Will Switch Add Gameboy Emulator?

The Nintendo Switch will indeed add a Game Boy emulator, allowing users to play classic Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games on their Switch console, but only with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. This feature is part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, which offers access to a library of NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and SEGA Genesis games.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. Can I get Game Boy emulator on Switch?: Yes, you can get the Game Boy emulator on Switch, but you need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to play Game Boy Advance games.
2. Will Nintendo add Gameboy games to Switch?: Game Boy games are already available on Switch for Nintendo Switch Online members, while Game Boy Advance games require the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription.
3. Are Game Boy games on switch online?: Yes, Game Boy games are available on Switch Online, with nine games included in the standard subscription tier and additional Game Boy Advance games available with the Expansion Pack.

Emulation and Legality

4. Are Game Boy emulators illegal?: Emulators themselves are legal, but sharing copyrighted ROMs online is illegal, and there’s no clear legal precedent for ripping and downloading ROMs for games you own.
5. Can Nintendo sue you for using an emulator?: Nintendo can’t sue you solely for using an emulator, as emulation is not inherently illegal, but they can take action against piracy and copyright infringement.
6. Why is Nintendo against emulation?: Nintendo is against emulation because it can lead to piracy and harm game development and innovation.

Game Availability and Quality

7. What games are coming to Game Boy on Switch?: Several Game Boy games are available on Switch, including Tetris, Super Mario Land 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX.
8. How many Game Boy games are on the Switch?: There are nine Game Boy games available with the standard Nintendo Switch Online subscription and six additional Game Boy Advance games with the Expansion Pack.
9. Can you play Gameboy games on Switch offline?: Yes, you can play Game Boy games offline, but you need to verify your Nintendo Switch Online membership every seven days by connecting online.

Console and Membership

10. Can you play retro games on Switch?: Yes, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can play retro games from NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and SEGA Genesis.
11. Can you play non Nintendo games on Switch?: Yes, the Switch has a wide range of third-party titles available, including some of the best games on any platform.
12. How do I make my Switch the primary console?: You can set your Switch as the primary console by accessing the Nintendo eShop with your Nintendo Account and verifying the setting in your account information.

History and Discontinuation

13. What was the last Nintendo Game Boy?: The Game Boy Micro, released in 2005, was the last Game Boy console produced by Nintendo.
14. Why did Nintendo drop Game Boy?: Nintendo dropped the Game Boy brand to branch out and appeal to a wider audience, moving on to the Nintendo DS and Wii consoles.
15. Is Golden Sun on switch online?: Yes, Golden Sun is available on Switch Online as part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, offering a classic Game Boy Advance experience.