How to play Game Boy games on Nintendo Switch

There are many unique and exciting games on the Nintendo Switch. However, they are not the only ones that we can play. In addition to a large exclusive catalog, it also has the ability to play some past generation games such as Nintendo 64, NES, SNES and more. Today we are going to tell you how to play games for Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance from your Nintendo Switch.

Yes indeed you need a Nintendo Switch with an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription o Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Otherwise, you won’t be able to access the headers. The reason is that Nintendo reserves its emulators and older games for subscribers to its online gaming service. On the other hand, the advantage is that they offer us a whole library of titles at no extra cost.

Except, the required subscription depends on the console you want to emulate. For Game Boy and Game Boy Color, you just need to be a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber. If you want to play Game Boy Advance games, things change and you must subscribe to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

If you are already subscribed to any of the services, you can continue with this guide Learn how to play Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Advance games on Nintendo Switch.

How to download Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance games on Nintendo Switch

The process of downloading Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance games on Nintendo Switch is quite simple and straightforward. just do the following:

First step. In the Nintendo Switch main menu, look for the Nintendo Switch Online icon.

Second step. In this new menu, look for the NES, Super NES, Game Boy… option on the left sidebar of the screen. You will automatically see the various emulation options available.

Third step. Click on the option you want to download first: Game Boy, Game Boy Color, or Advance.

Fourth step. On the new screen, Nintendo will tell you a bit about the game collection and how to get started with the emulator. Click the “Free Download” button below to go to Nintendo eShop and download the emulator to your console.

Fifth step. Once downloaded, you will find the program in the main menu of your Nintendo Switch just like any other installed game. Open it and you can immediately start playing the games that Nintendo has chosen for you.

Extra step for those who want to play Game Boy Color. In the case of this console, games are bundled with a regular Game Boy emulator, so you will not find a separate program in the online store. However, to give color to your games, you need to do something very simple.

1. Sign in to the Game Boy software.
2. Now select the nut icon in the bottom left above the red sidebar.
3. In this section, choose whether you want to run games in Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, or Game Boy Color mode. The last one will give the titles a color, while the other two will keep them in the classic green color of the old screens.
4. In addition, there are additional options in the same menu that you can tweak to give your games an older or more modern look, depending on your preference.

Game Boy and Game Boy Color games

• tetris
• Super Mario Land 2 – 6 gold coins
• The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
• SEARCH FOR THE GARGOYLE
• Gallery of games and clocks 3
• Alone in the Dark: New Nightmare
• Metroid II – Return of Samus
• varioland 3
• Kirby’s dream land

Coming soon to Nintendo Switch…

• The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of the Seasons
• The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
• pokemon card game
• Kirby Tilt and Roll

gameboy advanced games

• Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3
• WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$
• Kuru Kuru Kururin
• Mario Kart Super Track
• Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
• The Legend of Zelda: Mini Hat

Coming soon to Nintendo Switch…

• Metroid Fusion
• Kirby and the Amazing Mirror
• Fire Emblem
• F-Zero Max Speed