Hideki Kamiya has commented on Nintendo’s Virtual Console, saying he wants to see the lineup of retro games become available for purchase on the Switch 2. While the likelihood of the Virtual Console returning is somewhat slim, these comments from Kamiya suggest that demand for the classic model of obtaining older Nintendo games on the Switch 2 is present.
Debuting on the Wii in 2006, the Virtual Console provided a selection of classic games from older Nintendo platforms for players to purchase. Following its initial launch, the distribution model came to the 3DS and Wii U in 2011 and 2013, respectively. While not every game could be purchased through the Virtual Console, it provided a way for Nintendo fans to buy many titles from home consoles like the NES, SNES, and N64, along with handhelds such as the Game Boy and GBA. Unfortunately, the Virtual Console was discontinued on the Wii, Wii U, and 3DS, leaving fans without a way of purchasing many of these classic titles.
Leaked documents suggest that Nintendo was planning to implement a Virtual Console system for the Nintendo Switch similar to its predecessors.
During a recent IGN interview, Hideki Kamiya revealed his...
