Nintendo Switch Online Adding 2 Game Boy Classics on October 11

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Key Takeaways

  • On October 11, the Nintendo Switch Online library will add F-Zero GP Legend and F-Zero Climax.
  • F-Zero GP Legend was released on the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
  • The 2004 sequel, F-Zero Climax, has remained a Japan-exclusive until now.

As a seasoned gamer who’s been around since the days of Game Boy Advance, I can’t help but feel a surge of nostalgia with the announcement that Nintendo Switch Online is adding F-Zero GP Legend and F-Zero Climax to its library on October 11. The fact that F-Zero Climax was previously exclusive to Japan makes it even more exciting for me, as I’ve always felt like a bit of a second-class gamer living outside the Land of the Rising Sun!

On October 11, two beloved Game Boy Advance games from the F-Zero series will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online library. One of these games was previously only accessible in Japan. The Nintendo Switch Online catalog is filled with a wealth of older games waiting to be discovered, with new ones being consistently added since its debut in March 2017. In September 2024, several timeless Super Nintendo titles such as Battletoads/Double Dragon, Cosmo Gang The Puzzle (or Pac-Attack outside Japan), Big Run, and the previously exclusive to Japan game, Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen’in Shūgō, were included.

As a devoted fan, I’ve been thrilled with the additions to Nintendo Switch Online throughout 2024! In March, it was like a birthday gift for Mario fans everywhere, as we received three classic Game Boy games in celebration of Mario Day on the 10th. The joy continued in June when they added five portable Mega Man titles to their ever-expanding library. And if that wasn’t enough, the beloved Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team from 2006 was made playable on Nintendo Switch in August – a delight for many Pokemon enthusiasts like myself!

Enthusiasts reminiscing about Nintendo’s past will soon have two more beloved Game Boy Advance games from the renowned F-Zero racing series to enjoy on their Nintendo Switch consoles via the Nintendo Switch Online service, starting October 11. The additions to the library are F-Zero GP Legend and F-Zero Climax. To play these classic Game Boy titles on Nintendo Switch Online, users must have an active subscription to the Expansion Pack service, which grants access to games originally released for the Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive.

New Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance Games Coming October 11

  • F-Zero GP Legend
  • F-Zero Climax

In 2003, the game “F-Zero GP Legend” was launched for the Game Boy Advance, linking it to an anime series by the same name. The game put players in charge of defeating the villain Zoda and the criminal organization Dark Million through fast-paced, futuristic races. A year after this, Nintendo released a follow-up game called “F-Zero Climax,” but it was only available in Japan until now when they announced its release on the Nintendo Switch Online service. This game was the last entry in the F-Zero series before 2023’s “F-Zero 99.

Discussing the game F-Zero 99, it’s worth noting that an update is on its way for free, and this includes five new tracks inspired by the Japan-only Satellaview version of the original F-Zero. Fervent fans have been longing for a fresh installment in the main series, with producer Toshihiro Nagoshi hinting at his interest in developing such a game. For now, enthusiasts can keep their racing skills sharp by enjoying some classic handheld titles from the Nintendo Switch Online service.

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2024-10-02 18:35