Nintendo Switch Online just got its first major Game Boy update in several months, giving subscribers access to classic handheld titles without needing original hardware. This addition matters because it expands the retro library for players who rely on the service for legacy gaming, specifically targeting fans of the original Game Boy and Game Boy Advance eras. Subscribers can now play these titles directly on their Switch consoles, bridging the gap between older portable systems and modern handhelds.
Three Game Boy titles and GBA updates arrive for subscribers
The update brings three specific Game Boy titles to the global Nintendo Switch Online library: Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, The Sword of Hope II, and Fortified Zone. These games join the existing catalog of NES, SNES, and Game Boy Color titles that are available with the standard subscription tier. The addition of these classics allows players to experience early Nintendo handheld hits on a single device.
- Game Boy Games Added: Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, The Sword of Hope II, Fortified Zone
- Game Boy Advance Games Added (Global): Dr. Mario & Puzzle League
- Game Boy Advance Games Added (Japan): Dr. Mario & Panel de Pon, Tomato Adventure
- Subscription Cost (Standard): $3.99/month, $7.99/3-month, $19.99/12-month
- Expansion Pack Cost: $49.99/year
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members receive additional Game Boy Advance content that is not available to standard subscribers. Globally, this tier includes Dr. Mario & Puzzle League, which combines two popular puzzle games into one package. In Japan, the Expansion Pack library features Dr. Mario & Panel de Pon and Tomato Adventure, offering regional exclusives for local players.
The standard subscription costs $3.99 for one month, $7.99 for three months, or $19.99 for a full year. The Expansion Pack add-on, which unlocks the Game Boy Advance titles, costs $49.99 per year. These prices apply to the US market, with international pricing varying by region as noted in previous reports.
We looked at the last Nintendo Switch Online update earlier while tracking Nintendo service changes. The current release marks a continuation of the service's effort to maintain a steady flow of retro content for its user base.
Nintendo Switch Online now offers a broader selection of Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games for its subscribers. Players with active memberships can access these titles immediately through the Nintendo Classics section of the app.
Source: VideoGameChronicles
