Nintendo’s classic franchises are among the most recognizable in the gaming world. From theMarioBrothers toThe Legend of Zeldaseries, gamers have fond memories of their exploits with Nintendo’s catalog of games. Many of these series are still running today, however, the older titles retain a place in gamer’s hearts thanks to nostalgia and excellence. Plenty of these classic titles are available on theNintendo Switch, and the console’s list of old-school games continues to grow.
The recent Nintendo Direct announced a broad range of new titles set to release on theNintendo Switch, including the long-awaitedBayonetta 3. However, retro gamers would have been more intrigued by the announcement of more classic titles making their way to the Switch soon. These are set to join the classic titles already available on the Switch through Nintendo Switch Online, although they also mark the introduction of a new membership plan. While the price of this membership plan isn’t yet known, it’s become clear that for retro gamers, the Nintendo Switch is a great option.
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Nintendo Switch Online’s Retro Game Collection
Among the most exciting announcements at the recent Nintendo Direct were the reveals for Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games coming to Nintendo Switch Online. A total of 14 Sega Genesis games were revealed, along with nine Nintendo 64 games at launch, with an additional nine to be released in the future. This joins the existing collection ofretro games on Nintendo Switch Online, which includes titles from the NES and SNES. There’s also the potential for more retro games in the future; while it was not announced at the recent Nintendo Direct, there have also been rumors circulating that Game Boy games are likely coming to the service.
What caused some controversy with the announcement of N64 and Genesis games coming to the Switch was the reveal that these will be a part of a “new membership plan” launching next month. The pricing of the new plan is unknown at this time.
Old-School Titles on the Nintendo Switch
There was an emerging trend a few years ago ofmini retro consolescontaining a collection of games. These were popular in part for the novelty factor of owning a miniature version of a childhood console, but also because many gamers are eager to replay titles from their childhood. This made the demand for retro games evident, and Nintendo has since made the Switch the perfect console for nostalgic gamers. The addition of Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games to Nintendo Switch Online is just further evidence to the Switch’s growing investment in retro gaming. For gamers looking to play a good mix of retro and modern titles, the Switch is the place to be.
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