Nintendo Switch Online is the subscription service for owners of, you guessed it, the Nintendo Switch. The portable games console’s snazzy membership club launched properly in September 2018, and, although membership isn’t essential to enjoying the Switch, it does connect you to some pretty cool stuff.
In terms of pricing, single-user membership to Nintendo Switch Online is priced on the official Nintendo website at $3.99 for one month, $7.99 for three months or $19.99 for a year. There is also an option to spend $34.99 for a family of up to eight members to have access to the service for a year. Alternatively, you can buy a membership through Amazon, which can be a bit cheaper depending on the retail giant’s current pricing fluctuations.
As for perks, members of Nintendo Switch Online can use online multiplayer features on a vast selection of games. They can also make the most of cloud saves and exclusive offers, as well as communicate through voice chat on the Nintendo Switch Online mobile app.
Further Reading: 25 Underrated NES Games
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We’d argue, though, that the coolest thing about Nintendo Switch Online is the library of games from the NES and SNES eras that it allows you to play on your Switch. In this article, we’ll keep tabs on what NES and SNES games are available through Nintendo Switch Online, starting with the titles releasing for this month…
Star Fox 2
The biggest surprise of this round of Switch Online additions is undoubtedly Star Fox 2. This mythical sequel was lost to the ages for years before it was resurrected for the SNES Classic lineup. Its appearance here gives fans another way to play this flawed – but fascinating – project.
Super Punch-Out!!
For years, fans called Super Punch-Out one of the most underrated sequels and SNES games ever made. Now, you have the chance to experience this casual (but challenging) boxing title for yourself and see what the hype is all about.
Kirby Super Star
Classic Kirby games solidified an entertaining platformer formula, and Kirby Super Star complies several fascinating takes on that formula. It’s just a solid collection of entertaining SNES experiences.
Breath of Fire II
Breath of Fire II was somewhat “lost” in the shuffle of the SNES’ absurdly good RPG library, but this excellent Capcom adventure deserves a second look.
Crystalis
Crystalis has long been one of the true lost gems of the NES library, and we couldn’t be more excited to see it return to the modern era via this update.
Journey to Silius
This strange action title actually began life as an adaptation of The Terminator. Even without the license, it’s still a great NES action game.
Nintendo Switch Online Games Available Now
Adventures of Lolo
Balloon Fight
Baseball
Blaster Master
Breath of Fire II
City Connection
Clu Clu Land
Crystalis
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Jr.
Double Dragon
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Dr. Mario
Dr. Mario SP
Excitebike
Ghosts ‘n Goblins
Gradius
Gradius SP
Ice Climber
Ice Hockey
Journey to Silius
Kid Icarus
Kirby’s Adventure
Kirby Super Star
Kung-Fu Heroes
Mario Bros.
Metroid
Metroid SP
Mighty Bomb Jack
NES Open Tournament Golf
Ninja Gaiden
Pro Wrestling
Punch-Out!!
River City Ransom
Soccer
Solomon’s Key
Star Fox 2
Star Soldier
StarTropics
Super Dodge Ball
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Punch-Out!!
Tecmo Bowl
Tennis
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda SP
TwinBee
Volleyball
Wario’s Woods
Vice: Project Doom
VS. Excitebike
Yoshi
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
We’ll keep this article updated as Nintendo adds more NES and SNES games to Nintendo Switch Online…