All articles tagged with #virtual console
Hamster unveils Console Archives for Switch 2, debuting with Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II (with Doraemon and Sonic Wings Special to follow) and reveals Rave Racer joining Arcade Archives on February 26, 2026—positioning it as 2026’s closest analogue to a Virtual Console, with the option to buy titles outright rather than subscribing.
Nintendo has filed a new trademark for 'Virtual Console,' but this likely doesn't indicate an imminent return of the service, as it appears to be a protective measure rather than a sign of new content, especially given Nintendo's focus on Switch Online.
Nintendo unexpectedly released the Japan-only SNES game Mario & Wario on the Virtual Console for Switch, a point-and-click puzzle game now playable via USB mouse or Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers, alongside other classic titles like Bubsy and Fatal Fury Special, available to Nintendo Switch Online members.
The Virtual Boy sold 496,000 units in the US, with popular titles like Wario Land, Red Alarm, and Teleroboxer. Nintendo is bringing Virtual Boy games to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in 2026, requiring a Virtual Boy accessory to play.
The reviewer reflects on their experience playing the original Harvest Moon game and how it reinvigorated their love for the farming simulation genre. They praise the game's mechanics and nostalgic simplicity but criticize its lack of long-term goals and tediousness in the later stages. The strict time limit and performance issues also detract from the overall experience. While Harvest Moon is worth playing for fans of farming games, the reviewer suggests quitting once the initial excitement wears off.
As the 3DS and Wii U eShops prepare to shut down on March 27th, the Virtual Console Pokemon Game Boy games continue to dominate the 3DS eShop charts in North America. Pokemon Crystal remains in the top spot, followed by Pokemon Red and Pokemon Yellow. Capcom's Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy has climbed to the fourth spot, while Shovel Knight has also moved up the ranks.
As the 3DS and Wii U eShop service closure approaches, the Pokémon Virtual Console games continue to dominate the charts, with Pokémon Crystal in the lead, followed by Pokémon Red, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Blue. Other popular games include Phoenix Wright, Monster Hunter, and Capcom sales. Pokémon Bank application should be downloaded before March 27, 2023, to be able to download it in the future.