N64 and Sega Genesis emulators coming to Nintendo Switch
So many classic games coming to Switch.
What you need to know
A 40-minute Nintendo Direct took place today at 3:00 p.m. PT/6:00 p.m. ET.
News for several upcoming games was given.
Emulators are coming to Nintendo Switch including one for Sega Genesis and N64.
Rumors have been flying around for the last few weeks stating that some kind of Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator or even an N64 emulator would be coming to Nintendo Switch in the near future. Today it was confirmed that those rumors were partially true.
During today’s Nintendo Direct, we learned that the N64 emulator and a Sega Genesis emulator will be coming to the hybrid gaming system in the near future as a new subscription-based service. This is a separate service from the Nintendo Switch Online subscription currently in existance which gives players access to online gaming as well as select NES and SNES games. Prices have not been disclosed at this time for the new emulator. But we do know the plan will come into effect in late October. If you have an existing plan, you can switch over to the new one.
Several retro classics will be joining the best games on Nintendo Switch with this service. While fans hope the most popular titles will be included, the complete list of N64 and Sega Genesis games in each emulator haven’t been revealed yet.
These were some of the N64 games confirmed for the service.
Super Mario 64
Mario Kart 64
StarFox 64
Yoshi’s Story
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
SinBack Covert Operation
Mario Tennis
Dr. Mario 64
These were some of the Sega Genesis games confirmed for the service.
Castlevania Bloodlines
Contra Hard Corps
Dr. Robtnik’s Mean Bean Machine
Ecco the Dolphin
Golden Axe
Gunstar Heroes
Musha
Phantasy Star IV
Ristar
Shining Force
Shinobi III
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Streets of Rage 2
Strider
Along with these emulators, an N64 controller and a Sega Genesis controller have also been announced.
Classic access
Nintendo Switch Online
Online access and classic games
Get access to several NES and SNES games along with the ability to engage with online modes for all Switch games. You can purchase a monthly or yearly membership.
