the Switch but people wrote it was never gonna happen or a remake would never happen, etc! And now look! I purchased the Retroid Pocket 2, about two years ago (it is a portable emulator.) and I downloaded the game on there but when I would make certain movements off screen, it would crash. I suffered through it by saving the game with the emulator short cuts EVERY second I made in that game and I got really far, until the crash finally got me to a point when I tried to load the game every time I would get a black screen. I was so sad and gave up on it. But now I can finally complete the game. I have unfinished business with it!! ❤

[@itaulico9063]

I encourage everyone to give Kuru Kuru Kururin a shot. It' ridiculously fun and challenging in a way that for some reason reminds me of Monkey Ball. The soundtrack is absolutely iconic as well. I understand this has never launched in the US so you should definitely give it a chance!

[@SongsOfDragons]

I love the music for the last levels - Ghost Castle iirc?

[@itaulico9063]

@@SongsOfDragons Yeah, something like that. I think the music for the first three worlds after the tutorial are my favorite ever GBA tracks

[@viewtifuljon8105]

It was one of my first GBA games. Pretty nice game so definitely worth a play.

[@slyceth]

It's a rip off of Roundabout

[@eliabarone]

Somebody bought me Kuru Kuru Kururin when I was a child. I have to say that I didn't like at first but some time later I gave it another try and... I loved it. One of the most surprising game of my childhood.

[@itsbasix3192]

Yoshi's Island would be a good one to bring back, so much nostalgia for that one

[@Eli3278]

It’s already on switch online snes

[@Jose0421]

@@Eli3278 he’s talking about the gba version..

[@jameswallace3439]

2:36 Hey look it's the forgotten SSBB Assist Trophy.

[@ElephantMariotheRHDNhater3293]

You do not know how amazed I am with these editions. Thank you Nintendo!

[@zkhan004]

Love to see GB and GBA games on the Switch. I hope one day we get to see Gamecube, WII and DS games as well

[@devinobrien9743]

Yes! I’d love to see GameCube and Wii games added to Switch Online as well.

[@carloslovestoswim]

I hope to see GameCube, Wii, and Nintendo DS games too as well as Sega Dreamcast games

[@kingofthefobbys3894]

As a Mother 3 enthusiast I must inform you that we may never rest until we finally receive our beloved.

[@monkeygameplay5455]

You can play it on an emulator (modded with english) on your phone but you want nintendo to acknowledge it because otherwise youwill never get mother 4 ?

[@bluefenix1457]

@@monkeygameplay5455 99.9% of people that want Mother 3 don't want Mother 4, Mother 3 is the ending of the trilogy. We want it on the switch because it's an amazing game that should be acknowledged, so that more people that don't know about it get to play it. Also, playing it with delay on your phones small screen is much more different than playing it on your TV.

[@monkeygameplay5455]

@@bluefenix1457 i agree with first your point the game should be acknowledged but there are 0 problems with the emulators and you can play it on tv easily if you plug your phone into hdmi to usb c or you can play it on pc then plug the hdmi on your tv anyways i hope they bring it back to life i mean fans i just asking for it to be on snes online not even a port.

[@deal151]

The era of Nintendo Switch is a nostalgia rush.

[@knuclear200x]

Yeah the Switch has nothing

[@KingJadInfiniteHope]

@@knuclear200x OK.

[@ludexia5338]

An extremely slow nostalgia rush.

[@lerp5555]

@@knuclear200x you have nothing.

[@TheAbsol7448]

The Switch is 6 years old now. These should've been available _YEARS_ ago and it's stupid that you can't actually buy and own these games.

[@kidgagorolo820]

This is the perfect moment for mother 3 to be released

[@MarioKartSuperCircuit]

To also mention : Both the American and Japanese version of the trailer didn't show Mother 3 at all, it's possible if it were to happen it would release at the same time in it's own announcement

[@alfonsoperezthreezerosix]

I hope this means Mother 3 will be available for Nintendo Switch Online

[@spaghettiwarrior1573]

If I'm honest, its probably never gonna happen. It would be cool tho

[@darkstorm2579]

Doubt it. If they didn't release FE4 Genealogy of the Holy War on the virtual Super Nintendo in the West, then they won't do the same for Mother 3.

[@spritz19]

I hope this is a step in the right direction to getting Golden Sun 4 or a remaster on Switch

[@TheInfiniteNine]

Thank you, Nintendo. As an adult, this is what I've been waiting for since I used to play these as a kid.

[@kumi_the_shark]

The fact mother 3 might come to this service is making me hyped

[@knuclear200x]

Get it yourself, weirdo

[@christopherobrien3007]

THINKING THE SAME THING!

[@nincentral]

Finally more people will get to play the masterpiece that is superstar saga

[@tonyrivera8996]

I suppose the switch's limit is gba and n64 games for emulation, nds games perhaps too. I imagine that for switch 2 they'll space out the additions and more powerful hardware could allow for Gamecube, nds and 3ds, maybe even wii, making nintendo switch online a library of sorts.

[@tempgamefreakgaming]

God, that GameBoy Advance startup hits hard

[@sonicgalaxy27]

Don't we all glad that we got a GameBoy Advance online? Now we can finally revisit the Gameboy advance era again for old time sakes. 🙂

[@knuclear200x]

*NOPE*

[@valkrian0974]

Took en long enough. Now let's add those GameCube games and finally make the Expansion Pak worth something to invest in.

[@90sNath]

@@valkrian0974 can't. Hardware can't handle it.

[@valkrian0974]

@90sNath Sad and true in some ways. The Super Mario Sunshine and Galaxy temp drop is proof of concept that first party Nintendo GameCube titles can port outside of a remaster. Other titles from the GameCube library have no such guarantees.

[@mblund8711]

As soon as I seen GBA games I kept saying "Please give us Golden Sun, please give us GOLDEN SUN!" And sure enough. It was right there at the very end!

[@justyngreniger993]

Will definitely be getting the expansion pass for the golden sun games and Pokemon TCG I personally think Nintendo could make more selling the games individually hoping they do that with any old pokemon games they bring out like on the virtual console even if it is $10-$20 a pop

[@biancaarmstrong5097]

This is fantastic! Bringing back Game Boy and Game Boy Advance brings so much happy memories from my childhood. I'm hoping in future updates for the Gameboy they bring the Pokemon games especially Pokemon Crystal and for the Gameboy Advance I hope they bring back Castlevania Aria of Sorrow

[@Naminski1a]

Now you're playing with portable power!

[@vegasmarc7252]

Aria of Sorrow is on the Castlevania Advance Collection.

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

Crystal was on the 3ds, so they might not bring it back again

[@sonicgalaxy27]

Don't we all glad that we got a GameBoy Advance online? Now we can finally revisit the Gameboy advance era again for old time sakes. 🙂

[@vegasmarc7252]

@@thelegacyofgaming2928 Crystal was a GBA game originally.

[@brendanlafferty9814]

I just wish we could buy individual titles on this lineup and what comes to it in the future 😭

[@Silent_Mochi]

Still have my original Minish Cap cartridge from years ago when I first played it as a youngling!! Now getting to play it again on switch after a few years of crossing my fingers Was an absolute dream come true

[@kenpachi2607]

Metroid fusion and Golden sun!! I AM SCREAMING 😱