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.
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 Classics Switch Online GBA app adds new functionality
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
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.
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Forsaken 64 announced for Nintendo Switch Online, Japan getting Magical Vacation
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Switch | 0 comments
Two new Nintendo Switch Online games are on the way, with North America getting Forsaken 64 while Japan is set to receive Magical Vacation.
Forsaken 64 originally launched in 1998. Probe Entertainment was behind the title, which was a first-person shooter.
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Fire Emblem, F-Zero icons
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We’re in September, which means there’s a new set of classic icons available on Nintendo Switch Online – and now it’s time for Fire Emblem and F-Zero to shine. They’ll be up for the whole month.
Both of these have a “play to unlock” requirement. That means you’ll need to boot up F-Zero on the SNES app and Fire Emblem on the GBA app in order for them to be made available. Note that for Fire Emblem, you’ll need to be a part of the Expansion Pack tier on Nintendo Switch Online.
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Best retro Nintendo games to play on Switch 2 and Switch
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
When you think of Nintendo Switch 2, you’re probably thinking of all the new games confirmed for the system – and that’s completely understandable. Generally speaking, Nintendo releases one new major title per month to spread them out. If you’ve played tons of Nintendo Switch games and finished the latest Switch 2 game, what are you supposed to play in the time between? That’s where Switch Online’s Nintendo Classic range comes in.
Nintendo has added a lot of games to their NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance platforms, and it’s a great idea to try out some older titles while you wait for the next new one. Their lineup of retro games is about to get a whole lot better, too: not only are GameCube games starting to release on the system, but it’s also got a built-in microphone, which theoretically makes Nintendo DS games possible as well. So today, we’re going over some of the best offerings on Nintendo Switch Online plus some new games Nintendo could realistically add over the Switch 2’s (hopefully) long lifespan.
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Monster Hunter Stories 2 is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will be featured as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Europe, it’s been announced. Head on over to the official Nintendo eShop page to download it now.
That means if you’re subscribed to the service, the full game can be accessed entirely for free. On top of that, save data carries over if you decide to make a purchase later on.
Below is an overview of the game:
Nintendo Switch Online offering Drag x Drive icons
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
August 6: Drag x Drive is almost here, and to celebrate, new icons are now available on Nintendo Switch Online. Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owner can grab them now.
Characters and backgrounds are currently available based on the game. For the former, it’s 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Backgrounds go for 5 Platinum Points each. You’ll always be able to keep them, even if your Nintendo Switch Online membership ends.
Super Mario Party Jamboree icons added to Switch Online for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
July 23: Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV will be out everywhere tomorrow, and to celebrate, new icons have arrived on Switch Online.
Many of you should know the drill by now. All of these icons are available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members. It’s 10 Platinum Points per character and 5 Platinum Points each for backgrounds and frames. Once you claim an icon, you keep it forever even if your Nintendo Switch Online subscription ends.
GameCube game Chibi-Robo lands on Nintendo Switch 2 next week
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The next GameCube game on Nintendo Switch 2 has now been confirmed, as Chibi-Robo is coming to Nintendo Classics in just a few days. The title launches on August 21, 2025.
Chibi-Robo, which first launched in 2005 (2006 in the west), will be available to Nintendo Switch Online members. Note that you’ll need to be subscribed to the Expansion Pack tier.
Here’s an overview of the game:
