Pokémon Stadium is coming to Nintendo Switch Online next week but without arguably its biggest feature: the ability to transfer Pokémon from Game Boy titles Red, Blue, and Yellow.
Snuck into its reveal trailer (in tiny font for no more than five seconds) was the statement: “Please note you cannot transfer Pokémon from Game Boy titles in this version.” This means players will have to rent Pokémon instead, leading to what’s generally considered a less enjoyable experience.
“The first video game I’ve ever played,” said Zodyrus on Twitter. “One huge issue though. The question is will this be compatible with… anything? Cause you really cant get full enjoyment out of this game without using the Game Boy games alongside it.”
Other Pokémon Stadium fans are still optimistic though. “The lack of transfers is a massive shame but I feel like there’s still a bunch of stuff to tinker around and have fun with regardless,” said another user FizzaClips.
While fans didn’t expect their Nintendo Switch consoles to connect directly with a Game Boy, the issue has once again sparked debates around the lack of classic Pokémon games on modern consoles.
Following the 3DS eShop being shut down last week, the most recent console where players can enjoy the original Pokémon Game Boy games is 2001’s Game Boy Advance, and this is despite Nintendo releasing a collection of Game Boy games on Nintendo Switch Online in February.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer and acting UK news editor. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.
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