Nintendo Switch Online

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Is Free on Switch This Week - Here's What You Need to Know
One of 2024's most celebrated games is available to play in its entirety, at no cost, for roughly the next seven days. There is a catch, and it is worth stating plainly before anything else: this...

Star Fox Adventures Finally Lands on Switch 2's GameCube Classics - 24 Years Later, Rare's Zelda-Like Black Sheep Gets Its Due
For 24 years, Star Fox Adventures has existed in a strange limbo. Beloved by some, dismissed by others, and trapped on hardware most players no longer own, it has lingered as one of Nintendo's most...

Nintendo Music Expands to Desktop, Tablet, and CarPlay Alongside Mario Kart World Soundtrack
After 19 months as a mobile-only perk exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, Nintendo Music has finally shed its smartphone shackles. The 1.6.0 update delivers a sweeping transformation:...

Donkey Kong 64 Finally Swings Onto Nintendo Switch Online - Here’s What You Need to Know
After nearly three decades, one of the most requested Nintendo 64 classics is finally making its way to modern consoles. Donkey Kong 64 arrives on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on June 4,...

Nintendo Switch Online's Mario Day Surprise: Virtual Boy Revival and a Curious GBA Classic
The MAR10 Day Trio: A Deep Dive on the New Additions The March 2026 update delivers three distinct slices of Mario history, each representing a different era and hardware niche. First is Mario vs....

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026: What to Expect from the GameCube Classic
A legendary, wallet-busting GameCube relic is finally getting a mainstream revival. The recent Pokémon Presents confirmed that Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness —a title that can cost hundreds on the...

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch: Why Nintendo's Standalone Release Strategy is a Risky Precedent
A Celebration or a Strategy Shift? The release specifics are clear. On the 30th anniversary of the franchise, players can purchase digital versions of the 2004 Game Boy Advance remakes for $19.99 (or...

Walmart Leak Hints at Metroid Prime 2 and Pikmin 2 for Nintendo Switch Online
In the digital age, a game’s announcement is rarely a surprise. Between data mines, retailer listings, and regulatory filings, the veil of secrecy is perpetually thin. Yet, there’s a particular charm...

Virtual Boy Returns: How Nintendo Switch Online Revives a Classic with Modern Features
For a generation of gamers, the Virtual Boy is a ghost—a specter of red LEDs and neck cramps that haunted store shelves for barely a year. Released in 1995, Nintendo’s ambitious foray into virtual...

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Joins Switch Online - A Classic Tactical RPG Returns
For years, it was a whispered legend in Fire Emblem fandom—a celebrated GameCube classic locked away by scarcity and high prices. That era has ended. As of January 9, 2026, Fire Emblem: Path of...