Latest news: Discover the fresh additions to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Game Boy Advance (GBA) libraries!
Expansion Pack Enhances Nintendo Switch Online Library
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers now have access to an even wider range of classic games, with the latest additions focusing on the Game Boy Advance (GBA) library.
Any Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account are essential to access NES, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and Game Boy games. However, for those seeking the full experience, a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is required to access the expanded library, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise, and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC at no additional cost.
The GBA library has seen significant growth, with a variety of titles now available. Some of the newly added games include the Densetsu no Starfy series, Fire Emblem and Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, F-Zero games, Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Metroid Fusion, Metroid: Zero Mission, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, Super Mario Advance series, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Wario Land 4, WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania, and Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 among others.
In addition to the GBA games, Nintendo Switch 2 users with an Expansion Pack membership can also access GameCube titles, such as Chibi-Robo, Super Mario Strikers, F-Zero GX, Soulcalibur 2, and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, which are exclusive to this console.
It's important to note that access to these games requires a persistent Internet connection, a compatible smartphone, and a Nintendo Account age 13+ for some online features, including voice chat. Data charges may apply for online features.
Subscriptions auto-renew after the initial term unless canceled. For details about other systems or specific NES additions, please check the latest updates from Nintendo. Enjoy exploring these classic games and relive the nostalgia!
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- The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership opens the door to playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass on the Nintendo Switch.
- Donkey Kong, a famous Nintendo character, has multiple games available on the expanded library of the Nintendo Switch Online service.
- The Game Boy Advance library, now accessible via Nintendo Switch Online, includes classic titles like Metroid Fusion and Golden Sun: The Lost Age.
- To enjoy gameplay on the Game Boy Advance or NES systems using the Nintendo Switch, a Nintendo Account and a compatible smartphone are essential.
- The Nintendo Switch 2, with an Expansion Pack membership, also grants access to GameCube games, such as The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and F-Zero GX.
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