Nintendo Switch Adds Four Super Nintendo Games to Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Adds Four Super Nintendo Games to Switch Online

Key Takeaways

  • Nintendo Switch Online adds four new SNES games, including Battletoads/Double Dragon.
  • The service offers value by giving access to games that haven’t previously been available in the western market.
  • Japanese exclusives like the Kunio-Kun series make gamers excited for future additions.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that Nintendo Switch Online has been a game-changer for me! The recent addition of four new SNES games, including Battletoads/Double Dragon, is nothing short of exhilarating.


Just added to their collection are four fresh games on the Nintendo Switch Online platform, one being the unique combination of “Battletoads/Double Dragon.” The Nintendo Switch Online service continues to impress with its commendable efforts in enhancing the value for its subscribers. Though primarily designed as a source for free additional games, it has also served as a gateway for players to explore titles that were previously unavailable in the western market.

In early 2024, three previously Japan-only Game Boy Advance “Starfy” games were added to the service, sparking excitement among gamers who look forward to playing titles that weren’t released in Western countries. The vast collection of games from various consoles offered by Nintendo’s Switch Online service has already left a lasting impression.

On Nintendo’s YouTube channel, it was announced that Nintendo Switch Online has expanded its SNES game library with several new titles: Battletoads/Double Dragon, Kunio-Kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen’in Shūgō!, Big Run, and Cosmo Gang The Puzzle. Interestingly, the last three games have also been added to the Japanese Super Famicom catalog, along with Angelique. Among these games, Battletoads/Double Dragon is particularly notable due to its characters from both franchises, and it’s known that Battletoads is tough but the Double Dragon crossover might be more accessible for casual players.

Switch Online SNES Update – September 2024

  • Battletoads/Double Dragon
  • Kunio-Kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen’in Shūgō!
  • Big Run
  • Cosmo Gang The Puzzle

In case you’re a classic gamer, you might recognize the Kunio-Kun series as the potential origin of the popular Double Dragon franchise. Now, what’s interesting is that an upcoming title in this series focuses on dodgeball sports and was initially released in Japan back in 1993. Just like previous Japan-exclusive games added to Nintendo Switch Online, it appears they’ve kept this game as-is, which could disappoint players due to the non-English text. However, given how user-friendly many of these Kunio games are, language barriers might not be much of an issue for eager players.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m blown away by Nintendo’s ongoing effort to bring timeless classics to the modern era with their Switch Online service. Although we’re still keeping our fingers crossed for DS titles to join the roster someday, there’s a vast world of Japan-exclusive games from the NES, Game Boy Advance, and Super Nintendo yet to be explored.

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2024-09-18 11:24