It is now possible to play a selection of Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games on the Nintendo Switch console. In fact, it is quite easy to play these classic handheld games on Nintendo’s latest system, though players will need to put some amount of money toward the endeavor. This guide is here to provide more details on that process, and it will help fans start playing Game Boy and GBA titles on theNintendo Switch.
How to Play Game Boy Games on Switch
Players that are interested in playing a selection ofGame Boy gameson Switch should begin by buying aNintendo Switch Onlinemembership. This is done by visiting theNintendo eShop, which can be accessed by clicking on the bag icon on the bottom of the home screen, and selecting theNintendo Switch Onlinetab on the left. After opening this tab, players should selectMembership Optionsand purchase any standard Individual or Family Membership.
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Once a membership has been secured, players should select theNintendo Switch Onlineicon at the bottom of the home screen, navigate to theNES, Super NES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy Advancetab on the left, and click on the Game Boy icon on the right.Nintendo fansmust then confirm their download of the Game Boy software several times, and it will appear on the home screen when the download is complete. Players are then free to open the Game Boy software and select any game that is available to start playing.
How to Play GBA Games on Switch
The steps toward playing a selection of Game Boy Advance titles on Switch are very similar to those that have just been outlined. However, there is one important difference: GBA games can only be accessed by players with aNintendo Switch Online + Expansion Packmembership. While it is very easy to buy one of these memberships, as they can also be found within the Nintendo Switch Online section of the eShop, they cost significantly more than standard memberships, and fans will need to decide if they can justify the additional expense.
It is also worth noting that players will useGBA software to access these titles, rather than the aforementioned Game Boy software. Again, this software can be downloaded from theNES, Super NES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy Advancesection of the Nintendo Switch Online application, and players can launch it from the home screen in order to start playingGame Boy Advance games.
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