NAMCO arcade, Nintendo 64, and SEGA Genesis retro games are coming to the Nintendo Switch.
Last week’s Nintendo Direct event had news of brand new and retro gaming titles arriving on Nintendo Switch in the next few months. In fact, the number of retro releases has come as a bit of a surprise, and should confirm the Switch as the premium retro gaming device. Most of these retro games support online multiplayer, too.
New Nintendo 64 Games on the Switch
The following N64 titles will be arriving on the Switch:
- Super Mario 64
- Mario Kart 64
- Starfox 64
- Yoshi’s Story
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- WinBack: Covert Operations
- Mario Tennis
- Dr. Mario 64
- Sin and Punishment
SEGA Genesis Games Coming to Switch
In addition, these classic retro games are also heading to Switch:
- Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
- Eco the Dolphin
- Golden Axe
- Gunstar Heroes
- Musha
- Phantasy Star IV
- Ristar
- Shining Force
- Shinobi III
- Sonic 2
- Streets of Rage
- Strider
- Castlevania Bloodlines
- Contra: Hard Corps
NAMCO Classic Retro Games Hit Nintendo Arcade Archives
As if that wasn’t enough, Pac-Man and Xevious have landed in the Nintendo Switch Arcade Archives, thanks to NAMCO.
It’s good to see even more classic games coming to the Nintendo Switch, whether direct from Nintendo or from publishers like HAMSTER.
Will Regional Versions Be Available?
However, it isn’t all great news. With the release of games that had different international versions, questions have been raised online on the age-old discussion on display quality. Will the titles in the European store be 50Hz or 60Hz? Well, there’s a chance that you’ll be able to manually toggle between the two modes, but hardcore fans are likely to prefer the 50Hz version rather than the faster and smoother 60Hz option.
So, what’s the answer? Nintendo UK told Eurogamer “We have nothing to announce on this topic.”
You’ll have to wait and see.
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
