Nintendo Switch Online's GBA Emulator is Only a Matter of Time
Despite a somewhat mixed reception at launch, Nintendo Switch Online has given players the opportunity to experience some of the company's best offerings from decades past. From NSO's stellar slate of NES titles to the recent addition of Nintendo 64 games, the service has been a dream for many players. Yet, despite all the available titles for a monthly subscription fee, Nintendo's rich history means there are always going to be obvious omissions, especially in relation to the company's strong grip on the handheld market.
The Game Boy Advance (GBA) is currently the tenth-highest selling system of all time, and with over 80 million units sold, there are many people who likely have one hidden away somewhere. However, having released 21 years ago, it's becoming increasingly harder to invest in its ecosystem. GBA games should come to newer hardware, and with rumors circulating that a handful of titles could be coming to Nintendo Switch Online soon, it would be a long time coming.
Why Fans Think Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Will Launch Alongside Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch is five years old. It's a system that still offers much, and its gimmick has yet to wear off, but as Sony and Microsoft's new generation of consoles find a place in homes everywhere, it's becoming more obvious that the Switch hardware can't keep up. The system is closer to its replacement than launch, and as the demand for retro titles continues, there's less time for the company to oblige. Bringing some of the Game Boy Advance's best games to the system is becoming more of a pressing matter by the day.
The Wii U's failings compared to the Switch ensured that its life was cut short, and in correcting its mistakes, the Switch has surely extended its relevance
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