Nintendo has launched a new membership plan to Switch Online. It will unlock a library full of Sega Genesis and Nintendo 64 games. In October, the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription plan will be available. Nintendo has yet to disclose pricing details, but they say more information will be available soon.
The Online Expansion Pack includes Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64. Starfox 64, The Legend of Zelda, Ocarina of Time and Mario Tennis. Also included are Ecco the Dolphin, Phantasy Star IV. Sonic the Hedgehog 2and Streets of Rage 2. Over time, additional N64 games will be added, including Pokemon Snap and Banjo-Kazooie as well as The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask, Paper Mario, and Streets of Rage 2. You can find a complete list at the end of this article of Expansion Pack titles.
The Expansion Pack Tier grants members all the benefits of a traditional Switch Online subscription and allows them to play some classic games online. For example, Mario Kart 64 will be available online for up to four people.
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Nintendo will be rolling out wireless N64/Genesis gamepads exclusively for Switch Online subscribers, in addition to the new (older) games and the online tier. To purchase the controllers, you will need a Switch Online membership.
Since the launch of the Switch in 2017, Switch owners have been waiting eagerly for N64 games to arrive on the platform. Today's announcement includes Genesis titles. It's not known how the games will be distributed via a subscription DLC.
The following old-school Nintendo games were included in the Online Expansion Pack by Nintendo:
Launch Lineup for Nintendo 64 Games
Super Mario 64
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Mario Kart 64
Star Fox 64
Sin and Punishment
Dr. Mario 64
Mario Tennis 64
WinBack
Yoshis Story
Coming Nintendo 64 Games (Plus More)
Banjo-Kazooie
Pokmon Snap
The Legend of Zelda Majoras Mask
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Mario Golf
Paper Mario
F-Zero X
Launch Lineup for SEGA Genesis Games
