Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online
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| Developer | Nintendo | ||||||||||||||||||
| Publisher | Nintendo | ||||||||||||||||||
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch | ||||||||||||||||||
| Release date |  October 25, 2021[1] October 26, 2021[2] October 26, 2021[3] October 26, 2021[4] October 26, 2021[5] October 26, 2021[6] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Genre | Other | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Mode(s) | Single player Local multiplayer[1] Online multiplayer[1] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Format | Nintendo Switch:  Digital download | ||||||||||||||||||
| Input | Nintendo Switch:  Joy-Con (horizontal) | ||||||||||||||||||
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- Sixteen years and older
- Fifteen years and older
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- Sixteen years and older
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- Fifteen years and older
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- Twelve years and older
Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online is an application for the Nintendo Switch and the follow-up to Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online and Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online. It features a library of Nintendo 64 games, some of which support local and online multiplayer, and, alongside Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online and a similar application for Sega Genesis games, it is exclusive to active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. It was announced in a Nintendo Direct on September 23, 2021,[1] and was released in the Americas on October 25, 2021, and elsewhere on October 26, 2021.
Games that supported the Rumble Pak on the Nintendo 64 have rumble support in this application, for instance in Mario Party 3, in contrast to on Virtual Console for Wii or Wii U. There is however no Transfer Pak or Controller Pak support for games that originally supported them.
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If a Nintendo 64 controller for the Nintendo Switch is connected, the main menu's sound effects are replaced by those from Super Mario 64. Unlike the other applications, the rewind feature is not available in this application.
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List of Super Mario games[edit]
The following Super Mario games are available on Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online.
| Game | In-app details | Initial release date |
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 Super Mario 64[a 1] |
Retrieve the Power Stars and confront the ruthless Bowser! On a bright, sunny day in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario goes to visit the princess but finds her castle eerily empty. Leaping through pictures hanging from the walls, he enters 15 magical worlds in a quest to collect the 120 Power Stars pilfered by evil Bowser and save the day. The game's vast worlds teem with daunting obstacle courses, hidden items, puzzles, and more than 30 types of enemies. Take advantage of Mario's large selection of moves, including running, jumping, swimming, stomping, punching, and even backward somersaulting! Special caps give him short-lived powers, including the ability to fly. Super Mario 64 features revolutionary camera controls that make adventuring in its 3D world a snap, even for newcomers. |
Available at launch |
 Mario Kart 64 |
Three… Two… One… Go! Put the pedal to the metal in this worthy successor to the classic Super Mario Kart game for the Super NES. With improved courses and a revolutionary head-to-head four-player mode, Mario Kart 64 is sure to win the heart of any race-driving fan. The game includes 20 different courses filled with dips, valleys, jumps, tunnels, and bridges. Smooth, precise control will bring players back time and time again for freewheeling fun. | |
 Yoshi's Story |
Reclaim the Super Happy Tree to restore happiness!
Baby Bowser has taken the Super Happy Tree and put a spell on Yoshi Island. It's up to a few remaining Yoshis to restore everything to its rightful place as they run, ground-pound, flutter-jump, throw eggs, and traverse a colorful and crafted storybook-looking world. Complete a course in Story Mode, and then best your high score in Trial Mode! | |
 Mario Tennis |
The game that made Mario a sports legend! The Mushroom Kingdom's finest hit the court in this wild multiplayer tennis game from the developers behind the Golden Sun and Mario Golf games! Put some power and spin into your shots to claim victory on your own. Or go head-to-head with up to three friends in multiple modes such as Ring Shot, Exhibition, and more! Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Princess Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong lead off the all-star, 14-character lineup, including some fan favorites this game popularized, like Daisy. The fast-paced action will have you unleashing vicious volleys, lifesaving lobs, ballistic backhands, and electrifying supercharged smashes! Don't forget: this is tennis with a Mario twist. Take the Piranha Challenge and brave the barrage of bouncing balls, or try out the Bowser Stage to attack opponents with Green Shells. It's easy to see why this sports classic has stood the test of time. | |
 Dr. Mario 64 (not available in the Japanese and Chinese versions) |
Clear levels by matching vitamins! This vitamin-matching puzzle game was released for the Nintendo 64 console in 2001 and features Dr. Mario, armed with his trusty Megavitamins, treating patient after patient. Meanwhile, however, Wario and the mysterious Mad Scienstein are spying on Mario and hatching schemes to collect his magic cure-all. Of course, Wario just wants to get rich, but what's the story with Mad Scienstein? The intrigue doesn't end there! To get to the bottom of things, you'll face fast-and-furious action as all sorts of villainous types scramble to get their hands on Dr. Mario's Megavitamins. You'll need to defeat each opponent to progress, and to win, you'll need to clear your screen before your opponent clears theirs—or force them to retire by filling their screen with garbage. You can also test your mettle against computer-controlled characters, or up to three friends! Challenge them to match you vitamin-for-vitamin in Flash, Marathon, and Score Attack modes. Let those capsules fly! | |
 Paper Mario[1] |
Return the Star Rod to its proper place in Star Haven. After Bowser steals the Star Rod and kidnaps Princess Peach, Mario plots to rescue the seven Star Spirits and free the Mushroom Kingdom from the Koopa's rule. As Mario travels from the tropical jungles of Lavalava Island to the frosty heights of Shiver Mountain, he'll need all the help he can get. Master the abilities of the seven Star Spirits and the other allies joining the adventure to aid our hero on the battlefield. There are over 50 Badges to locate that, when equipped, will grant special abilities and powerful attacks. The turn-based battle system will make fighting Bowser's baddies equal parts strategy and timing. Discover over 100 items, mix them together, and cook up fantastic creations to keep Mario going strong in battle. Close the book on Bowser's story before his evil deeds turn the world upside-down and make it so only HIS wishes come true! |
December 10, 2021[7] |
 Mario Golf[1] |
Get into the swing of things with Mario and friends! Mario takes a well-deserved break from his role as the Mushroom Kingdom's busiest hero and returns to the links for some world-class golfing action. Since no one likes to hit the fairways alone, he's brought along a group of friends—both familiar characters and some for their introduction. Choose from 10 different modes of play and six 18-hole courses in a variety of environments for a golfing experience with endless replay value. Add fun, colorful graphics with a Mario touch, intuitive controls, incredibly deep gameplay, and multiplay support into the mixture, and you have a game that anyone will enjoy—even if they've never played a round of golf! |
April 15, 2022[8][a 2] |
 Mario Party |
Choose your character and help them become a Super Star! The party game, released for the Nintendo 64 console in 1999, was the debut of an all-new, never-before-seen type of board game. Depending on the space you stop on, a mini-game will start! Skillfully overcome the challenges those mini-games present, and you'll gain advantages as you make your way across the game board. In this game, you don't just roll the dice, you'll meet the thrills traditional board games can't match! It's so packed with fun. Mario Party is no mere game—it's a party. |
November 2, 2022[9][a 2] |
 Mario Party 2 |
Time to get the place jumping! Get ready to party like it's the year 2000 all over again, complete with fancy costumes, bags of surprises, and games galore! Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends return for another round of Bowser-bashing board-game action. Each of your favorite characters don different themed outfits to take part in five fun-packed Adventure Boards: Pirate Land, Western Land, Space Land, Mystery Land, and Horror Land. Then battle Bowser on his own specific board…If you're brave enough. | |
 Mario Party 3 |
Over 70 mini-games! But who will take the Millennium Star? This party game, released for the Nintendo 64 console in 2001, features a new adventure for Mario and friends involving the legendary Millennium Star, which is only born once every one thousand years! In addition to familiar four-player Battle Royale maps, this title also contains one-on-one Duel maps—as well as a single-player Story Mode on top of that. |
October 27, 2023[10][a 2] |
Notes[edit]
- ^ The original versions that were released on the Nintendo 64, and contains none of the changes made in Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
- ^ a b c Although this was the release date advertised by Nintendo in all regions, as a result of the game's simultaneous worldwide release, it was actually released a day prior to the advertised date in the Americas due to differing time zones.
Gallery[edit]
Title logo
The button mapping used for games where
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The button mapping used for games where
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A note about a horizontal Joy-Con having fewer buttons
A warning to not use the palm when spinning the Control Stick in Mario Party
My Nintendo desktop wallpaper
My Nintendo smartphone wallpaper
My Nintendo desktop wallpaper
My Nintendo smartphone wallpaper
Advertisement for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, showing several games from this application as recommendations to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe players
Paper Mario shown in a promotional graphic for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service
See also[edit]
- Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online
- Game Boy - Nintendo Switch Online
- Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online
- Virtual Console
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Nintendo of America (September 23, 2021). Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021 (21:00). YouTube (American English). Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ Nintendo 公式チャンネル (September 24, 2021). Nintendo Direct 2021.9.24. YouTube (Japanese). Retrieved September 24, 2021.[dead link]
- ^ @NintendoEurope (September 23, 2021). Play a growing library of Nintendo 64 and SEGA Mega Drive games anytime, anywhere with #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack, a new membership launching in late October.. Twitter (British English). Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ @NintendoAUNZ (September 24, 2021). Play a growing library of Nintendo 64 and SEGA Mega Drive games anytime, anywhere with #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack, a new membership launching in late October.. Twitter (Australian English). Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ 《集合啦！動物森友會》將於11月5日發布免費更新（Ver.2.0），以及發售付費新增內容《集合啦！動物森友會 快樂家樂園》。. Nintendo HK (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ 「Nintendo Switch Online」을 더욱 즐겁게! 「Nintendo Switch Online + 추가 팩」이 10월 26일(화)부터 시작!. Nintendo Korea (Korean). Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ Nintendo of America (December 2, 2021). Paper Mario Trailer - Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online. YouTube (American English). Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ Nintendo of America (April 6, 2022). Get into the swing! ⛳ Tee off with Mario and friends when Mario Golf comes to #NintendoSwitch for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members on 4/15. #Nintendo64. Twitter (American English). Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Nintendo of America (October 20, 2022). Mario Party & Mario Party 2 - Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online. YouTube (American English). Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Nintendo of America (October 24, 2023). Mario Party 3 - Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online. YouTube. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
External links[edit]
- Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online Official website
- Nintendo Switch Online + 追加パック Official Japanese website
- Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack | Nintendo Switch Online | Nintendo Official UK website
- Nintendo Switch Online - Expansion Pack - Nintendo Official Australian website
- Nintendo Switch Online + 擴充包 Official Hong Kong website
