Nintendo Switch Online adds Metroid: Zero Mission, Metroid 2 icons
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December is Metroid month (at least if you’re celebrating Metroid Prime 4), and in honor of that, new icons are available on Nintendo Switch Online for Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid 2: Return of Samus.
Each game has five options available. They’re all characters, which cost 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owners can claim them now.
Kirby Air Riders icons come to Nintendo Switch Online
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November 19: Nintendo Switch Online has added in a new set of icons, which celebrates the release of Kirby Air Riders. They can be claimed on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Like most sets, there are characters, backgrounds, and frames available. If you’re going for a character, each one costs 10 Platinum Points on My Nintendo. The others are 5 Platinum Points each.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Game Boy and NES apps gain remappable controls, Game Boy Easter egg
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With the latest update to Nintendo Classics: Game Boy and NES, remappable controls are now available. You can access the functionality on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The Game Boy app is at version 3.0.0 while NES is at version 8.0.0.
This feature had previously rolled out to apps for other retro consoles on Nintendo Switch Online. With it, players can decide what they want each button to do.
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Ninja Gaiden 2, Battletoads, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters, Bionic Commando
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Four more classic games have just dropped on Nintendo Switch Online, with Ninja Gaiden 2: The Dark Sword of Chaos, Battletoads, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters, and Bionic Commando all going live. They can be accessed now on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Ninja Gaiden 2: The Dark Sword of Chaos and Battletoads are new on the NES app. Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters and Bionic Commando represent the Game Boy side of things.
Here’s a trailer showing off Ninja Gaiden 2, Battletoads, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters, and Bionic Commando on Nintendo Switch Online:
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Dragon Ball FighterZ is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial is happening soon in Europe, which is for Dragon Ball FighterZ.
During the event period, those with an active subscription can access the full game for free. Also, save data carries over to the full version.
Nintendo shares updated stats for annual playing users, Nintendo Accounts, Switch Online members
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We have a few key statistics from Nintendo – specifically annual playing users, Nintendo Accounts, and Switch Online members. These tidbits were shared during a financial results briefing today.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Kirby’s Dream Land 3, Kirby 64 icons
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The November 2025 retro icons for Nintendo Switch Online just went up, and now Kirby’s Dream Land 3 as well as Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards are featured. These can be found on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
For both games, you can unlock access to the icons by playing their respective games in the Nintendo Classics apps. But with Kirby 64, you’ll need to be a member of the Expansion Pack tier on Nintendo Switch Online.
Disney Illusion Island is North America’s next Nintendo Switch Online Free Game Trial
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We finally have news about the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial for North America, which is Disney Illusion Island.
Members can play through the entire game for free. Additionally, save data is compatible with the full version if they choose to purchase it later. There will likely be a Nintendo eShop sale as well for all Switch owners, but we’re waiting to hear more about that.
Mario Halloween icons coming to Nintendo Switch Online
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Halloween is almost here, and Nintendo Switch Online will be celebrating with some special Mario series user icons. Mario himself will be appearing, but other characters will be showing up as well. We have a look at some of the designs above.
You’ll need to be a Nintendo Switch Online subscription at any tier in order to claim the icons. We don’t have all of the details yet, but they should be 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo (at least for characters). Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owners will have access to the event.
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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.
