Latest Nintendo Switch Online updates for February revealed!
Nintendo Switch Online Expands Retro Game Library in February 2023
Nintendo Switch Online, the subscription service for Nintendo's popular gaming console, has expanded its retro game library in February 2023. As of now, Game Boy and Game Boy Color games have been added to the base subscription tier, joining the previously available NES and SNES titles [2][4].
The addition of Game Boy and Game Boy Color games brings a host of popular titles to the service. These include classics like Alleyway, Castlevania Legends, Donkey Kong Land series, Kirby's Dream Land series, Mario Golf and Mario Tennis, Mega Man series (II, III, IV, V), Metroid II: Return of Samus, Pokémon Trading Card Game, Super Mario Land series, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, Oracle of Ages, and Oracle of Seasons, Wario Land 3, and many others [2].
For those who subscribe to the Expansion Pack tier, they will also gain access to Game Boy Advance games, with GameCube games becoming available as of June 2025 [1][4]. This continuous expansion of the retro game offerings is part of the Nintendo Classics lineup [1][2][4].
While no new games or features specific to February 2023 were highlighted beyond the introduction of these systems' libraries, Nintendo Switch Online continues to provide "Missions and Rewards" updates monthly, with new missions and icons added regularly [3].
In other news, the Nintendo Music app has seen an addition of more soundtracks in January, including tracks from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Pokémon Legends: Arceus. EA SPORTS FC 25, requiring a download of at least 31 GB via an Internet connection and potentially a microSD card (sold separately), is also available on the platform [4].
From February 24 to March 2, Nintendo Switch Online members can download and try the full EA SPORTS FC 25 game at no extra cost. Meanwhile, multiplayer games like Stardew Valley, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, and various Super NES and Nintendo 64 games have also been added to the service [4].
In addition, Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers can be redeemed for one game offered as part of the catalog, with each voucher requiring two to receive promotional value. A Nintendo Account is necessary to receive and redeem My Nintendo Platinum Points and to purchase and redeem Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers [4].
Lastly, active Nintendo Switch Online members have access to a library of classic NES, Super NES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and SEGA Genesis games [4]. Save on digital games by buying a pair of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers and redeeming each one for any game in the voucher catalog. For more details about EA SPORTS FC 25's storage requirements, visit x.ea.com/ea/FC-Switch.
- Nintendo Switch Online, the subscription service for the Nintendo Switch, has added Game Boy and Game Boy Color games to its retro game library in February 2023.
- The addition of these games brings popular titles like Super Mario Land series, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, and Pokémon Trading Card Game to the service.
- For those who subscribe to the Expansion Pack tier, they will also gain access to Game Boy Advance games from June 2025, joining the NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, and SEGA Genesis games already available.
- In other news, the Nintendo Music app has added tracks from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
- EA SPORTS FC 25, a new game requiring a large download and potentially a microSD card, is also available on the platform.
- From February 24 to March 2, Nintendo Switch Online members can download and try EA SPORTS FC 25 game at no extra cost.
