The Nintendo Game Boy family will soon have a new home on the Switch Online service, and a series of leaks confirms this ahead of the official announcement. According to an insider known as Trash_Bandatcoot, there were a total of four files leaked onto 4chan, consisting of 2 NSP’s with a 7z archive that has loose NCA’s, which is essentially the Nintendo-developed Game Boy Advance emulator. Read more for a video and additional information.
Just in case the code names are confusing, “Hiyoko” is the Game Boy emulator, while “Sloop” emulates Game Boy Advance, both of which are developed by the Nintendo European Research & Development (NERD), a team specializing in emulators for Switch Online. Unfortunately, there’s no way to know if these are going to be a part of the basic Switch Online subscription or the premium Expansion Pak. Some possible titles include Super Mario Advance 4, Golden Sun and Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire. Even if it does cost a premium for these additional titles, the Switch has been the best-selling console for 2-years running, so there will definitely be an audience.
- The console is also decorated with images of recognizable characters: Tom Nook and Nooklings Timmy and Tommy
- Includes a Switch console, Switch dock, Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R), and two Joy-Con strap accessories
- Game not included
And here's some screenshots of it actually working if anyone is curious lol. pic.twitter.com/RcAULaFX07
— Trash_Bandatcoot (@trashbandatcoot) April 18, 2022
