Pokemon Stadium is now available on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack – That’s Gaming

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Pokemon Stadium, the turn-based strategy spin-off of the Pokemon series, is now available on the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo 64 title is playable for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.

Released in 2000 and developed by HAL Laboratory instead of Game Freak, Pokemon Stadium was an exception among Pokemon titles at the time. It is entirely in 3D and features 151 Pokemon from the first generation of Game Boy titles. In addition to trading and fighting (with online support), there are 3v3 battles against a range of opponents thanks to stage cups.

Those looking for a serious challenge can also challenge the Kanto gym leaders and Elite Four. There are also nine mini-games, including a Simon Says-style game with Clefairy and Thundering Dynamo with Pikachu and Voltorb, along with a Hall of Fame. It is unknown if the emulation of Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow has been ported to the Nintendo Switch version.