bdt2002
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs superfan
Following the unfortunate loss of the Nintendo eShop's functionality on the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Wii U systems, it has come to my attention that there are a few Pokémon games on both systems that, as of March 27, 2023, have not received compensation in the form of Nintendo Switch Online ports, or at least not yet. A number of these may be added to the Nintendo Switch Online service well after this thread goes live (heck, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team doesn't even need one because it got a full remake in 2020!), but for the time being, it remains to be seen when we will see a number of Pokémon games again on future Nintendo hardware. I've composed a full list of all Virtual Console Pokémon games previously featured on the Wii, 3DS, and Wii U lineups that are not currently on the Nintendo Switch in any form as of the above date, and that list consists of the following:
-Super Smash Bros. (N64), assuming this game counts
-Pokémon Trading Card Game (GBC) *Was previously announced, release date TBD*
-Pokémon Puzzle Challenge (GBC)
-Pokémon Red, Green, & Blue versions (GB, all regions)
-Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition (GBC, all regions)
-Pokémon Gold & Silver versions (GBC, all regions)
-Pokémon Crystal (GBC, all regions)
-Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire (GBA)
-PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure (Wii)
-PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond (Wii) *For some reason Bulbapedia didn't include this one on the list, but it was there*
-Pokémon Ranger (DS)
-Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (DS)
-Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (DS)
-Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky (DS) *Could get the same treatment Rescue Team did, but this remains to be seen*
As you can see, that's quite the list. The main series games and the Ranger trilogy in particular got me thinking about how long it's been since we've last visited every single region in Pokémon, including regions from spinoff titles. From this point on, I want to designate this thread as a general discussion thread regarding the information present, but would also like to make sure we don't break any posting rules about speculation or theorizing in the process. This is the first thread I've written for Orange Islands in quite some time, and I hope you're all willing to welcome me back following some recent struggles I've been having. Now, without further ado, here's the full list of when we've last been in each region, and in what games. The list will be sorted from least recent to most recent from top to bottom. Enjoy, and happy posting!
Orre: 2005 (Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness for the GameCube)
Ransei: 2012 (Pokémon Conquest for the DS)
Unova: 2012 (Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 for the DS)
Kalos: 2013 (Pokémon X & Y for the 3DS)
Hoenn: 2014 (Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire for the 3DS)
Fiore: 2016 (Pokémon Ranger for the Wii U's Virtual Console)
Almia: 2016 (Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia for the Wii U's Virtual Console)
Oblivia: 2016 (Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs for the Wii U's Virtual Console)
Alola: 2017 (Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for the 3DS)
Johto: 2018 (Pokémon Crystal for the 3DS's Virtual Console)
Kanto: 2018 (Pokémon Let's Go! Pikachu & Let's Go! Eevee for the Switch)
Galar: 2019 (Pokémon Sword & Shield for the Switch)
Lental: 2021 (New Pokémon Snap for the Switch)
Sinnoh: 2021 (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl for the Switch)
Hisui: 2022 (Pokémon Legends: Arceus for the Switch)
Paldea: 2022 (Pokémon Scarlet & Violet for the Switch)
Sources:
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Virtual_Console#Pok.C3.A9mon_games
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pokémon_XD:_Gale_of_Darkness
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Template:Spin-off_series
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Template:Core_series
-Super Smash Bros. (N64), assuming this game counts
-Pokémon Trading Card Game (GBC) *Was previously announced, release date TBD*
-Pokémon Puzzle Challenge (GBC)
-Pokémon Red, Green, & Blue versions (GB, all regions)
-Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition (GBC, all regions)
-Pokémon Gold & Silver versions (GBC, all regions)
-Pokémon Crystal (GBC, all regions)
-Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire (GBA)
-PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure (Wii)
-PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond (Wii) *For some reason Bulbapedia didn't include this one on the list, but it was there*
-Pokémon Ranger (DS)
-Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (DS)
-Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (DS)
-Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky (DS) *Could get the same treatment Rescue Team did, but this remains to be seen*
As you can see, that's quite the list. The main series games and the Ranger trilogy in particular got me thinking about how long it's been since we've last visited every single region in Pokémon, including regions from spinoff titles. From this point on, I want to designate this thread as a general discussion thread regarding the information present, but would also like to make sure we don't break any posting rules about speculation or theorizing in the process. This is the first thread I've written for Orange Islands in quite some time, and I hope you're all willing to welcome me back following some recent struggles I've been having. Now, without further ado, here's the full list of when we've last been in each region, and in what games. The list will be sorted from least recent to most recent from top to bottom. Enjoy, and happy posting!
Orre: 2005 (Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness for the GameCube)
Ransei: 2012 (Pokémon Conquest for the DS)
Unova: 2012 (Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 for the DS)
Kalos: 2013 (Pokémon X & Y for the 3DS)
Hoenn: 2014 (Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire for the 3DS)
Fiore: 2016 (Pokémon Ranger for the Wii U's Virtual Console)
Almia: 2016 (Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia for the Wii U's Virtual Console)
Oblivia: 2016 (Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs for the Wii U's Virtual Console)
Alola: 2017 (Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for the 3DS)
Johto: 2018 (Pokémon Crystal for the 3DS's Virtual Console)
Kanto: 2018 (Pokémon Let's Go! Pikachu & Let's Go! Eevee for the Switch)
Galar: 2019 (Pokémon Sword & Shield for the Switch)
Lental: 2021 (New Pokémon Snap for the Switch)
Sinnoh: 2021 (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl for the Switch)
Hisui: 2022 (Pokémon Legends: Arceus for the Switch)
Paldea: 2022 (Pokémon Scarlet & Violet for the Switch)
Sources:
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Virtual_Console#Pok.C3.A9mon_games
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pokémon_XD:_Gale_of_Darkness
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Template:Spin-off_series
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Template:Core_series
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