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Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Expands Retro Gaming Library
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers can now access a vast library of classic games from various Nintendo consoles, including the Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and GameCube.
For fans of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), popular titles like Urban Champion, Donkey Kong Jr. Math, and SOLAR JETMAN are now available to play on the Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online.
The Nintendo 64 collection, accessible with the Expansion Pack, boasts over 30 titles. Highlights include Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and GoldenEye 007. The library continues to grow, with GameCube games, such as The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and Super Mario Sunshine, set to be added as of June 2025.
In addition to the retro game libraries, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members also receive valuable DLC for popular Switch games. For instance, the Booster Course Pass for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Octo Expansion for Splatoon 2, and the Happy Home Paradise for Animal Crossing: New Horizons are all included at no additional cost.
Moreover, the service offers exclusive upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
However, it's important to note that some online features, Save Data Cloud, and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features are not available in all countries. A compatible smartphone and a Nintendo Account age 13+ are required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat.
To play games like Densetsu no Starfy 1, 2, and 3, as well as other Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and SEGA Genesis games, a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is required.
Some additional games available on the service include The Mystery of Atlantis, Mach Rider, COBRA TRIANGLE, and Golf.
Data charges may apply for some online features. The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply. Membership auto-renews after the initial term unless canceled.
So, whether you're a fan of classic Nintendo games or looking to explore new titles, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack offers a wealth of options for gamers.
- The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack library includes classic games from consoles like the Game Boy Advance, offering games such as Donkey Kong and Mario Kart.
- For individuals with nostalgia for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), games like NES Open Tournament Golf and the NES version of Donkey Kong can now be played on the Nintendo Switch.
- A Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership grants access to a range of games from older consoles, including the Game Boy, allowing users to enjoy titles like Tetris on their modern Nintendo Switch.
- With the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, members can play games from the Game Boy Advance era, like Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, on their Nintendo Switch.
- As technology advances, gaming evolves, and the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack offers a bridge between the classic games of yesteryear, like Super Mario Bros. 2 from the NES era, and the latest entertainment on the Nintendo Switch platform.
