How to Access the Nintendo Switch Online Classic Game Libraries
Description:
Instructions on how to access the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 64, Nintendo 64: Mature, SEGA Mega Drive, Game Boy and Game Boy Advance game libraries available via Nintendo Switch Online.
Important:
- An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access the Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online and Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online classic game libraries.
- An active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is required to access the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online: Mature, SEGA Mega Drive – Nintendo Switch Online and Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online classic game libraries.
- Nintendo eShop access on Nintendo Switch may depend on the country/region setting for your Nintendo Account.
Complete These Steps:
- On your Nintendo Switch console, open Nintendo eShop and select a user with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership.
- Scroll down on the left-hand side and select Nintendo Switch Online.
- Scroll down and select the classic game library you want to download from the “Special Offers” or “Expansion Pack Content” sections.
- Select Free Download twice.
- Once downloaded to the HOME Menu, this library of games will be available to all users with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Additional information
When opening one of the classic game libraries, internet access may be required periodically to validate your membership status.