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FireRed & LeafGreen Blaze to Top Switch eShop Charts
technology3 days ago

FireRed & LeafGreen Blaze to Top Switch eShop Charts

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch released Feb 27, 2026 at £16.99/$19.99 and have already topped the Switch eShop charts in the US, UK, Japan, and Australia, with FireRed in first and LeafGreen second. Nintendo confirms the ports contain the same content as the originals but add modern connectivity and Pokémon Home support; it’s a special 30th‑anniversary release with no Virtual Console revival planned. Reactions are mixed, with critics arguing about price and hoping for more classic titles in the future.

Nintendo refunds Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 upgrade after player backlash
gaming5 days ago

Nintendo refunds Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 upgrade after player backlash

Nintendo is issuing refunds for the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition upgrade after complaints that the paid visual upgrade looks worse than the original; the patch offered 4K/60fps on TV and 1080p/60fps handheld, but users report mixed results and some have successfully obtained refunds via Nintendo support and the eShop refund form.

Switch 2 eShop File Sizes Point to a Storage-Heavy Launch Library
gaming5 days ago

Switch 2 eShop File Sizes Point to a Storage-Heavy Launch Library

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop listings reveal file sizes for a mix of large and small games, with Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition at 61GB and Resident Evil Requiem at 29.3GB among others like Tales of Berseria Remastered (8.4GB) and Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen (40MB each). The roundup compiles listings from North America, Europe, and Japan to illustrate expected storage demands for Switch 2 titles, highlighting a wide range of file sizes from indie titles to AAA-era ports.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Return on Switch With Modern Touches
technology6 days ago

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Return on Switch With Modern Touches

Nintendo confirms Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are returning to the Switch eShop on February 27, 2026 as part of the Pokémon 30th anniversary. The releases reuse the original content with some modern connectivity updates and GameChat support, and preloads are live. Each title is priced at £16.99 / $19.99, with an official trailer and new screenshots showcasing how they’ll look on Switch.

Switch Preloads Begin for Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, Heads Up for Feb 27 Launch
gaming6 days ago

Switch Preloads Begin for Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, Heads Up for Feb 27 Launch

Preloads for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch are live in select regions ahead of their February 27, 2026 launch. Each title is listed at £16.99 / $19.99, retains the original content with some connectivity updates, and coincides with Pokémon Day and Pokémon Presents—Nintendo encourages players to preview the game icons on their home screens and share thoughts in the comments.

Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Debut on Nintendo Switch eShop, Japan Gets Collector Edition Tease
gaming8 days ago

Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Debut on Nintendo Switch eShop, Japan Gets Collector Edition Tease

Pokémon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version appear on the Nintendo Switch eShop for $19.99 with a February 27, 2026 release and local wireless play; Pokémon HOME support is coming later, and regional language listings vary (US: English/Spanish/French; EU: German/Italian; Japan: Japanese). A Japan-exclusive physical deluxe edition was announced, and a new trailer has been released.

Konami’s Bomberman Collection drops on Switch and Switch 2 with upcoming physical release
gaming22 days ago

Konami’s Bomberman Collection drops on Switch and Switch 2 with upcoming physical release

Konami surprise-released Super Bomberman Collection digitally on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, bundling seven titles (Bomberman 1–5 plus the NES/Famicom versions of 1 & 2), a new Boss Rush mode, and GameShare; local multiplayer is supported. A full physical release lands later in August 2026 (US Aug 25, UK Aug 28) with Switch 2 getting a deluxe cart edition (€49.99) and a collector’s edition (€69.99) for Switch versions; the Switch 2 cart will not require an initial download to play.

Final Day to Grab Switch Game Vouchers Before They’re Discontinued
gaming28 days ago

Final Day to Grab Switch Game Vouchers Before They’re Discontinued

Today is the last day to purchase Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers; purchases must be completed by 11:59 pm local time, and vouchers stay valid for one year (until Jan 30, 2027). An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to buy them. A pair costs £84 / $99.98 and saves on two full-price Switch 1 titles; vouchers cannot be used on Switch 2 exclusives, but Nintendo will add Switch 1 releases through 2026. Redeem via NSO or the eShop, and note you can hold a maximum of eight active vouchers.