Switch Online Update Adds One of the Best Nintendo 64 Games of All Time

Key Takeaways

Expansion Pack tier of Nintendo Switch Online adds Banjo-Tooie in latest update.
Banjo-Tooie, a highly-rated N64 game, offers expanded worlds and multiplayer modes.
Nintendo has teased more things to come for the Expansion Pack tier in 2025.

As a seasoned gamer who’s grown up with Nintendo consoles, I can confidently say that the latest addition of Banjo-Tooie to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier is a game-changer! I remember waiting in line for hours just to get my hands on a copy of this gem back in 2000. Now, here we are, playing it on the go with the Switch!

Individuals who have subscribed to the Expansion Pack level of Nintendo Switch Online now have the opportunity to enjoy playing the game Banjo-Tooie, all through their subscription plan. A yearly subscription for Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack tier costs $49.99, and for enthusiasts of classic Nintendo games, it might just be a small price to pay for an enjoyable experience.

The advanced level of Nintendo Switch Online subscription grants users extra access to games from systems like Game Boy Advance, Sega Genesis, and Nintendo 64 in addition to the classic titles available at the basic tier. Regularly, new games are introduced to the Expansion Pack tier of Nintendo Switch Online, with the recent update bringing one of the highest-rated Nintendo 64 games ever created.

For subscribers of Switch Online and Expansion Packs, the classic 3D platformer “Banjo-Tooie” can now be played in full. First released back in 2000, “Banjo-Tooie” was praised by critics and remains one of the top-rated games for the Nintendo 64. The game offers similar 3D platforming gameplay as its predecessor but boasts larger worlds and some of the best graphics among all N64 titles. Once you’ve completed the single-player story, there are multiplayer modes to explore, enhancing the overall value of the game.

All Nintendo 64 Games on the Switch Online + Expansion Pack Tier

1080 Snowboarding
Banjo-Kazooie
Banjo-Tooie
Blast Corps
Dr. Mario 64
Excitebike 64
Extreme-G
F-Zero X
GoldenEye 007
Harvest Moon 64
Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls
Jet Force Gemini
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Mario Golf
Mario Kart 64
Mario Party
Mario Party 2
Mario Party 3
Mario Tennis
Paper Mario
Perfect Dark
Pilotwings 64
Pokemon Puzzle League
Pokemon Snap
Pokemon Stadium
Pokemon Stadium 2
Sin and Punishment
Star Fox 64
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
Wave Race 64
WinBack
Yoshi’s Story

With the inclusion of Banjo-Tooie in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, enthusiasts who are subscribers can now enjoy the entire N64 series on this latest console from Nintendo. Two years ago, Banjo-Kazooie was added to the same tier, so fans have eagerly anticipated the arrival of its sequel. Notably, there is still one Banjo appearance from the Nintendo 64 that has yet to grace the Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

Diddy Kong Racing remains one of the notable Nintendo 64 titles yet to appear on Switch Online. Originally developed by Rare, this game features Diddy Kong as its protagonist but also includes characters and intellectual properties owned by Microsoft such as Banjo-Kazooie and Conker’s Bad Fur Day. However, with other games from the Rare library making their way to Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier, there is a glimmer of optimism that we might see Diddy Kong Racing on the platform as well.

2025 promises significant updates for Nintendo’s Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, with Nintendo hinting at substantial changes. This year is anticipated to see the launch of a new generation Nintendo console as well. It’s likely that we’ll see more Nintendo 64 games added, but it seems Nintendo might have other surprises in store for the Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

2024-10-26 17:54

Key Takeaways

All Nintendo 64 Games on the Switch Online + Expansion Pack Tier

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