Pokémon Red Version
ポケットモンスター 赤・緑Game Boy · 1996 · RPG
Available with caveats
Playable on Nintendo Switch via Pokémon Red Version — remake / remaster
What is Pokémon Red Version?
The original. 151 creatures, two versions, and a trading cable — a design decision that turned a game into a playground phenomenon.
Platform by platform
Pokémon Red Version is available today through a port or remake rather than the original release. Here is where things stand platform by platform.
Is Pokémon Red Version on Switch?
Yes. Pokémon Red Version is playable on Nintendo Switch via Pokémon Red Version — remake / remaster as of July 2026.
Is Pokémon Red Version on Steam?
No Steam (PC) version has been confirmed as of July 2026. Pokémon Red Version is currently playable on Pokémon Red Version — remake / remaster.
Where it is sold
Pokémon Red Version — remake / remaster
RemakeNo release on current platforms
Not availableOther Game Boy games
Sources
Last checked: 2026-07-19. Availability follows each official storefront's own listings and can change without notice.