Luigi’s Mansion coming to Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics on Switch 2 next week
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We’re only a few days away from Luigi’s Mansion joining Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics for Switch 2 owners. Just announced, the game is slated for October 30, 2025.
Luigi’s Mansion will be available for Nintendo Switch Online members. However, you’ll specifically need to be a member of the Expansion Pack tier.
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My Nintendo adds Metroid metal display for Switch Online members
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My Nintendo updated with its latest reward, which is a Metroid metal display. However, you need to be a Nintendo Switch Online members in order to claim it.
The display features the classic original NES package art on a metal panel and rests on a sleek black acrylic base etched with the My Nintendo logo. Nintendo says: “It’s a stylish and nostalgic tribute for any fan or collector who’s ventured through Zebes and faced the Space Pirates.”
The dimensions are as follows:
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Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
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It’s been a bit since the last Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial, but a new one has now been announced – at least for Europe. Those with an active subscription will be able to play Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance at no extra cost during the event period.
The entire game can be accessed during the trial. Also, save data will transfer over if you decide to make a purchase later. There will likely be a sale for everyone to take advantage of as well.
Nintendo Switch Online has just received Mario & Wario, Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, Fatal Fury Special
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Three more SNES classics have just arrived on Nintendo Switch Online with Mario & Wario, Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, and Fatal Fury Special. All three are live for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch users with an active membership.
Mario & Wario is especially noteworthy. The game, which only released in Japan on the Super Famicom, has options for mouse controls on Nintendo Switch 2.
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Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 icons coming to Nintendo Switch Online
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September 17: This isn’t much of a surprise, but Nintendo has confirmed Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 icons for Switch Online.
The company tends to celebrate its new releases with user icon drops. For Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, this will be starting next week. Fans can grab icons starting on September 24 (September 25 in Japan), which is one week before launch. Three waves are planned in total.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Mario’s Super Picross, Mario Party 3 icons
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Nintendo Switch Online is ringing in October with new icons for Mario’s Super Picross and Mario Party 3 icons. This goes for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Both of these are “play to unlock” rewards, but it’s actually pretty simple. If you start up the SNES app and play Mario’s Super Picross for even a second, those icons will be made available to you. The same goes for Mario Party 3 on the N64 app, though that requires a membership to the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack tier.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land gets new Nintendo Switch Online icons for Switch 2 Edition
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August 27: A new set of Nintendo Switch Online icons are now available Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which celebrates the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Designs were previously went live awhile back, though now fans can get their hands on the latest ones.
It’s the usual deal here. You can nab icons for characters, backgrounds, and frames. As we typically see, characters cost 10 Platinum Points on My Nintendo. Backgrounds and frames are 5 Platinum Points each.
Nintendo Switch Online adding GBA games Klonoa Empire of Dreams, Mr. Driller 2
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Not one, but two new games are inbound for Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics via Nintendo Switch Online with Klonoa Empire of Dreams and Mr. Driller 2 joining the service. Both arrive on September 25, 2025. A membership to the Expansion Pack tier of the service will be required.
Klonoa Empire of Dreams originally hit the GBA in 2001. Mr. Driller 2 debuted earlier, launching in 2000.
Virtual Boy games coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch on Nintendo Classics
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Virtual Boy games are on the way to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch as part of Nintendo Classics, it’s been revealed. This will be available on February 17, 2026. You will need to be a member of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier in order to gain access.
Nintendo will be putting out an accessory (cardboard model is $25, main peripheral is $100) to play these games – so you’ll need that as well as Joy-Con or Joy-Con 2 controllers. 14 titles will be released over time, including Mario’s Tennis, Galactic Pinball, and Teleroboxer.
Nintendo Classics Switch Online GBA app adds new functionality
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The Nintendo Classics Switch Online app has now been updated, and new features have been added in. Note that you’ll need to download and install version 3.0.0.
The main addition is that button remapping is now supported. That means if you’re unhappy with the setup for a particular game, you can rearrange things to your heart’s content. Button mapping was added to the Nintendo Classics SNES app not too long ago as well.
