Update on services for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers!
The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, a premium membership plan, offers an extensive library of classic games for Nintendo enthusiasts. This service, which includes all the benefits of a regular Nintendo Switch Online membership, grants access to a variety of games originally released on systems such as Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, Game Boy, Super NES, and NES.
One of the most significant additions to the library is the Game Boy Advance (GBA) collection, which became available from February 2023. This collection, exclusive to Expansion Pack subscribers, includes a range of iconic titles like Fire Emblem, Golden Sun, Metroid Fusion, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and Mario Kart: Super Circuit, among many others. Since its launch, no additional GBA games have been specifically announced as newly added to this core list.
The GBA collection is not the only retro library offered by the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. For instance, the GameCube library expanded in June 2025 with titles like Super Mario Strikers. However, the GBA collection remains as initially launched with roughly 25 classic games.
To access these games and other online features, members can use the Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack app. Persistent Internet, a compatible smartphone, and a Nintendo Account age 13+ are required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat. Data charges may apply for using online features on the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app.
One of the games available in this collection is Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team. In this game, players wake up as a Pokémon in a strange world. The main objective is to embark on rescue missions in a world affected by natural disasters. Players can speak and interact with other Pokémon, but the player's true purpose and destiny in this game remain a mystery.
The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership auto-renews after the initial term at the then-current price unless cancelled. It provides access to select DLC, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise, Mario Kart: 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass, and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion, at no additional cost.
However, it's important to note that the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is not available in all countries. The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply.
In summary, the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack offers a vast collection of classic games, with the GBA collection being one of its highlights. While no new GBA games have been added since the initial launch in early 2023, the service continues to provide a rich gaming experience for Nintendo fans.
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- The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, a premium membership plan, offers an extensive library of classic games, including titles originally released on systems like Game Boy Advance, Game Boy, and NES.
- The GBA collection, which includes Metroid Fusion, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and Mario Kart: Super Circuit, became available from February 2023 and is exclusive to Expansion Pack subscribers.
- To access these games and other online features, members can use the Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack app, which requires a compatible smartphone and a Nintendo Account age 13+.
- Not only does the service offer a GBA collection, but it also provides access to a GameCube library and select DLC such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise, Mario Kart: 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass, and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion.
- It's worth mentioning that the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is not available in all countries; the Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply.
- Gadgets like smartphones have become essential for enjoying the full potential of the service, as they are required for persistent Internet and some online features, including voice chat.
