Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen sell over 4 million copies

Nintendo has reported that the re-releases of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen achieved combined global sales exceeding 4 million units in their first six weeks on sale. The original Game Boy Advance versions sold 12 million copies in total. The news comes amid some launch controversy over pricing and added features.

Nintendo's financial report details the strong performance of the Game Boy Advance re-releases. Priced at £16.99 or $19.99 each and released outside the Nintendo Switch Online library, the ports measure just 33.4 megabytes in size. They reached over 4 million combined sales across all regions within six weeks of launch, equating to roughly one third of the originals' lifetime total.

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Nintendo Switch displaying Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen re-release for Pokémon's 30th anniversary, with celebratory graphics and pricing details.
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Nintendo re-releases Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch for 30th anniversary

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Nintendo has announced the re-release of the Game Boy Advance remakes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Nintendo Switch to mark the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon series. The games will become available following a Pokémon Presents stream on February 27, 2026. They are priced at $20 each as standalone purchases, separate from the Switch Online service.

The Switch ports of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, remakes of the original Pokémon games, are set to launch on February 27 at $20 each and are already leading the eShop charts. While praised as definitive editions with quality-of-life improvements, the price has sparked debate among fans. Nintendo has also removed mentions of Pokémon Home compatibility from the listings.

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Leakers suggest that Nintendo will release the Game Boy Advance remakes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Unlike other classics, these games will be available as paid downloads in the Nintendo eShop, without requiring a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. The titles are anticipated to include connectivity with Pokémon HOME for transferring Pokémon to newer games.

Just days after its March 5, 2026, launch on Nintendo Switch 2, physical copies of life sim Pokémon Pokopia have sold out at major retailers. Blending Animal Crossing and Minecraft-style building in a post-cataclysm Pokémon world, the game has surged in popularity, driving resale prices to $80 on Amazon.

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The March 5, 2026, release of Pokémon Pokopia—a Minecraft-like RPG for Nintendo Switch 2—has ignited a sharp recovery in Nintendo's shares, with a 9% intraday rise on March 11 amid sell-outs worldwide, a Metacritic score of 89, and praise as a system seller following earlier console sales concerns.

The Pokémon Company marked the franchise's 30th anniversary with a livestream on February 27, 2026, announcing updates across multiple games and revealing Pokémon Winds and Waves as the next mainline titles. The showcase covered events, merchandise, and new content for titles including Pokémon Go, Masters EX, and Trading Card Game Pocket. Highlights included new starters and a 2027 release for the Generation 10 games on Switch 2.

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The Pokémon Company marked the franchise's 30th anniversary with a special Pokémon Presents showcase, revealing a range of game updates, events, and merchandise. Highlights include new music devices, championship details, and additions to various Pokémon titles. The announcements blend nostalgia with upcoming innovations for fans.

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