Nintendo Classics
Nintendo Classics is a line of emulated retro games distributed by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Launched in 2018, subscribers of the Nintendo Switch Online service have access to games for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), Game Boy (GB) and Game Boy Color (GBC). A more expensive subscription tier, titled "Expansion Pack", was introduced in 2021. Through this tier, players can also access Nintendo 64 (N64), Sega Genesis (GEN), Game Boy Advance (GBA), and Virtual Boy (VB) games, with GameCube (GCN) exclusively available on Nintendo Switch 2. Each console's library is accessed through a dedicated app, with new games being added on an irregular basis. Games are accessible as long as the user has an active subscription, although users must connect to the internet at least once a week to access the apps whilst offline. The Nintendo Classics emulators include online multiplayer support, allowing players to play local multiplayer games remotely with friends. The emulators also support control remapping and save states, with most consoles also allowing players to rewind gameplay. Some NES and SNES games also have an alternative version labeled "SP" ("Extra" in some regions) which alters the game in some way, typically unlocking additional modes, starting the player with additional items or levels, or starting the player midway through the game. Nintendo Classics features numerous titles that were not available on Nintendo's Virtual Console. Some games saw their first re-release in any form since their original debut including Pro Wrestling, Vice: Project Doom and Pilotwings 64. The Nintendo Classics service marks the first release in North America for some games, such as Pop'n TwinBee, Smash Tennis and Mario's Super Picross.
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Nintendo Classics[i] is a line of emulated retro games distributed by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Launched in 2018, subscribers of the Nintendo Switch Online service have access to games for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), Game Boy (GB) and Game Boy Color (GBC). A more expensive subscription tier, titled "Expansion Pack",[a] was introduced in 2021. Through this tier, players can also access Nintendo 64 (N64), Sega Genesis (GEN), Game Boy Advance (GBA), and Virtual Boy (VB) games, with GameCube (GCN) exclusively available on Nintendo Switch 2. Each console's library is accessed through a dedicated app, with new games being added on an irregular basis. Games are accessible as long as the user has an active subscription, although users must connect to the internet at least once a week to access the apps whilst offline.
The Nintendo Classics emulators include online multiplayer support, allowing players to play local multiplayer games remotely with friends.[3][4][5][6][7] The emulators also support control remapping and save states, with most consoles also allowing players to rewind gameplay.[8][9] Some NES and SNES games also have an alternative version labeled "SP" ("Extra" in some regions) which alters the game in some way, typically unlocking additional modes, starting the player with additional items or levels, or starting the player midway through the game.
Nintendo Classics features numerous titles that were not available on Nintendo's Virtual Console. Some games saw their first re-release in any form since their original debut including Pro Wrestling,[10] Vice: Project Doom[11] and Pilotwings 64.[12] The Nintendo Classics service marks the first release in North America for some games, such as Pop'n TwinBee, Smash Tennis and Mario's Super Picross.[13][14]
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Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can access games for the NES, Game Boy (top row), Super NES, and Game Boy Color (bottom row).
Nintendo Entertainment System
[edit]With the launch of the Nintendo Switch Online service on September 19, 2018, NES games were made available with 20 titles available at launch. During its first year, Nintendo Classics provided a new batch of NES games on a monthly basis.[15] As of April 9, 2026[update], there are 95[b] games and 20 "SP" variations available, including the following:
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| September 19, 2018[16] | Balloon Fight | Nintendo | 
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| Baseball | Nintendo |
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| Donkey Kong | Nintendo |
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| Double Dragon | Arc System Works |
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| Dr. Mario | Nintendo |
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| Excitebike | Nintendo |
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| Ghosts 'n Goblins | Capcom |
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| Gradius | Konami |
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| Ice Climber | Nintendo |
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| Ice Hockey[c] | Nintendo |
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| The Legend of Zelda[c] | Nintendo |
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| Mario Bros. | Nintendo |
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| Pro Wrestling[c] | Nintendo |
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| River City Ransom | Arc System Works |
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| Soccer | Nintendo |
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| Super Mario Bros. | Nintendo |
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| Super Mario Bros. 3 | Nintendo |
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| Tecmo Bowl | Koei Tecmo |
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| Tennis | Nintendo |
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| Yoshi | Nintendo |
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| October 10, 2018[17][18] | The Legend of Zelda SP | Nintendo |
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| NES Open Tournament Golf | Nintendo |
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| Solomon's Key | Koei Tecmo |
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| Super Dodge Ball | Arc System Works |
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| November 14, 2018[19][20] | Gradius SP (Stage 5) | Konami |
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| Metroid[c] | Nintendo |
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| Mighty Bomb Jack | Koei Tecmo |
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| NES Open Tournament Golf SP | Nintendo | 
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| TwinBee | Konami |
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| December 12, 2018[21][22] | Adventures of Lolo (NA) | HAL Laboratory |
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| Adventures of Lolo (JP) | HAL Laboratory |
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| Dr. Mario SP | Nintendo |
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| Metroid SP (Ridley battle) | Nintendo |
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| Ninja Gaiden | Koei Tecmo |
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| Wario's Woods | Nintendo |
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| January 16, 2019[23][24] | Blaster Master | Sunsoft |
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| Ghosts'n Goblins SP | Capcom |
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| Joy Mech Fight[d] | Nintendo | [e]
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| Ninja Gaiden SP | Koei Tecmo |
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| Zelda II: The Adventure of Link[c] | Nintendo |
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| February 13, 2019[25][26] | Blaster Master SP | Sunsoft |
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| Kirby's Adventure | Nintendo |
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| Metroid SP (Mother Brain battle) | Nintendo |
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| Super Mario Bros. 2 | Nintendo |
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| Tsuppari Ōzumō | Koei Tecmo |
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| March 13, 2019[27][28] | Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light | Nintendo | [f]
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| Kid Icarus[c] | Nintendo |
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| Kirby's Adventure SP | Nintendo |
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| StarTropics | Nintendo |
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| Yie Ar Kung-Fu | Konami |
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| Zelda II: The Adventure of Link SP | Nintendo |
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| April 10, 2019[29] | Kid Icarus SP | Nintendo |
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| Punch-Out!! | Nintendo |
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| Star Soldier | Konami |
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| Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels[g] | Nintendo |
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| May 15, 2019[30] | Clu Clu Land | Nintendo |
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| Clu Clu Land: Welcome to New Cluclu Land[h] | Nintendo |
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| Donkey Kong Jr. | Nintendo |
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| Star Soldier SP | Konami |
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| Vs. Excitebike[g] | Nintendo |
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| June 12, 2019[31] | City Connection | City Connection |
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| Double Dragon II: The Revenge | Arc System Works |
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| TwinBee SP | Konami |
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| Volleyball[c] | Nintendo |
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| July 17, 2019[32] | Donkey Kong 3 | Nintendo |
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| Mighty Bomb Jack SP | Koei Tecmo |
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| Wrecking Crew | Nintendo |
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| August 21, 2019[33] | Downtown Nekketsu March: Super-Awesome Field Day! [d] | Arc System Works | [e]
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| Gradius SP (Second loop) | Konami |
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| Kung-Fu Heroes | Culture Brain |
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| Vice: Project Doom | Sega |
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| December 12, 2019[34] | Crystalis | SNK |
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| Famicom Wars | Nintendo |
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| Journey to Silius | Sunsoft |
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| Route-16 Turbo | Sunsoft |
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| February 19, 2020[35] | Eliminator Boat Duel | Piko Interactive |
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| The Mystery of Atlantis[d] | Sunsoft | [l]
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| Shadow of the Ninja | Natsume Inc. |
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| April 20, 2020[36] | Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light SP (Medeus Battle) | Nintendo |
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| Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light SP (Triangle Attack) | Nintendo |
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| May 20, 2020[37] | Rygar | Koei Tecmo |
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| July 15, 2020[38] | The Immortal | Piko Interactive |
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| September 23, 2020[39] | S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team | Natsume Inc. |
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| December 18, 2020[40] | Nightshade | Piko Interactive |
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| Smash Ping Pong[g] | Nintendo |
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| February 17, 2021[41] | Fire 'n Ice | Koei Tecmo |
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| May 26, 2021[42] | Ninja JaJaMaru-kun [d] | City Connection |
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| July 28, 2021[43] | Super Mario Bros. 3 SP | Nintendo |
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| February 9, 2022[44] | EarthBound Beginnings | Nintendo |
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| March 30, 2022[45] | Dig Dug II | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
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| Mappy-Land | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
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| May 26, 2022[46] | Pinball | Nintendo |
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| July 21, 2022[47] | Daiva Story 6: Imperial of Nirsartia[d] | D4 Enterprise |
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| March 15, 2023[48] | Xevious | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
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| June 5, 2023[49] | Mystery Tower | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
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| October 31, 2023[50] | Devil World | Nintendo |
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| The Mysterious Murasame Castle[g] | Nintendo |
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| Ninja JaJaMaru-kun SP | City Connection |
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| February 21, 2024[51] | R.C. Pro-Am | Xbox Game Studios |
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| Snake Rattle 'n' Roll | Xbox Game Studios |
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| July 4, 2024[52] | Cobra Triangle | Xbox Game Studios |
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| Donkey Kong Jr. Math | Nintendo |
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| Famicom Mukashibanashi: Shin Onigashima[g] | Nintendo |
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| Golf | Nintendo |
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| Gomoku Narabe Renju | Nintendo |
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| Mach Rider | Nintendo |
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| Mah-Jong | Nintendo |
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| Solar Jetman | Xbox Game Studios |
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| Urban Champion | Nintendo |
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| December 12, 2024[53] | Tetris | Nintendo |
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| November 26, 2025[54] | Battletoads | Xbox Game Studios |
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| Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos | Koei Tecmo |
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| April 9, 2026[55] | Mendel Palace | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
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| Pac-Man | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
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| The Tower of Druaga | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
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"SP" game
- ^ Full title: "Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack"
- ^ 84 games in North America and PAL regions, 12 of which are exclusive to these regions; 83 games in Japan, 11 of which are exclusive to this region.
- ^ a b c d e f g The Family Computer Disk System version was released in Japan
- ^ a b c d e Although available in the Western library, it is still only in its original Japanese language.
- ^ a b Originally exclusive to Japan, but was eventually released in Western regions on September 6, 2023
- ^ A standalone, English version of the game was released for purchase for a limited time via Nintendo eShop in the Americas, Europe, and Australia. It was available from December 4, 2020 until March 31, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e A Family Computer Disk System game
- ^ A Family Computer Disk System port of the arcade edition titled Vs. Clu Clu Land
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on July 15, 2020
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on February 19, 2020
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on May 20, 2020
- ^ Originally exclusive to Japan, but was eventually released in Western regions on July 4, 2024
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
[edit]Announced in a Nintendo Direct on September 4, 2019, SNES games were added to the service worldwide with 20 titles on September 5, 2019.[56] An update on July 29, 2025, added the ability to remap each game's controls,[57] as well as support for Super NES Mouse controls with compatible games; Switch 2 allows these games to be controlled with the Joy-Con 2's mouse controls, while playing on Switch requires a compatible USB mouse.[58] As of October 9, 2025[update], there are 85[a] games and 7 "SP" variations available, including the following:
"SP" game
- ^ 77 games in North America and PAL regions, 13 of which are exclusive to these regions; 72 games in Japan, 8 of which are exclusive to this region.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Japan, but was eventually released in Western regions on February 19, 2020
- ^ Published by Tonkin House in Japan
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on September 23, 2020
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on February 19, 2020
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on May 20, 2020
- ^ Panel de Pon was internationally released as Tetris Attack in 1996. This marks the first time the original game gets a worldwide release.[60]
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on September 23, 2020
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on February 17, 2021
- ^ Originally exclusive to Japan, but was eventually released in Western regions on April 12, 2024[62]
- ^ Originally exclusive to Japan, but was eventually released in Western regions on September 18, 2024[63]
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on July 28, 2021
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on May 26, 2021
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on June 5, 2023
- ^ Published by Marvelous in Japan
- ^ Originally exclusive to Japan, but was eventually released in Western regions on June 5, 2023
- ^ Originally exclusive to Japan, but was eventually released in Western regions on September 6, 2023
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on April 12, 2024[67]
Game Boy and Game Boy Color
[edit]Announced in a Nintendo Direct on February 8, 2023, Game Boy and Game Boy Color games were added to the service worldwide with 10 games the same day.[73] The Game Boy emulator includes multiple display settings that recreate the visual appearance and color palettes of the original Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, or Game Boy Color.[74] Super Game Boy features are not emulated. As of February 4, 2026[update], there are 45[a] games available, including the following:
| Release date | Game | Publisher(s) | Platform | NA/PAL | JP |
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| February 8, 2023[73] | Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare | THQ Nordic | GBC |
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| Game & Watch Gallery 3 | Nintendo | GBC |
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| Gargoyle's Quest | Capcom | GB |
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| Kirby's Dream Land | Nintendo | GB |
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| The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX | Nintendo | GBC |
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| Metroid II: Return of Samus | Nintendo | GB |
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| Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | Nintendo | GB |
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| Tetris | Nintendo | GB |
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| Wario Land 3 | Nintendo | GBC |
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| Yakuman | Nintendo | GB |
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| March 15, 2023[48] | BurgerTime Deluxe | G-Mode | GB |
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| Kirby's Dream Land 2 | Nintendo | GB |
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| June 5, 2023[49] | Blaster Master: Enemy Below | Sunsoft | GBC |
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| Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble | Nintendo | GBC |
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| July 27, 2023[75] | The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages | Nintendo | GBC |
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| The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons | Nintendo | GBC |
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| August 8, 2023[76] | Pokémon Trading Card Game | Nintendo | GBC |
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| September 6, 2023[77] | Quest for Camelot | Nintendo | GBC |
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| October 31, 2023[50] | Castlevania Legends | Konami | GB |
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| March 12, 2024[78] | Dr. Mario | Nintendo | GB |
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| Mario Golf | Nintendo | GBC |
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| Mario Tennis | Nintendo | GBC |
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| May 15, 2024[79] | Alleyway | Nintendo | GB |
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| Baseball | Nintendo | GB |
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| Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru | Nintendo | GB |
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| Super Mario Land | Nintendo | GB |
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| June 7, 2024[80] | Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge | Capcom | GB |
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| Mega Man II | Capcom | GB |
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| Mega Man III | Capcom | GB |
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| Mega Man IV | Capcom | GB |
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| Mega Man V | Capcom | GB |
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| November 22, 2024[81] | Donkey Kong Land | Nintendo | GB |
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| November 26, 2024[82] | Donkey Kong Land 2 | Nintendo | GB |
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| December 4, 2024[83] | Donkey Kong Land III | Nintendo | GB |
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| December 12, 2024[84] | Tetris DX | Nintendo | GBC |
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| March 7, 2025[85] | Donkey Kong | Nintendo | GB |
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| Mario's Picross | Nintendo | GB |
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| May 23, 2025[86] | Gradius: The Interstellar Assault | Konami | GB |
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| Kirby's Star Stacker | Nintendo | GB |
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| Survival Kids | Konami | GBC |
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| The Sword of Hope | Kemco | GB |
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| November 26, 2025[54] | Bionic Commando | Capcom | GB |
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| Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters | Nintendo | GB |
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| February 4, 2026[87] | Balloon Kid | Nintendo | GB |
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| Yoshi | Nintendo | GB |
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- ^ 43 games in North America and PAL regions, 2 of which are exclusive to these regions; 43 games in Japan, 2 of which are exclusive to this region.
Expansion Pack
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Subscribers to the premium "Expansion Pack" tier have access to games for the Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, Virtual Boy (top row), Game Boy Advance, and GameCube (bottom row).
Nintendo 64
[edit]Announced in a Nintendo Direct on September 23, 2021,[3] Nintendo 64 games were added to the service worldwide with nine titles on October 25, 2021.[88] Games are based on the NTSC releases using 60 Hz timing; select games also have the option to play the European versions which run at their original PAL 50 Hz speed, including those that support multiple languages.[89] The app does not emulate the ability to save to a Controller Pak, meaning some games can only save progress through the use of save states.[90][91] An update on June 5, 2025 added the ability to remap each game's control scheme.[92] Players on the Nintendo Switch 2 are also able to rewind gameplay and apply a CRT filter.[92] Games that received a Z rating from the Japanese CERO rating board or an M rating from the ESRB are available as part of a separate "18+" application in Japan or "Mature 17+" application in western regions.[93] As of December 17, 2025[update], there are 44[a] games available, including the following:
| Release date | Game | Publisher(s) | NA/PAL | JP |
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| October 25, 2021[88] | Dr. Mario 64 | Nintendo |
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| The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time[b] | Nintendo |
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| Mario Kart 64 | Nintendo |
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| Mario Tennis | Nintendo |
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| Sin and Punishment | Nintendo |
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| Star Fox 64[b] | Nintendo |
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| Super Mario 64[b] | Nintendo |
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| WinBack[b] | Koei Tecmo |
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| Yoshi's Story[b] | Nintendo |
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| December 10, 2021[94] | Paper Mario[b] | Nintendo |
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| January 20, 2022[95] | Banjo-Kazooie[b] | Xbox Game Studios |
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| February 25, 2022[96] | The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask[b] | Nintendo |
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| March 11, 2022[97] | F-Zero X | Nintendo |
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| April 15, 2022[98] | Mario Golf | Nintendo |
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| May 20, 2022[99] | Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards | Nintendo |
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| June 24, 2022[100] | Pokémon Snap[b] | Nintendo |
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| July 15, 2022[101][102] | Custom Robo | Nintendo |
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| Custom Robo V2 | Nintendo |
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| Pokémon Puzzle League[b] | Nintendo |
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| August 19, 2022[103] | Wave Race 64[b] | Nintendo |
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| October 13, 2022[104] | Pilotwings 64[b] | Nintendo |
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| November 2, 2022[105] | Mario Party[b] | Nintendo |
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| Mario Party 2[b] | Nintendo |
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| January 27, 2023[106] | GoldenEye 007[c] | Nintendo |
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| April 12, 2023[107] | Pokémon Stadium[b] | Nintendo |
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| August 8, 2023[76] | Pokémon Stadium 2[b] | Nintendo |
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| August 30, 2023[108] | Excitebike 64 | Nintendo |
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| October 27, 2023[109] | Mario Party 3[b] | Nintendo |
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| November 30, 2023[110] | Jet Force Gemini[b][c] | Xbox Game Studios | [e]
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| December 8, 2023[111] | 1080° Snowboarding[b] | Nintendo |
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| Harvest Moon 64 | Natsume Inc.[f] |
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| February 21, 2024[51] | Blast Corps[b] | Xbox Game Studios[g] |
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| April 24, 2024[112] | Extreme-G | Throwback Entertainment |
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| Iggy's Reckin' Balls | Throwback Entertainment |
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| June 18, 2024[113] | Perfect Dark[b][c][i] | Xbox Game Studios |
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| Turok: Dinosaur Hunter[b][c][i] | Nightdive Studios |
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| October 25, 2024[114] | Banjo-Tooie[b] | Xbox Game Studios |
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| October 29, 2024[115] | Shadow Man[b][i] | Nightdive Studios |
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| Turok 2: Seeds of Evil[b][c][i] | Nightdive Studios |
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| January 31, 2025[116] | Ridge Racer 64 | Nintendo |
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| May 16, 2025[117] | Killer Instinct Gold | Xbox Game Studios |
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| September 4, 2025[118] | Forsaken 64[i] | Nightdive Studios |
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| December 17, 2025[119] | Rayman 2: The Great Escape | Ubisoft |
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| Tonic Trouble | Ubisoft |
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- ^ 42 games in North America and PAL regions, nine of which are exclusive to these regions; 35 games in Japan, two of which are exclusive to this region.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y Both the 60 Hz and the 50 Hz versions of this game are available.
- ^ a b c d e Available in the Nintendo 64 18+ application in Japan
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on November 30, 2023.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Japan, but was eventually released in Western regions on December 8, 2023
- ^ Published by Marvelous in Japan
- ^ Published by Nintendo in Japan.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on April 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Available in the Nintendo 64 Mature 17+ application in western regions
- ^ a b Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on January 31, 2025
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on May 16, 2025.
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
[edit]Announced in a Nintendo Direct on September 23, 2021, Sega Genesis games were added to the service worldwide with 15 titles on October 25, 2021.[88] As of April 11, 2025[update], there are 51[a] games available, including the following:
- ^ 50 games in North America and PAL regions, one of which is exclusive to these regions; 50 games in Japan, one of which is exclusive to this region.
Game Boy Advance
[edit]Announced in a Nintendo Direct on February 8, 2023, Game Boy Advance games were added to the service worldwide with six titles the same day.[73] An update in September 2025 added the ability to remap the in-game controls.[130] As of March 10, 2026[update], there are 31[a] games available, including the following:
- ^ 28 games in North America and PAL regions, none of which are exclusive to these regions; 31 games in Japan, three of which are exclusive to this region.
- ^ a b c d Although available in the Western library, it is still only in its original Japanese language.
- ^ Published by The Pokémon Company in Japan
GameCube
[edit]GameCube was added to the service with three games alongside the Nintendo Switch 2's launch on June 5, 2025. GameCube games are only available on Nintendo Switch 2.[145] The emulator allows players to reassign buttons and customize controls for each game.[146] Players are also able to control the games using original GameCube controllers via the GameCube Controller Adapter.[147] As of March 18, 2026[update], there are 9[a] games available, including the following:
| Release date | Game | Publisher(s) | NA/PAL | JP |
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| June 5, 2025[145] | F-Zero GX | Nintendo |
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| The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker | Nintendo |
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| Soulcalibur II | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
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| July 3, 2025[148] | Super Mario Strikers | Nintendo |
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| August 21, 2025[149] | Chibi-Robo! | Nintendo |
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| October 30, 2025[150] | Luigi's Mansion | Nintendo |
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| December 11, 2025[151] | Wario World | Nintendo |
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| January 9, 2026[152] | Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance | Nintendo |
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| March 18, 2026[153] | Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | Nintendo[b] |
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| TBA[154] | Pokémon Colosseum | Nintendo[b] |
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| Super Mario Sunshine | Nintendo |
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- ^ 9 games in North America and PAL regions, none of which are exclusive to these regions; 9 games in Japan, none of which are exclusive to this region.
- ^ a b Published by The Pokémon Company in Japan
Virtual Boy
[edit]Announced in a Nintendo Direct on September 12, 2025, Virtual Boy games were added to the service on February 17, 2026, with seven games available at launch.[155][156] The games display two separate images on either side of the screen to recreate the stereoscopic 3D effect of the original system.[157] The games cannot be displayed in full screen and require the use of an additional headset accessory for proper play.[156] The accessory is available in two formats: a plastic mount based on the original system, and a cardboard sleeve.[156] While not officially supported,[158] the Virtual Boy headsets are also compatible with games that supported the Nintendo Labo VR Kit and vice versa.[159][160] Players can adjust the screen size and inter-pupillary distance of the display to refine the 3D effect.[161] A planned update to the application will allow players to view the games in other colors.[162] In addition to released games, the Virtual Boy library will include a pair of previously unreleased games, D-Hopper and Zero Racers.[155] As of March 10, 2026[update], there are 9[a] games available, including the following:
| Release date | Game | Publisher(s) | NA/PAL | JP |
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| February 17, 2026[155] | 3D Tetris | Nintendo[b] |
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| Galactic Pinball | Nintendo |
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| Golf | Nintendo[b] |
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| The Mansion of Innsmouth | I'MAX |
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| Red Alarm | Nintendo[b] |
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| Teleroboxer | Nintendo |
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| Virtual Boy Wario Land | Nintendo |
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| March 10, 2026[144] | Mario Clash | Nintendo |
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| Mario's Tennis | Nintendo |
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| 2026[155][163][164] | D-Hopper | Nintendo |
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| Jack Bros. | Atlus |
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| Space Invaders Virtual Collection | Taito |
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| V-Tetris | The Tetris Company |
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| Vertical Force | Nintendo[c] |
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| Virtual Bowling | Hamster Corporation |
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| Virtual Fishing | Marvelous |
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| Zero Racers | Nintendo |
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See also
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