Tag: Switch Online
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Three More Titles
Including a special Super Famicom release...
Nintendo has released its first Switch Online game update for 2025 and it adds three more titles to the SNES library including a Super Famicom release. These titles include the SNK fighting game Fatal Fury 2 (1993/94), Culture Brain's action RPG Super Ninja Boy (1992), and the action-puzzle title Sutte...
News Nintendo Music Adds Another SNES Banger, Here's Every Song Included
Mario Kart's classic album is now available
Mario Kart has been a huge talking point over the past week following what's seemingly the reveal of the new game alongside the Switch 2 announcement. Now, to continue the trend, Nintendo has today added the SNES soundtrack Super Mario Kart to its music app for Switch Online members. This album comes with...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Icons
Wave 1 is now available
Nintendo has rolled out another batch of icons, this time celebrating the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for Switch. There'll be four waves of icons up for grabs, with the first wave starting today and running until 22nd January 2025. These new icons will set you back 10 Platinum Points each, with borders and...
Rumour Switch Virtual Console Was Apparently Nintendo's "Original Plan"
What if?
Before Nintendo's subscription service took off, fans were able to individually buy and download the company's retro titles and play them whenever they wanted thanks to the Virtual Console service. Although this was eventually replaced with Switch Online's tier-based retro library, Nintendo apparently had plans to carry over the existing...
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds Another Donkey Kong Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
It's double trouble with Dixie and Kiddy
Nintendo has kicked off the new year with a brand new update for its 'Nintendo Music' app. It's celebrating Rare's Donkey Kong Country series once again with the released of the third game's tracklist. All up, this soundtrack includes 40 tracks and has a runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes. You'll be able to...
News Switch Online's 'Missions And Rewards' Brings Back Previous 2024 Icons
Available for a limited time
Nintendo has released all sorts of icon designs for Switch Online subscribers throughout 2024 and now to wrap things up it's bringing back select designs you might have missed. Like last year, you'll be able to redeem icons for a limited time - with the event running until 14th January 2025. Some of the icons up for...
News 2024 Has Been The Busiest Year Yet For Nintendo Switch Online In North America
More games have been added than previous years
If you're subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online, you might be feeling like this year has been pretty stacked for new games on both the regular tier and the Expansion Pack. Sure, not all of them have been all-timers — we don't expect many people were asking for Urban Champion or Alleyway — but the...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Color Library With Two More Classics
And a special message from Alexey Pajitnov
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tetris this year, Nintendo has added Tetris (NES) and Tetris DX (Game Boy Color) to the Switch Online service this week. As part of this, Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov has also shared a special message - thanking fans for being part of the Tetris legacy for all of this...
News 'My Nintendo Rewards' Adds Two New 2025 Calendars, Available Now
One is for "Switch Online members only"
Ahead of next year, the My Nintendo Store is offering two new themed calendars. One is available to regular members and the other is a Switch Online exclusive. First up we have a Switch-themed calendar - available to everyone for 400 Platinum Points. As you can see, you've got all the latest Switch releases...
Poll Okay, It's Time To Ask The Obvious - Will We Get Donkey Kong 64 On NSO?
The game turns 25 in Europe
Donkey Kong 64 — not the most beloved of Rare's titles, but probably the developer's most ambitious 3D platformer — turns 25 here in Europe today, 6th December 2024. DK and friends have a lot to celebrate lately: the Donkey Kong Land trilogy on Game Boy has trickled onto NSO over the past few weeks; the Donkey Kong...
News Nintendo Postpones Retail Sales Of Its New Sound Clock Alarmo (Japan)
A late start
Nintendo's new sound clock Alarmo had a limited Switch Online rollout when it originally arrived in October, with the plan to eventually give it a wider retail release around the globe. Unfortunately, it seems this retail release has now been postponed in Japan. While Nintendo originally intended to release the clock to the general...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Another Classic
Dixie and Kiddy return in Donkey Kong Land 3
Following the recent return of Donkey Kong Land and its sequel, Nintendo has now expanded the Switch Online Game Boy library with the third entry. Yes, Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong return in Rare's 1997 Game Boy release Donkey Kong Land 3, and it's available to play right now as long as you have an active...
News Nintendo Switch Online's Next Game Trial Is A Superb Strategy Sequel (Europe)
Groovy
This week, a brand new Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial drops in Europe, and if you've been on the fence about checking out Wargroove 2, now is the time to pick it up. From 5th to 11th December, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will be able to check out Chucklefish's strategy sequel — which it co-developed with Robotality. We were big...
News Super Mario Land 2 Icons Now Available To Switch Online Subscribers
Get 'em while you can
Nintendo's Switch Online 'Missions and Rewards' program has today added a new wave of icons based on the Game Boy title Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. As you can see below, there are icons featuring Mario and even Wario, and they'll set you back 10 Platinum Points each. These icons will be available between now and 6th...
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds New Switch Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Listen to the tunes of Splatoon 2
When the Nintendo Music mobile application was originally announced, Splatoon 2 was one of the many games teased. In an update to the app today, the soundtrack has now been added. It includes 105 tracks and has a runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes. This also includes the soundtrack for the Octo Expansion and as...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Another Classic Next Week
Tetris returns
Earlier this year during a Tetris Forever 'Partner Direct' trailer, it was revealed the NES version of Tetris would be joining the Switch Online service "this winter". Now, in a new update, it's been confirmed this classic will be returning next week on 12th December 2024. This game will be available to all Switch Online subscribers...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Another Classic
The sequel to Donkey Kong Land is now available
Following the arrival of Donkey Kong Land for the Switch Online Game Boy service last week, Nintendo has now added Donkey Kong Land 2! Yes, Rare's 1995 sequel starring Diddy and Dixie Kong is playable right now (as long as you're a subscriber). It's packed with "over 40 levels" and an assortment of...
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds Another DS Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Train your brain with Dr Kawashima
The latest Nintendo Music mobile app update happens to time in with the 20th anniversary of the DS, and with this in mind, the soundtrack from Dr Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? has been added to the service. The soundtrack comes with 14 tracks all up and has a runtime of 35 minutes. You can...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Another Classic
Donkey Kong's pocket-sized adventure returns
In a surprise update, Nintendo has today announced Donkey Kong Land for the Switch Online Game Boy library, and you can play it right now! This classic pocket-sized platformer was originally released by Rare in 1995 and marks the beginning of the DK Land trilogy on the Game Boy. Here's the official...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds New And Returning Pokémon DLC Icons
Gotta collect 'em all
If you've been wanting more Pokémon avatars for your Switch, the Switch Online 'Missions and Rewards' program is now offering new and returning icons. As highlighted by Serebii.net, you can now get icons based on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's DLC offerings. The first wave is now underway and will be followed by multiple other...
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds Classic N64 Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
The mobile app gets boost power with F-Zero X
Nintendo has been rolling out regular updates for its Switch Online mobile app 'Nintendo Music' and this week's release adds the N64 soundtrack from F-Zero X. This soundtrack is loaded with 20 tracks all up and has a runtime of 38 minutes. You'll be able to listen to songs like Dream Chaser (Silence),...
Video New Switch Online Trailer Highlights Classic Pokémon Games
Now, how about those mainline classics?
Switch Online's retro game library has been bolstered over time with all sorts of exciting releases and there's now a handful of classic Pokémon games available on the service. With this in mind, the latest trailer from Nintendo's UK branch has put the spotlight on every Pokémon game released for the...
News Nintendo Celebrates Mario & Luigi: Brothership Launch With New Switch Online Icons
The first wave is now available
As part of the Mario & Luigi: Brothership launch celebrations, Nintendo has released a new batch of Switch Online icons. Wave one runs from now until 13th November and includes characters like Mario, Luigi, Peach and a bunch of new faces. These character portraits will set you back 10 Platinum Points and borders...
News Nintendo Says Switch Online Expansion Pack Subs Are "Steadily Increasing"
But overall there has been a "decrease in membership" YoY
Nintendo's latest financials are in and there are all sorts of insights about the business. In terms of the Switch Online service, it's mostly positive news. According to Nintendo's update, there are now "over" 34 million Switch Online subscribers as of 30th September 2024. In a more...
News It's Official, 'Switch 2' Will Be Backwards Compatible
Switch Online will also be available on the "successor"
Although Nintendo isn't ready to reveal the 'Switch 2' just yet, the company's president Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed some big news during the latest corporate management policy briefing. Nintendo Switch software will be playable on this "successor" system. Along with this, it's also been...
News 'Nintendo Music' Smartphone App Surpasses One Million Downloads
It got a surprise release last week
The new smartphone app 'Nintendo Music' has been available for almost a week now and it appears we've already got the first update about how it's performing. According to Sensor Tower, this new app for "active" Switch Online subscribers is estimated to have been downloaded by 265,000 smartphone users within the...
News 'Nintendo Music' Update Adds Classic SNES Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Another Donkey Kong Country banger
Nintendo's new music app is the gift that keeps on giving with a new update today adding 36 tracks from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Yes, you can now listen to everything from the iconic "fanfare" opening, Funky's theme, Stickerbush Symphony (Bramble Blast), Forest Interlude (Web Woods) to the Disco...
ICYMI 'Nintendo Music' Has Spoiler Prevention, Here's How To Activate It
Keep your playlist spoiler free
In case you missed it, Nintendo's new smartphone app 'Nintendo Music' has a spoiler prevention feature. If you don't want special moments in certain games revealed before you've actually got the chance to play them, then you might want to activate this feature. From the top right corner of the app, click on your...
Updated alongside the release of Shadow Man and Turok 2
Earlier this week, Nintendo rolled out a surprise update for the Switch Online "mature" N64 application, adding Shadow Man and Turok 2. Apart from this, it seems there have been some fixes applied to Perfect Dark in Version 1.2.0 of the mature N64 app. As highlighted by 'Graslu00' on social...
News 'Nintendo Music' Update Adds Super Mario Bros. Wonder Songs
Here's the full list of music available now
Following the surprise launch of Nintendo Music on smartphone devices yesterday, Nintendo has now updated the application with Super Mario Bros. Wonder game music. This includes music from the game's title screen, the opening Grassland theme and of course the 'Piranha Plants on Parade' song. Many of these...
Guide Nintendo Music App: Every Game Soundtrack Included - How To Download, All Systems
A mobile music app exclusive to Switch Online members
'Nintendo Music' is a mobile app from Nintendo giving fans access to thousands of songs from Nintendo's history. If you are curious to know what exactly is available on this mobile application, you've come to the right place. Keep in mind that you can only use this smartphone application if you...
News 'Nintendo Music' Will Add More Tracks Over Time, Here's What's Been Revealed So Far
"From recent releases to nostalgic classics"
Nintendo Music is already pre-loaded at launch with a lot of iconic video game tunes, but there are some notable omissions. There's no need to worry though, as Nintendo has already made it clear in the announcement trailer that more music will be added "over time". It seems we've even got a brief teaser...
News So, Will You Be Listening To The New Mobile App Nintendo Music?
Included with "active" NSO memberships
Well, Nintendo has finally done it... it's released its very own music app and it's available to download on smartphone devices right now. The question we're wondering though is if you'll be downloading the app and trying it out for yourself, or perhaps resorting to some other way to listen to your favourite...
News Switch Online's "Mature" N64 App Expands With Two More Games
Celebrate Halloween with Shadow Man and Turok 2
Following the release of Banjo-Tooie on the Switch Online Nintendo 64 app last week, Nintendo has now added two more games to this particular library. The catch is, they're exclusive to the "mature" N64 application. These latest additions arrive just in time for Halloween and include Shadow Man and...
News Switch Online Offering Trio Of Game Trials
A new round of games for subscribers
Nintendo has announced its latest Switch Online trials for the US and Europe, and this time subscribers get to check out three titles. Between 23rd - 30th October in the US, you'll be able to try out A Little To The Left, Cursed to Golf and Vampire Survivors. As part of this, Nintendo will also be offering...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two More Titles
Two F-Zero games race onto the service today
Update [Fri 11th Oct, 2024 02:30 BST]: F-Zero: GP Legend and F-Zero Climax are now officially available to Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier subscribers. Enjoy! Original article [Wed 2nd Oct, 2024 05:00 BST]: Nintendo has announced it will expand the Switch Online service with two more Game Boy...
Deals Get Discounted Switch eShop Credit, Games And More In The Nintendo Life Store Sale
Update: Sale ends soon!
Update: A friendly reminder that the Nintendo Life Code Store sale comes to an end on Friday 11th October. You have until the end of Friday to secure any discounts that take your fancy! Original Article: With the holiday season fast approaching, we're delighted to be able to offer a very welcome discount on Nintendo Switch...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Icons
Update: Wave 3 is now available
Update #2 [Thu 10th Oct, 2024 02:25 BST]: It's a new week and that means there's now a new wave of icons based on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. As usual, you can get the icons for 10 Platinum Points each, with borders and backgrounds priced at 5 Platinum Points each. This latest wave will be available until...
PSA Buy A Select Digital Game And Get A Switch Online "14-Day Free Trial" (Canada)
"That's twice as long as usual"
Nintendo Canada is currently offering a "14-day free trial membership" to the Switch Online service when you purchase select digital titles. As you might already know, that's twice as long as the usual trial! If you purchase any of the following titles digitally from the eShop between now and the end of October,...
News Nintendo Announces Three More Switch Bundles (Europe)
Including 12-months of Switch Online
Update: The bundles are now available to buy: <related ids="172201"> Original Article: Following the announcement of new Mario-themed bundles in the US and certain other locations, Nintendo has now lifted the lid on three more bundles for the European market. This includes two Switch Lite Animal...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More Titles
Including some Super Famicom games
In a new Switch Online update, Nintendo has just added four more titles to the Super Nintendo game library. The first game is the SNES beat 'em up Battletoads Double Dragon (1993) and the three Super Famicom titles include the racing game Big Run (1991), the action-puzzle title Cosmo Gang The Puzzle (1993, though...
News Nintendo Announces New Switch OLED 'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' Bundle
Including 12 months of Switch Online
Following rumours about some new Switch bundles, Nintendo Australia has lifted the lid on a brand new bundle featuring a Switch OLED model and a copy of Super Mario Bros Wonder. This bundle is set to release in this region next month on 24th October 2024. The Switch OLED is the 'white set' and the copy of Super...
Soapbox Switch Really Needs Third-Party Profile Icons - Here Are Our Top Picks
Icon-ic
We're not sure about you, but we've always loved tinkering with online avatars or profile icons. Whether it be a basic JPEG on an online forum, or a fully customised image on the Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox, profile icons are a wonderful way of expressing who you are and what kind of games you love to play. The Switch has been...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Zelda: Link's Awakening DX Icons
Play to earn
Nintendo has refreshed its monthly retro icons lineup for Switch Online members with a selection of tasty options from The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX. There are a total of five icons available and, as per usual, they'll cost 10 platinum points each to redeem. Just like Donkey Kong Country last month, however, you'll need to...
News Nintendo Is Expanding Switch Online's NES Library With Another Classic
Tetris returns in Winter 2024
During the latest Partner Direct, Nintendo actually shared some surprise news related to the Switch Online service. In case you did miss the announcement, "this Winter" Nintendo will be adding the NES version of Tetris (dating back to 1989/90) to its digital retro library. There is no specific release date, but we did...
News Tetris 99 'Splatoon 3 Edition' Maximus Cup Event Announced
Unlock a special theme later this month
Update [Wed 14th Aug, 2024 02:30 BST]: Nintendo has now officially announced this new crossover event for Tetris 99. Once again, it will run from 16th August until 19th August. We've also got a trailer showing off the new theme you can unlock. As usual, this theme comes with special background art, music and...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Pokémon
Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is now available
Update [Fri 9th Aug, 2024 02:05 BST]: Following last week's announcement, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is now available to Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. To access this game, you'll need to have the Game Boy Advance app installed on your system. Nintendo has also released a...
News Switch Online Adds Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Icons
Update: The final wave is available now
Update #2 [Thu 8th Aug, 2024 02:45 BST]: Nintendo has rolled out the final wave of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition icons today. They'll be availalabe to Switch Online subscribers until 14th August 2024, so get them while you can. Here's a look, courtesy of 'NSO Icons Alerts' on social media:...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Donkey Kong Country Icons
Play the SNES classic to unlock them
Nintendo has announced another batch of Switch Online icons you can only unlock by playing its digital retro library. After events for Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and even the original Donkey Kong game, it's now moved on to Rare's 1994 SNES hit Donkey Kong Country. Switch Online...
Anniversary The Game Boy Is Now 35 Years Old (North America)
Now you're playing with portable power
There were already some celebrations for the Game Boy's 35th anniversary earlier this year in April, but this week technically marks 35 years since the western release of Nintendo's popular handheld. Yes, this classic system - packed with experiences like Super Mario Land, Tetris, and the Pokémon series...
