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List of Nintendo Switch Online games

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This is a list of all classic games available for the Nintendo Switch Online service. Nintendo Switch Online launched properly on September 19, 2018, and currently supports two (four with a premium subscription) systems. The service began with NES games at launch, then expanded into SNES games on September 6, 2019 and Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on February 8, 2023. From October 26, 2021, users are able to purchase a premium subscription that will allow them to access Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games, which expanded into Game Boy Advance games on February 8, 2023. These games can also be accessed offline, but require a weekly online contact to keep accessing them offline.

While playing, players can access a suspend menu by pressing specified buttons. In this menu, players can create up to four restore points and rewind gameplay, two features carried over from the Classic Edition systems.

Standard Subscription

NES

Nintendo Switch Online launched on September 19, 2018 with NES games. Subscribers also have the option to purchase Nintendo Switch NES Controllers, which attach to the Nintendo Switch system as with Joy-Con controllers, and can be charged when the system is docked with them attached.

NES games are compatible with the following controllers:

  • Joy-Con
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
  • Nintendo Switch NES Controllers
Title North America, Europe, Australia, S. Korea, Southeast Asia Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong Additional notes
Adventures of Lolo December 12, 2018 N/A N/A
Adventures of Lolo (Japan) N/A December 12, 2018 This version is not to be confused with the Western sequel, Adventures of Lolo 2.
Atlantis no Nazo N/A February 19, 2020 N/A
Balloon Fight September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Baseball September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Blaster Master January 16, 2019 January 16, 2019 An SP version was released on February 13, 2019.
City Connection June 12, 2019 June 12, 2019 N/A
Clu Clu Land May 15, 2019 May 15, 2019 N/A
Crystalis December 12, 2019 February 19, 2020 N/A
Daiva Story 6: Imperial of Nirsartia July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022 This is the first release of the game outside of Japan.
Dig Dug II March 31, 2022 March 31, 2022 N/A
Donkey Kong September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Donkey Kong Jr. May 15, 2019 May 15, 2019 N/A
Donkey Kong 3 July 17, 2019 July 17, 2019 N/A
Double Dragon September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Double Dragon II: The Revenge June 12, 2019 June 12, 2019 N/A
Downtown Nekketsu Kōshinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundōkai September 6, 2023 August 21, 2019 This is the first release of the game outside of Japan.
Dr. Mario September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 An SP version was released on December 12, 2018.
EarthBound Beginnings February 9, 2022 February 9, 2022 The international release is the ROM of the game that was localized into English for release on the NES but was never released.
Eliminator Boat Duel February 19, 2020 N/A N/A
Excitebike September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Famicom Wars N/A December 12, 2019 N/A
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light N/A March 13, 2019 Two SP versions were released on April 20, 2020.
Fire 'n Ice February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021 N/A
Ghosts 'n Goblins September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 An SP version was released on January 16, 2019.
Gradius September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 An SP version was released on November 14, 2018, followed by another one on August 21, 2019.
Ice Climber September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Ice Hockey September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Journey to Silius December 12, 2019 May 20, 2020 N/A
Joy Mech Fight September 6, 2023 January 16, 2019 This is the first release of the game outside of Japan.
Kid Icarus March 13, 2019 March 13, 2019 An SP version was released on April 10, 2019.
Kirby's Adventure February 13, 2019 February 13, 2019 An SP version was released on March 13, 2019.
Kung Fu Heroes August 21, 2019 August 21, 2019 N/A
Mappy-Land March 31, 2022 March 31, 2022 N/A
Mario Bros. September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Metroid November 14, 2018 November 14, 2018 An SP version was released on December 12, 2018, followed by another one on February 13, 2019.
Mighty Bomb Jack November 14, 2018 November 14, 2018 An SP version was released on July 17, 2019.
Mystery Tower June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023 This is the first release of the game outside of Japan, in which it was originally titled Tower of Babel.
NES Open Tournament Golf October 10, 2018 October 10, 2018 An SP version was released only in Japan on November 14, 2018.
Nightshade December 18, 2020 N/A N/A
Ninja Gaiden December 12, 2018 December 12, 2018 An SP version was released on January 16, 2019.
Ninja JaJaMaru-kun May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021 N/A
Pinball May 27, 2022 May 27, 2022 N/A
Pro Wrestling September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Punch-Out!! April 10, 2019 April 10, 2019 N/A
River City Ransom September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Route-16 Turbo N/A December 12, 2019 N/A
Rygar May 20, 2020 May 20, 2020 N/A
S.C.A.T. September 23, 2020 N/A N/A
Shadow of the Ninja February 19, 2020 N/A N/A
Smash Ping Pong N/A December 18, 2020 N/A
Soccer September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Solomon's Key October 10, 2018 October 10, 2018 N/A
Star Soldier April 10, 2019 April 10, 2019 An SP version was released on May 15, 2019.
StarTropics March 13, 2019 N/A N/A
Super Dodge Ball October 10, 2018 October 10, 2018 N/A
Super Mario Bros. September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Super Mario Bros. 2 February 13, 2019 February 13, 2019 N/A
Super Mario Bros. 3 September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 An SP version was released on July 28, 2021.
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels April 10, 2019 April 10, 2019 N/A
Tecmo Bowl September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Tennis September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
The Immortal July 15, 2020 N/A N/A
The Legend of Zelda September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 An SP version was released on October 10, 2018.
Tsuppari Ōzumō N/A February 13, 2019 N/A
TwinBee November 14, 2018 November 14, 2018 This game was made available internationally as part of 3D Classics in 2011, but this is the first time the original Famicom version is made available outside of Japan. An SP version was released on June 12, 2019.
Vice: Project Doom August 21, 2019 July 15, 2020 N/A
Volleyball June 12, 2019 June 12, 2019 N/A
VS. Excitebike May 15, 2019 May 15, 2019 N/A
Wario's Woods December 12, 2018 December 12, 2018 N/A
Wrecking Crew July 17, 2019 July 17, 2019 N/A
Xevious March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023 N/A
Yie Ar Kung-Fu N/A March 13, 2019 N/A
Yoshi September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 N/A
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link January 16, 2019 January 16, 2019 An SP version was released on March 13, 2019.

SNES

SNES games began to be added to Nintendo Switch Online on September 6, 2019, following the Nintendo Direct on September 4. Subscribers also have the option to buy a Nintendo Switch Online SNES Controller, which is charged the same way as a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.

SNES games are compatible with the following controllers:

  • Joy-Con
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
  • Nintendo Switch SNES Controller
Title North America, Europe, Australia, S. Korea, Southeast Asia Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong Additional notes
Bombuzal July 28, 2021 July 28, 2021 This is the first release of the game in PAL territories.
Brawl Brothers September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
Breath of Fire September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
Breath of Fire II December 12, 2019 February 19, 2020 N/A
Claymates July 28, 2021 N/A N/A
Congo's Caper May 27, 2022 N/A N/A
Demon's Crest September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
Donkey Kong Country July 15, 2020 July 15, 2020 N/A
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest September 23, 2020 September 23, 2020 N/A
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble December 18, 2020 December 18, 2020 N/A
Doomsday Warrior February 17, 2021 May 26, 2021 N/A
EarthBound February 9, 2022 February 9, 2022 Scans of the original strategy guide were released alongside this release.
Earthworm Jim 2 March 31, 2022 N/A N/A
F-Zero September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
Fighter's History July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022 N/A
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War N/A May 26, 2021 N/A
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem N/A September 23, 2020 N/A
Harvest Moon June 6, 2023 March 31, 2022 N/A
Jelly Boy July 28, 2021 N/A This is the first release of the game in North America.
Joe & Mac May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021 N/A
Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
Kirby no Kirakira Kizzu September 6, 2023 July 22, 2022 This is the first release of the game outside of Japan.
Kirby Super Star December 12, 2019 December 12, 2019 An SP version was released on June 9, 2022.
Kirby's Avalanche July 22, 2022 N/A N/A
Kirby's Dream Course September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 An SP version was released on June 9, 2022.
Kirby's Dream Land 3 September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 An SP version was released on June 9, 2022.
Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen'in Shūgō!! N/A December 18, 2020 N/A
Magical Drop 2 May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021 This is the first release of the Super Famicom version of the game outside of Japan. This release has been fully translated into English.
Mario's Super Picross September 23, 2020 February 17, 2021 This is the first release of the game in North America.
Natsume Championship Wrestling July 15, 2020 N/A N/A
Operation Logic Bomb May 20, 2020 N/A N/A
Panel de Pon May 20, 2020 May 20, 2020 This game was made available internationally as Tetris Attack in 1996, but this is the first time the original Super Famicom version is made available outside of Japan.
Pilotwings September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
Pop'n TwinBee February 19, 2020 February 19, 2020 This is the first release of the game in North America.
Prehistorik Man February 17, 2021 N/A N/A
Psycho Dream February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021 This is the first release of the game outside of Japan.
Rival Turf! May 27, 2022 May 27, 2022 N/A
Shin Megami Tensei N/A July 15, 2020 N/A
Shin Megami Tensei II N/A February 17, 2021 N/A
Shin Megami Tensei If... N/A July 28, 2021 N/A
Side Pocket March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023 N/A
Smash Tennis February 19, 2020 September 6, 2019 This is the first release of the game in North America.
Spanky's Quest May 26, 2021 N/A N/A
Star Fox September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
Star Fox 2 December 12, 2019 December 12, 2019 This game was previously exclusive to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition.
Stunt Race FX September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
Sugoi Hebereke N/A December 18, 2020 N/A
Super Baseball Simulator 1.000 May 26, 2021 June 6, 2023 This is the first release of the game in PAL territories.
Super E.D.F. Earth Defense Force September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
Super Mario All-Stars September 3, 2020 September 3, 2020 N/A
Super Mario Kart September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 An SP version was released on May 26, 2021.
Super Mario World September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 An SP version was released on March 31, 2022.
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
Super Metroid September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 An SP version was released on February 9, 2022.
Super Punch-Out!! December 12, 2019 May 20, 2020 An SP version was released on March 31, 2022.
Super Puyo Puyo 2 September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 This is the first release of the game outside of Japan.
Super Soccer September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
Super Tennis September 6, 2019 September 23, 2020 N/A
Super Valis IV December 18, 2020 N/A N/A
The Ignition Factor December 18, 2020 December 18, 2020 N/A
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 N/A
The Peace Keepers September 23, 2020 N/A N/A
Tuff E Nuff December 18, 2020 July 28, 2021 N/A
Umihara Kawase N/A May 27, 2022 N/A
Wild Guns May 20, 2020 September 23, 2020 N/A

Game Boy / Game Boy Color

Game Boy and Game Boy Color games began to be added to Nintendo Switch Online on February 8, 2023, following the Nintendo Direct on the same day. Players have the option to choose from three different filters while playing a game, including Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, and Game Boy Color. Multiplayer is also supported for these games, unlike the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console versions.

Game Boy/Game Boy Color games are compatible with the following controllers:

  • Joy-Con
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Title North America, Europe, Australia, S. Korea, Southeast Asia Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong Additional notes
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare February 8, 2023 N/A N/A
Blaster Master: Enemy Below June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023 N/A
BurgerTime Deluxe March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023 N/A
Game & Watch Gallery 3 February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
Gargoyle's Quest February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru N/A TBA N/A
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023 Motion controls from the original version are integrated into the Nintendo Switch system's motion controls.
Kirby's Dream Land February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
Kirby's Dream Land 2 March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023 N/A
Metroid II: Return of Samus February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
Pokémon Trading Card Game August 8, 2023 August 8, 2023 N/A
Quest for Camelot September 6, 2023 N/A N/A
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
Tetris February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages July 27, 2023 July 27, 2023 N/A
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons July 27, 2023 July 27, 2023 N/A
Wario Land 3 February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
Yakuman N/A February 8, 2023 N/A

Expansion Pack

Nintendo 64

Nintendo 64 games began to be added to Nintendo Switch Online on October 26, 2021, following the Nintendo Direct on September 23. Subscribers are required to purchase a premium subscription to access these games. They also have the option to purchase a wireless Nintendo 64 controller that can be charged the same way as a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.

Nintendo 64 games are compatible with the following controllers:

  • Joy-Con
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
  • Nintendo Switch N64 Controller
Title North America, Europe, Australia, S. Korea, Southeast Asia Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong Additional notes
1080° Snowboarding 2023 2023 N/A
Banjo-Kazooie January 20, 2022 January 20, 2022 N/A
Custom Robo N/A July 15, 2022 N/A
Custom Robo V2 N/A July 15, 2022 N/A
Dr. Mario 64 October 26, 2021 N/A This is the first release of the game in PAL territories.
Excitebike 64 August 30, 2023 August 30, 2023 N/A
F-Zero X March 11, 2022 March 11, 2022 N/A
GoldenEye 007 January 27, 2023 TBA N/A
Harvest Moon 64 N/A 2023 N/A
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022 N/A
Mario Golf April 15, 2022 April 15, 2022 N/A
Mario Kart 64 October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Mario Party November 2, 2022 November 2, 2022 N/A
Mario Party 2 November 2, 2022 November 2, 2022 N/A
Mario Party 3 2023 2023 N/A
Mario Tennis October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Paper Mario December 10, 2021 December 10, 2021 N/A
Pilotwings 64 October 13, 2022 October 13, 2022 N/A
Pokémon Puzzle League July 15, 2022 N/A N/A
Pokémon Snap June 24, 2022 June 24, 2022 N/A
Pokémon Stadium April 12, 2023 April 12, 2023 Pokémon cannot be transferred in this version.
Pokémon Stadium 2 August 8, 2023 August 8, 2023 Pokémon cannot be transferred in this version.
Sin and Punishment October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Star Fox 64 October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Super Mario 64 October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask February 25, 2022 February 25, 2022 N/A
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Wave Race 64 August 19, 2022 August 19, 2022 N/A
WinBack October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Yoshi's Story October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A

Sega Genesis

Sega Genesis games began to be added to Nintendo Switch Online on October 26, 2021, following the Nintendo Direct on September 23. Like with Nintendo 64 games, subscribers are required to purchase a premium subscription to access these games. They also have the option to purchase a wireless Genesis controller that can be charged the same way as a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.

Sega Genesis games are compatible with the following controllers:

  • Joy-Con
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
  • Nintendo Switch Genesis Controller
Title North America, Europe, Australia, S. Korea, Southeast Asia Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong Additional notes
Alien Soldier March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022 This game was originally exclusive to Sega Channel in North America.
Alien Storm December 16, 2022 December 16, 2022 N/A
Alisia Dragoon September 16, 2022 September 16, 2022 N/A
Altered Beast December 16, 2021 December 16, 2021 N/A
Beyond Oasis September 16, 2022 September 16, 2022 N/A
Castlevania: Bloodlines October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Columns December 16, 2022 December 16, 2022 N/A
Comix Zone July 1, 2022 July 1, 2022 N/A
Contra: Hard Corps October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Crusader of Centy June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023 N/A
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Dynamite Headdy December 16, 2021 December 16, 2021 N/A
Earthworm Jim September 16, 2022 September 16, 2022 N/A
Ecco the Dolphin October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Flicky April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023 This is the first release of the Genesis/Mega Drive version of the game in Japan.
Ghouls 'n Ghosts June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023 N/A
Golden Axe October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Golden Axe II December 16, 2022 December 16, 2022 N/A
Gunstar Heroes October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Kid Chameleon April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023 N/A
Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023 N/A
Light Crusader March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022 N/A
Mega Man: The Wily Wars July 1, 2022 July 1, 2022 This game was originally exclusive to Sega Channel in North America.
M.U.S.H.A. October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Pulseman April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023 This game was originally exclusive to Sega Channel in North America, and Wii Virtual Console in North America/Europe.
Ristar October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Shining Force October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Shining Force II April 22, 2022 April 22, 2022 N/A
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Sonic Spinball April 22, 2022 April 22, 2022 N/A
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Space Harrier II April 22, 2022 April 22, 2022 N/A
Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023 N/A
Streets of Rage 2 October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Strider October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 N/A
Super Fantasy Zone March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022 N/A
Sword of Vermilion December 16, 2021 December 16, 2021 N/A
Target Earth July 1, 2022 July 1, 2022 N/A
The Revenge of Shinobi June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023 N/A
Thunder Force II December 16, 2021 December 16, 2021 N/A
ToeJam & Earl December 16, 2021 December 16, 2021 N/A
Virtua Fighter 2 December 16, 2022 December 16, 2022 N/A
Zero Wing July 1, 2022 July 1, 2022 This game was originally exclusive to outside North America until it was released by Retro-Bit in 2020.

Game Boy Advance

Game Boy Advance games began to be added to Nintendo Switch Online on February 8, 2023, following the Nintendo Direct on the same day. Like with Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games, subscribers are required to purchase a premium subscription to access these games. Multiplayer is also supported for these games, unlike the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS (via the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program) Virtual Console versions.

Game Boy Advance games are compatible with the following controllers:

  • Joy-Con
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Title North America, Europe, Australia, S. Korea, Southeast Asia Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong Additional notes
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity TBA TBA N/A
Fire Emblem June 23, 2023 June 23, 2023 N/A
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade N/A June 23, 2023 N/A
Golden Sun TBA TBA N/A
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror TBA TBA N/A
Kuru Kuru Kururin February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
Mario Kart: Super Circuit February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
Metroid Fusion March 9, 2023 March 9, 2023 N/A
Super Mario Advance May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023 N/A
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 All of the e-Reader-exclusive stages are included with this release.
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023 N/A
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 N/A
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023 N/A

References

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