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Game Boy games are now part of Nintendo Switch Online

And the Expansion Pack.

A series of Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games are now part of Nintendo Switch Online.

First, a range of Game Boy games are part of the base Nintendo Switch Online subscription, allowing for playback on Nintendo Switch.

“You can use Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket or Game Boy Color screen filters to help customise your play style,” Nintendo advised. “And, up to two players can play compatible games together locally or online for the first time.”

The Game Boy games available today include:

  • Tetris
  • Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden Coins
  • The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
  • GARGOYLE’S QUEST
  • Game & Watch Gallery 3
  • Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
  • Metroid II – Return of Samus
  • Wario Land 3
  • Kirby’s Dream Land

Moreover, a range of Game Boy Advance games are also available in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack program.

“Local and online play is supported for compatible games, and up to four players can play together online for the first time,” Nintendo said.

Game Boy Advance titles now available include:

  • Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
  • WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania
  • Kuru Kuru Kururin
  • Mario Kart: Super Circuit
  • Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
  • The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

Nintendo Switch Online is priced at $29.95 AUD per year, while the + Expansion Pack addition brings the total price to $59.95 AUD. Learn more here.


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