An official Pokémon Times account posted unusually high-definition video footage of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire gameplay, prompting fans to speculate about Nintendo Switch ports. The video quality far exceeds typical official posts, and dataminer findings suggest the Switch emulator for FireRed/LeafGreen also supports Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald ROMs, making ports likely inevitable.
The Pokémon Company's official Japanese account posted a video featuring Mr. Briney from Generation 3 Pokémon games, sparking fan speculation that rumored Switch ports of Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald may be coming. Fans noted the video's vibrant colors and high image quality, suggesting it could be from the unreleased Switch versions, though The Pokémon Company has not officially confirmed any ports.