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Nintendo Switch Online

Original: With May the 4th tomorrow, Nintendo have revealed that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is the next game to get the Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial treatment.

Those that are currently a part of the service can play the full game entirely at no extra cost. The trial period will be held between May 3 and May 9.

Like other similar offers of this nature, any progress you make can be used in the full version if you choose to purchase the game later on. Additionally, you can earn Platinum Points on My Nintendo simply for participating.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic launched on Switch via the eShop in November 2021. Read more about it below.

A new wave of Nintendo Switch Online user icons have just been added to the service.

Players will be able to trade Platinum coins for icons based on Endless Ocean Luminous, which releases this week. 4 total waves of icons will be releasing for the game.

Switch Online Extreme-G, Iggy's Reckin' Balls

Two more N64 games are joining the Nintendo Switch Online service with Extreme-G and Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls. Both are now immediately available.

Both of these titles are being made available as part of the Expansion Pack tier of Nintendo Switch Online. That membership also includes access to SEGA Genesis games.

Here’s some information about both titles:

NBA 2K24 Switch Online Game Trial

NBA 2K24 has been announced as the latest Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America.

During the trial period, members can try out the full game for free. If you decide to pick up the full experience, save data transfers over.

Switch Online Wrecking Crew '98, Amazing Hebereke, Super R-Type

Three new games just dropped on Nintendo Switch Online – specifically Wrecking Crew ’98, Amazing Hebereke, and Super R-Type.

As Super Famicom games, Wrecking Crew ’98 and Amazing Hebereke previously came to Japan. Super R-Type represents the SNES.

Here’s an overview of all three games:

March 21: To accompany Princess Peach: Showtime‘s release, new icons for the game are being added to Nintendo Switch Online.

4 waves of icons will be releasing for the game. Subscribers can spend My Nintendo Platinum Points on several different designs. A bunch of character icons can be picked up for 10 Platinum Points each, while backgrounds and frames go for 5 Platinum Points apiece.

Starting today, Nintendo Switch Online members can get their hands on Yoshi’s Island icons.

This is another instance of a game being tied to playing. Before gaining access to the icons, you’ll need to boot up Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island on the SNES app. Then you’ll be able to access the full set – of which there are only five. Characters are available for 10 Platinum Points each via My Nintendo.

F-Zero Maximum Velocity Switch Online

F-Zero Maximum Velocity is set to join Nintendo Switch Online this week, Nintendo has announced. It’ll be going live on March 29, 2024.

F-Zero: Maximum Velocity originally released for the Game Boy Advance. If you’re interested in accessing the game, you’ll need a subscription to the Expansion Pack tier for Nintendo Switch Online.

November 30 (2022): Nintendo Switch Online previously offered users icons for Splatoon 3, but the game is now a featured title once again. There’ll be five sets that rotate weekly on every Wednesday until January 9, 2023.

As usual, there are characters, backgrounds, and frames to choose from. Each one costs 5 or 10 Platinum Points as earned through My Nintendo. Once you’ve claimed an icon, it’s yours to claim forever – even if your subscription to Nintendo Switch Online expires.

Dr Mario, Mario Golf, Mario Tennis Nintendo Switch Online

Three new games have been announced for release on Nintendo Switch Online, with Dr. Mario, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis joining the service. All three drop on March 12, 2024.

Dr. Mario represents the Game Boy. Mario Golf and Mario Tennis were originally made for the Game Boy Color. They released in 1990, 1999, and 2000 (2001 in the west) respectively.

All three titles are appearing on Nintendo Switch Online in celebration of MAR10 Day.


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