Pokemon account posts Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire played on unknown emulator fuelling Switch re-release hopes

Pokémon fans are left wondering if their childhood games will return to the Nintendo Switch. The official Japanese Pokémon account has posted footage of Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire, played on an unknown emulator, fuelling speculation about a potential re-release. The crisp-looking video has sparked fresh hopes among fans.

The footage, which has been shared on the official Pokémon account, shows gameplay of the classic games on a device that is not a Nintendo console. The quality of the video suggests that it may have been recorded from a high-end emulator, but the identity of the emulator remains a mystery. The news has sent fans into a frenzy, with many taking to social media to express their excitement and speculation about a potential Switch re-release.

The official Pokémon account's post has sparked a wave of speculation, but only time will tell if this is more than just a clever marketing stunt. The Switch has already seen a number of classic games re-released, including Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, so it's not entirely out of the question that Ruby & Sapphire could make a return.