Monster Hunter Stories 2 is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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Wario Land 3 and 4 icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
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Just a short while ago, Nintendo Switch Online added in new icons for both Wario Land 3 and Wario Land 4.
These are classified as “play to unlock” rewards. That means you need to boot up Wario Land 3 in the Game Boy app and Wario Land 4 in the GBA equivalent before they’re made available. Note that the latter requires a membership to the Expansion Pack tier.
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Nintendo Switch Online SNES app now supports button mapping, CRT filter updated
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A couple of interesting nuggets have come to light following yesterday’s update for the SNES app on Nintendo Switch Online.
First, a big addition is the inclusion of button mapping. If you’re not liking the setup Nintendo has in place for a particular game, you can change things to your heart’s content. And if you mess something up or change your mind, you can always revert to the default mapping.
Below is a look at the feature:
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Mario Paint gets surprise Nintendo Switch Online release, features mouse controls
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As a surprise out of nowhere, Nintendo has just released Mario Paint on Switch Online.
A big feature is that mouse support is included. You can either use the Joy-Con 2 or a compatible USB mouse. Now that Switch 2 has launched, Nintendo may have felt this was a fitting time to have it ready. A subscription to the Expansion Pack tier is not required, so all Nintendo Switch Online members can access it.
Here’s a brief overview:
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Nintendo bringing back Switch Online: Playtest Program
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July 19: The Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program is getting a second run, it’s been announced.
Those with an active membership to the service’s Expansion Pack tier, are at least 18 years old, and reside in certain territories will be eligible to join. Sign-ups start on a first-come, first-served basis on July 21 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM in the UK / 5 PM in Europe. You’ll be able to register here, though it’s not guaranteed you’ll be selected – 40,000 participants will be chosen.
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Mario Kart World icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
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June 4: As we enter the Nintendo Switch 2 era, the very first Switch Online icons are here for a game on the console – that being Mario Kart World.
Starting today, different designs will be available if you’re a member of the service. Fans can grab icons for many different characters, backgrounds, and frames. Characters, as usual, cost 10 My Nintendo Platinum Points each. Backgrounds and frames will set you back 5 Platinum Points. Icons can be earned on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Switch 2 Nintendo Switch Online GameCube analysis shows latency issues
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo Switch 2 kicked off its launch with GameCube games on Switch Online, but unfortunately, it’s not entirely perfect with some issues having been noticed – particularly with latency.
Right now the emulation Nintendo has in place isn’t up to snuff compared to the original GameCube releases. Everything available right now – F-Zero GX, Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2, and Super Mario Strikers – is affected.
