Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Switch) download & install size
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Switch) needs roughly ~40 MB, and the exact size varies by platform (see the table below).
| Platform | Download / install size |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 — FireRed Version | ~40 MB |
| Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 — LeafGreen Version | ~40 MB |
Sources · Last verified: July 24, 2026.
These are tiny downloads, roughly 39-40 MB per version as pulled from the eShop listings — a hair over the original 16 MB GBA carts. The same file size applies on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2; no Switch 2-specific enhanced version was announced. Each game is a separate purchase with its own download.
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Switch) — frequently asked
How big is the download / how much storage do I need?
Very little — roughly 39-40 MB per version, about 0.04 GB. The size is the same on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, and each game is a separate download.
Sources
- Pokemon.com - FireRed & LeafGreen coming to Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Official Site - FireRed & LeafGreen for Switch (release, price)
- Nintendo Support - FireRed/LeafGreen FAQ (connectivity, NSO, HOME)
- Nintendo Everything - eShop file sizes (~40 MB, Switch & Switch 2)
- The Gamer - FireRed & LeafGreen are only 39MB on Switch
- Game8 - How Long to Beat FireRed & LeafGreen
- Nintendo Life - Nintendo explains why they aren't on Switch Online
- Game8 - Version exclusives and differences
- Last verified: July 24, 2026. Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.