Update for Nintendo Switch Online Plus Expansion Pack subscribers!
Two classic games from the Nintendo 64 (N64) era, Extreme G and Iggy's Reckin' Balls, have recently been added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. These games offer a unique blend of high-speed racing and party-style chaos, bringing a touch of the N64's diverse catalog to the modern platform.
Extreme G: High-Speed Racing with a Futuristic Twist
Extreme G is a futuristic motorcycle racing game that features high-speed anti-gravity bikes. Players race in 3D tracks using speed boosts, weapons, and tight controls. Known for its fast pace and techno soundtrack, Extreme G represents a blend of sci-fi themes and arcade-style racing.
Although it is not deeply covered in the search results, Extreme G was part of the mid-to-late N64 era and is remembered for its fast-paced futuristic racing style within the N64 library, though not always ranked among the most famous N64 titles.
Iggy's Reckin' Balls: Chaotic Multiplayer Fun
Iggy's Reckin' Balls, released in 1998, is a physics-based ball-rolling multiplayer game where players control characters inside large balls and compete in various arena challenges such as races and battles. The game supports up to four players and incorporates items and weapons, emphasizing party-style chaotic fun.
In Iggy's Reckin' Balls, players must reach the top of the Sacred Towers in Cho-Dama kingdom, using their grappling skills and combining them with power-ups and gadgets available in the tower. Achieving mastery in grappling skills is no simple feat in Iggy's Reckin' Balls.
Accessing the Games and DLC
A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online features, access to special offers, and to play the Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online, Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online, and SEGA Genesis - Nintendo Switch Online collections of games. The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack offers access to DLC for select games, including Animal CrossingTM: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise, Mario KartTM 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass, and SplatoonTM 2: Octo Expansion at no additional cost.
It is important to note that the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is not available in all countries. Additionally, data charges may apply for online features.
Playing Online and with Peripherals
Both games support 1-4 players and use Controller Pak and Rumble Pak accessories, though online or some modern features may not be supported. Save Data Cloud and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features are available in compatible games. Persistent Internet, a compatible smartphone, and a Nintendo Account age 13+ are required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat.
In summary, Extreme G is a high-speed futuristic racing game, and Iggy's Reckin' Balls is a multiplayer arena ball-rolling game, both typical of N64's diverse catalog, and now playable on Nintendo Switch via the Online + Expansion Pack with multiplayer and peripheral support but limited modern enhancements. Enjoy these classic games and immerse yourself in the world of the N64 era!
