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Reminder Wireless SNES Controllers For Switch Online Can Now Be Purchased (North America)
Exclusive offer for members
Update: The wireless SNES controllers are temporarily out of stock on the Nintendo website. If you want to properly relive the glory days of the SNES on your Nintendo Switch, you must absolutely get the fancy wireless controllers Nintendo showed off during its most recent Direct broadcast. The good news is if you live...
News New Nintendo Switch Online Bundles Offer Top Games At Discounted Prices (Europe)
Mario Kart, Smash and more!
Nintendo of Europe has today unveiled a new selection of Nintendo Switch Online bundles which offer a subscription to the service alongside a top game of your choice. The deal allows you to buy both the Online subscription and a digital copy of your chosen game for less than what it would cost separately. You can go...
Review F-Zero - The Game That Sold Us Mode 7
What a way to launch a console
At their very core, futuristic racing games should have visual flair, and there was already an early history of this sub-genre before F-Zero released – including Nintendo's Mach Rider on NES in 1985, Powerdrome on 16-bit computers, and Atari's arcade S.T.U.N. Runner in 1989. Following these games, late 1990 became an...
News Switch Online Members Will Soon Be Able To Trade-In Individual Plans Towards A Family Deal
Get a discount on family memberships
Nintendo has revealed a new option for Switch Online subscribers which will allow individual members to score discounts on a family plan. Coming into effect from 1st October, anyone who has an Individual Membership to the service will be able to trade-in the remaining days left on their deal towards a discount...
News Japanese Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers Will Face Increased Renewal Prices
Luckily, it's not too big a jump
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan will have to pay a slightly higher fee to renew their subscriptions starting from October, as the service's standard price is due to rise. Japanese Nintendo reports that Nintendo has been sending emails to Switch Online subscribers in Japan to notify them of the change;...
Poll So, Which SNES Games Have You Been Playing On Nintendo Switch?
Mario? Zelda? Star Fox?
Last week, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers were treated to a whole new bunch of retro delights in the form of the new SNES app. Available to download as we speak, the new collection lets players jump into 20 classic games on the go, and we're sure plenty of you have been enjoying your time with them. As such, we thought...
News Switch's NES And SNES Games Will No Longer Be Added Monthly
Mixing it up
SNES games have finally arrived on Nintendo Switch, joining the already existing NES library to create an ever-growing treasure trove of retro delights for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Previously, when we only had the NES games to enjoy, new titles were released (almost) religiously on the second Wednesday of every month, but...
News Nintendo Updates The Switch Online NES App To Version 4.0.0
Hide the controls
Although Nintendo has just made the SNES app available for Switch Online subscribers, it has also released a new update for the NES app. Version 4.0.0 allows you to hide the pesky bar at the bottom of the screen which displays the game controls. Before the update... After the update! In the game selection menu, you can now also...
Reminder The Super Nintendo App Is Out Today On The Switch
Includes 20 classic games
Today is an absolutely glorious moment for Switch Online members – with Nintendo finally making SNES games available. Provided you've got a paid subscription, you'll be able to head over the eShop and download this new library of classic games right away. Here's a tweet from the Nintendo of America Twitter account,...
News SNES Games Headed To Switch Online, 20 Titles Release Today In North America
Friday if you're in Europe
Well, the months of rumours, speculation and player wishes have finally come true, as Nintendo has revealed that SNES games are indeed headed to Nintendo Switch. Just like the NES games already available on the console, this new SNES library will be available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members. The games will...
News Tetris 99 Is Being Updated To Version 2.0, Includes More Modes And DLC
Clear even more lines
It's official: Tetris 99 is receiving another update, but it's not for the faint of heart. Version 2.0 adds Invictus mode and can only be played if you've achieved Tetris Maximus status – which requires you to get first place at least once in the game's traditional online mode. In addition to Invictus mode are new daily...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Offering Free Spirit Board Challenge Pack To Switch Online Subscribers
Download it today
To add some extra value to the Switch Online subscription, Nintendo has been releasing free challenge packs for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The second one has now been released. Provided you have an active online subscription, you'll be able to redeem this from the Switch eShop right away. Spirit Board Challenge Pack 2 gives you a...
Reminder Two More NES Games Hit The Switch, Plus Another Special Version Of Gradius
Play 'em today
It's that time of the month again when Nintendo adds more classic titles to the NES library on the Nintendo Switch Online app. Along with the two previously announced games, this update also adds in another special version of an iconic shoot 'em up. In terms of the new games, we have Culture Brain's action-arcade title Kung-Fu Heroes...
Feature Super Nintendo Games We’d Like To See On Nintendo Switch Online
You can never have enough ways to play SNES games
The discovery of an FCC filing showing a SNES controller with the model number ‘HAC-042’ (indicating it’s part of the Switch’s library of peripherals) has all but confirmed that Super Nintendo games are finally on their way to the Nintendo Switch Online service alongside their NES-based...
News Switch SNES Controller Confirmed, Nintendo Switch Online SNES Games Next?
Just in time for the one year anniversary...
A SNES-style controller for the Nintendo Switch has been spotted thanks to a new FCC filing, which hints that we could see SNES games added to Nintendo Switch Online service sooner rather than later. The filing – spotted by Restera user
News Two More NES Games Join The Nintendo Switch Online Service In August
Japan gets one different title
Later this month, Nintendo is adding two more NES games to its Switch Online service in North America and Europe. Both of these titles will be made available on 21st August. The first is Culture Brain's action-arcade game Kung-Fu Heroes (part of the Super Chinese series) and the second title is the multi-genre action...
News The Switch Online Mobile App Just Received Another Incredibly Minor Update
Bug fixes and additional voice chat support
In case you forgot, the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app is a thing you can use to enhance your online experience. If you still happen to have it installed on your mobile device, you can now download version 1.5.2. Following on from major updates for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon 2 earlier...
Talking Point Nintendo Switch Online’s Appeal Is Growing, But There's A Long Way To Go
Game Trials and exclusive content are a step in the right direction
We received an email in our personal inbox the other day – Nintendo was offering 50 points (the My Nintendo Platinum Points rather than eShop coins, unfortunately) in return for completing a survey about Nintendo Switch Online. It seems that the company is seeking hard feedback...
News Free Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board Challenge Pack Available To Switch Online Subscribers
Download it today
Alongside the release of the Hero and Version 4.0.0 of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo has released one extra downloadable goodie on the Switch eShop. Provided you're a Switch Online member, you'll be able to download a Spirit Board Challenge Pack for free.
Reminder The Rewind Feature Is Now Live For Nintendo Switch Online NES Games
Plus an SP version of Mighty Bomb Jack
Update: You can now download the version 3.0.0 update for the Nintendo Switch Online NES game portal that introduces a handy rewind feature enabling you to pause the action and skip back just as you would while watching something on Netflix (check out the trailer below). Donkey Kong 3 and Wrecking Crew are also...
News It’s Official: The Switch Online Service Has Surpassed 10 Million Subscribers
Nintendo will continue to make it more appealing
The Nintendo Switch Online service might have only been launched late last year, but it's already got more than 10 million subscribers. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed this at the company's recent Shareholder Q&A. The number of subscribers for Nintendo Switch Online has increased...
News The Second DLC Pack For Tetris 99 Will Include Offline Multiplayer
Fun for family and friends
Nintendo's Japanese website has confirmed the second offline DLC pack coming to Tetris 99 later this year will include a mode allowing you to play with family and friends. No extra information has been provided and there's the word on when it will arrive. Next weekend, Tetris 99 celebrates Splatoon 2's final Splatfest...
News Nintendo Thinking About Extending Switch Online Retro Library Beyond NES Software
Are more legacy platforms on the way?
At Nintendo's 79th annual general meeting of shareholders yesterday, company president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked about the possibility of retro software from platforms such as the Nintendo 64 and GameCube era appearing on the Switch in future. In response, Furukawa said he had no "new information" to share,...
News Win More My Nintendo Gold Points In The 4th Tetris 99 Maximus Cup
Starts later this week
If you're still playing the addictive battle royale game Tetris 99 months after its release and have been training up in preparation for the next big event, you'll be pleased to hear Nintendo has now revealed the 4th Maximus Cup will be taking place later this week on 21st June. Below is the official announcement for North...
News Nintendo Throws In A Surprise NES Game With This Week's Switch Online Update
Another stealth launch
As we already know, Nintendo has added three new NES games to its Nintendo Switch Online service this week: Double Dragon II: The Revenge, Volleyball, and City Connection. However, as it has done before, the company has thrown in a bonus game for good measure. TwinBee SP, a revised version of Kon
News Here Are Your Nintendo Switch Online NES Games For The Month Of June
Fight, drive and play
Nintendo has announced the three games coming to the Nintendo Switch Online NES service in the month of June. Both North America and Europe will receive Double Dragon II: The Revenge, Volleyball and City Connection. These games will be released on the service on 12th June. Below are the full details about each title, courtesy...
Reminder Get A One-Year Nintendo Switch Online Sub With Your Twitch Prime Membership
Update: 60-day wait is now up, so early birds can claim the remaining months
Update: We have now passed the 60-day period that Twitch Prime members needed to wait to redeem the further nine months of free subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. Assuming you jumped on the offer close to launch and snapped up the initial three months, you should be...
Reminder You Can Unlock A Game Boy Theme In Tetris 99 Now
Big Block DLC Adds Two New Offline Game Modes
After ongoing requests from the community, Nintendo has today dropped Tetris 99 DLC that allows players to enjoy two new modes – both of which can be played offline. The Big Block DLC is a one-time purchase of $9.99. It includes CPU Battle, allowing you to play Tetris 99 offline against 98 bots and a...
Talking Point Does The Nintendo Switch Game Voucher Programme Offer Value For Money?
Finally, it's time to bag Go Vacation...
The announcement during yesterday’s Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation that Nintendo is offering a new digital deal to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers has met with mixed opinion and a little confusion. Some fans have reacted with dismay that it’s a digital-only promotion and the savings tend to...
News Nintendo Switch Online Users Can Now Buy Two Games For $99
Thanks to Nintendo's new voucher deal
This evening Nintendo has revealed a new special offer for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in its Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation. Using the offer, subscribers to the company's online service can buy two eShop game vouchers for £84.00 / €99.00 / $99.00 and redeem them for a pair of games - these...
News Three New NES Games Hit Switch, Plus A Special Version Of Star Soldier
They just keep coming
As has become tradition, another batch of NES games has now arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online app. Three 'new' games and one extra bonus await. As promised by Nintendo last week, the three main new additions are Donkey Kong Jr., Clu Clu Land
News Nintendo Hints At Further Switch Online Exclusives Following Tetris 99
"We need to continue offering elements like this"
In a newly translated Q&A with investors from the end of March, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has highlighted the success of Tetris 99 as a factor for increased Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions and hinted at further exclusives to help drive interest in the service. Responding to...
News Nintendo Adds Three More Games To The Switch Online NES Library Next Week
Surprise, surprise
Following on from last week's website reveal, Nintendo has now officially confirmed Donkey Kong Jr., Clu Clu Land and VS. Excitebike will arrive on the Switch Online NES service on 15th May. Thanks to the official PR, we now have a bit more information about each of these classic games:
A surprise reveal
Nintendo's American website has seemingly revealed the next batch of games coming to the Switch Online NES service later this month. These "upcoming titles" include Donkey Kong Jr., VS. Excitebike and Clu Clu Land. More information about each of these games is expected to be shared when Nintendo makes an official announcement. For...
Reminder Three New NES Games Hit Switch Today, Plus A Special Version Of Kid Icarus
Update now live
It's that time of the month once again, folks. If you update your Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online app, you'll notice three new games (and a little bonus) are waiting for you. As promised by Nintendo last week, the three main new additions are Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Punc
News Show Off Your Skills In The Second Tetris 99 Maximus Cup
Starts this weekend
The battle royale puzzle game Tetris 99 will be hosting its second Maximus Cup in North America this weekend from 12th April through to 14th April. This time the contest is slightly different from the first one, as you won't have to win to score points. All you have to do is place as high as you can. Here's the description from...
News Switch Online Mobile App Receives New Update, But It's Still Mostly Useless
Come on, Nintendo
If you have the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, you can now download a new update taking it to version 1.5.0. Sadly, there are no new features (or even any much-needed overhauls of its current features) that are really worth exploring. With other apps like Discord and Skype offering better, more convenient ways to...
Random Nintendo Reminds Us That Yes, Switch Will Eventually Stop Getting NES Games
But SNES when?
The monthly additions of NES games arriving on Switch have become routine at this point - indeed, three more are on the way in April right on schedule - and despite mixed feelings from the service's subscribers, that routine looks like it's here to stay for now. All things - good or mediocre - must come to an end eventually, though,...
News Tetris 99 Update Adds Hard Drop Sensitivity Setting And A New Win Screen
Can you win?
There's a new update for the insanely addictive battle royale Tetris 99 now available. Version 1.2.0 adds a new online disclaimer message, low and high hard drop sensitivity settings and a new win screen, which the majority of players will probably never see on their own screens. If you are wondering what a victory looks like, here it...
News Nintendo Adds Three New Games To The Switch Online NES Library This Month
More retro action is on the way
Nintendo has revealed the next trio of games it is adding to the Switch Online NES library. On 10th April, you'll be able to play Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream and Star Soldier. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels – Originally rele
Booyah!
Nintendo has just released a demo for the hugely popular online shooter Splatoon 2, giving new Inklings a chance to dip their toe in the ink before they buy. That's not the only benefit, though, as you're about to find out. The demo will allow players to jump into 4-on-4 Turf War battles, Salmon Run, League Battle, and Ranked Battle modes...
News Nintendo Forgot That You Can't Complete StarTropics Without The Original NES Manual
What a blunder
Just last week, Nintendo added StarTropics - along with other games and goodies - to the NES Nintendo Switch Online app, presenting the game to an entirely new audience. Unfortunately, these new players are finding themselves unable to complete the game thanks to what can only be described as a bizarre oversight from Nintendo itself...
News Team Wizard Wins The Latest Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Simply magic
Were you a wizard or a knight? Either way, the results for the latest Splatoon 2 Splatfest have arrived. After a fierce medieval battle across the globe, Pearl and Marina can now confirm team wizard have won! Here's full the breakdown: If you happen to be on the winning side, don't forget to pick up your Super Sea Snails from...
News Nintendo Adds New NES Games And SP Versions To Switch Online Earlier Than Planned
Kid Icarus, StarTropics and more
In a surprise turn of events, the NES Switch Online app has updated one day earlier than expected, meaning you can now play March's new offerings by updating the software. As promised, this month adds both Kid Icarus and StarTropics. You can find
News Tetris 99 Grand Prix Event Hits Europe This Weekend, £10 eShop Credit Up For Grabs
Similar to the North America event
Several hours ago, we shared the news that a Tetris 99 Maximus Cup event was arriving in North America, giving players the chance to earn a number of My Nintendo Gold Points by claiming victory royales, Well, we're pleased to confirm that an almost identical event is taking place in Europe, too, so you better get...
News Get Ready To Participate In The Tetris 99 Maximus Cup, Starting Later This Week
Gold points up for grabs
The insanely addictive free-to-play puzzle game Tetris 99 will be hosting its very first online tournament later this week in North America. The event starts on 8th March and will run until 10th March. Here's the full rundown from the official game site: Get ready to participate in the Tetris® 99 MAXIMUS CUP online event,...
News Nintendo Switch Online To Launch In Hong Kong And South Korea
Coming this Spring
If Switch owners in the west thought they had to wait a long time for Nintendo's belated Online service to arrive, spare a thought for their counterparts in the east. The service, which launched back in September last year, will finally arrive in South Korea and Hong Kong this spring. Interestingly, @chinesenintendo, the Twitter...
News All Secret SNES Data Has Just Been Removed From Nintendo Switch Online's NES App
Suspicious...
You may remember that, just last month, a total of 22 SNES games were spotted in the Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo Entertainment System app. Ever since, and especially with Nintendo's public commitment to "boost the appeal" of its Switch Online service, we've been practically convinced that SNES games will make it to the console in...
Reminder Super Mario Bros. 2, Kirby's Adventure Now On Switch, Plus Two New SP Edition NES Games
More retro goodness
Today sees the latest update arrive in Nintendo Switch Online's NES app, with four new games in total being added for your playing pleasure (or five if you're in Japan). The two main additions this month are Kirby's Adventure and Super Mario Bros. 2, which Nintendo pre
News Nintendo Planning Ways To "Boost The Appeal" Of Switch Online Service On A Yearly Basis
Customers opting for shorter plans
Nintendo has confirmed that it plans to "boost the appeal" of its Nintendo Switch Online service going forward, with more details set to be announced when the company is ready. The news comes from a financial briefing Q+A, where Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has spoken about the service's early success and...
