New Nintendo Switch Online Subscription Plan Offers N64 And Genesis Games

Nintendo is introducing a new Switch Online membership with games like Starfox, Zelda, Castlevania, Sonic, and other N64 and Genesis games.

A new subscription tier is coming to Nintendo Switch Online, and it will release a library of classic Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis titles. The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack will let gamers play Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis games starting from late October this year – when the subscription plan is officially released.

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The Japanese video games company hasn’t officially shared news about the upcoming plan’s pricing but has announced a complete list of games that will be available to play on Switch Online. The titles on the list include some of the biggest hits across both of the classic consoles.

These will include iconic N64 games like Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Starfox 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mario Tennis, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Ecco the Dolphin, Phantasy Star IV, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Streets of Rage 2, and others.

Over time, Nintendo promises to release more N64 game titles to the lineup, including Pokemon Snap, Banjo-Kazooie, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, and Paper Mario.

In addition to unlocking the iconic old-school games, Nintendo is rolling out a wireless Switch version of the N64 and Genesis controllers. The gamepads will only be available to Switch Online subscribers, and they will be priced at $49.99.


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