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02-08-2023, 07:40 PM
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We heard you like Nintendo handheldsTwo new Nintendo platforms are coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service. Both Game Boy and Game Boy Advance are coming to Nintendo Switch Online, with the former available for all subscribers and GBA specifically on the Expansion Pass.
As shown in today's Nintendo Direct, both platforms are launching today with a library of classics from both. Each platform will have online multiplayer with friends as well; Game Boy will feature two-player, while GBA will have four-player options.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-KAU3bK1Y8
The Game Boy will offer a range of different color options, to imitate the various filters and screens of the handheld. Here's the launch line-up:
Nintendo Switch Online - Game Boy launch games
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
More games are on the way too, including the Oracle of Ages and Seasons games, the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble.
https://www.destructoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Nintendo-Direct-Feb-2023_252.jpg
The Game Boy Advance is also coming, but only for those who have the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass, Nintendo's added subscription upgrade (https://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-price-date-launch-news/). Here's the lineup of GBA games headed to the service:
Nintendo Switch Online - Game Boy Advance launch games
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$
Kuru Kuru Kururin
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
The Legend of Zelda; The Minish Cap
Additionally, more GBA games are teased to be headed to the service. Nintendo showed off Metroid Fusion, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Fire Emblem, F-Zero: Max Velocity, and Golden Sun.
Both services go live later today.
The post Game Boy hits Switch Online today, plus Advance on Expansion Pass (https://www.destructoid.com/game-boy-and-advance-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pass/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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We heard you like Nintendo handheldsTwo new Nintendo platforms are coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service. Both Game Boy and Game Boy Advance are coming to Nintendo Switch Online, with the former available for all subscribers and GBA specifically on the Expansion Pass.
As shown in today's Nintendo Direct, both platforms are launching today with a library of classics from both. Each platform will have online multiplayer with friends as well; Game Boy will feature two-player, while GBA will have four-player options.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-KAU3bK1Y8
The Game Boy will offer a range of different color options, to imitate the various filters and screens of the handheld. Here's the launch line-up:
Nintendo Switch Online - Game Boy launch games
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
More games are on the way too, including the Oracle of Ages and Seasons games, the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble.
https://www.destructoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Nintendo-Direct-Feb-2023_252.jpg
The Game Boy Advance is also coming, but only for those who have the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass, Nintendo's added subscription upgrade (https://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-price-date-launch-news/). Here's the lineup of GBA games headed to the service:
Nintendo Switch Online - Game Boy Advance launch games
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$
Kuru Kuru Kururin
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
The Legend of Zelda; The Minish Cap
Additionally, more GBA games are teased to be headed to the service. Nintendo showed off Metroid Fusion, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Fire Emblem, F-Zero: Max Velocity, and Golden Sun.
Both services go live later today.
The post Game Boy hits Switch Online today, plus Advance on Expansion Pass (https://www.destructoid.com/game-boy-and-advance-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pass/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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