PSA: You Need to Be Very Careful About What Buttons You…

Fans hopping onto the Switch versions of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen need to be careful with their button presses, with a specific combination resetting the game. The re-releases of the classic pair of Pokemon games have been a big deal for fans of the franchise, marking the first time the Kanto remakes were released outside the Game Boy Advance. Game Freak officially launched Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's Switch ports alongside the recent Pokemon Day presentation, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the beloved monster-catching franchise. Now, fans returning to the games should keep some important points in mind.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen took some big steps forward for the franchise with the games' original 2004 release. The pair marked the first time Pokemon remade an older game on a newer console, starting a trend with the next three generations eventually receiving remakes. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen also experimented with multiple new features, including a summary that plays whenever players load their save file and the shoulder buttons accessing a help menu. However, Pokemon players should avoid one specific button combination that could lead to significant lost progress.

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Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Fans Should Keep This Button Combo in Mind

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen fans playing the games on Switch should note one major button combination within the game. When playing the Switch version, pressing all four face buttons at the same time will cause the game to reset to the title screen. Accidentally resetting the game could potentially cause significant losses for players who have not saved for some time, with fans encouraged to save often to ensure their save file is preserved. The Switch's Sleep Mode also allows players to preserve their games without turning off the console, with even more progress potentially being at risk from players accidentally resetting their FireRed and LeafGreen games.

While the reset function could be a major danger to players not saving their data, the quick restart does have some clever use cases in FireRed and LeafGreen. The button combination allows players to start over quickly when taking on a challenging battle within the games, like Rivals, Gym Leaders, or Giovanni battles. The reset function also has major implications for Shiny hunting static Pokemon in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, like starter Pokemon or Legendaries. Players can now reset back to the title screen on repeated attempts to secure a Shiny Pokemon, rather than having to close the game or restart their console.

Pressing A, B, X, and Y at the same time in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen soft resets the game.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's re-releases largely stay faithful to the original games, though some new functionality is planned for the future. Game Freak confirmed during the Pokemon Day presentation that Pokemon Home support is planned for the Switch versions of the Kanto games, though it is notably not available at launch. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch also feature support for trading over local wireless connections, with online trading not available within the games. The ports' internal information could also be hinting at more big plans from The Pokemon Company.

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Pokemon fans have discovered information within the Switch versions of FireRed and LeafGreen that may suggest more ports are on the way. A recent datamine of the Switch ports suggests that the emulator used for the Pokemon games includes support for the trio of Hoenn games, potentially hinting at ports of Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. The emulator powering the FireRed and LeafGreen ports is also reportedly the same emulation software that Nintendo uses for its library of Game Boy Advance games on Nintendo Switch Online. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's Switch releases could pave the way for even more classic Pokemon games to make a triumphant return.