Nintendo recently expanded its Switch Online library by including three beloved Sega Genesis games, enriching the selection with its November update. The service now boasts a treasure trove of nostalgic titles, featuring games from the Game Boy Color and the Nintendo 64 era. Subscribers can also explore a diverse collection of Super Nintendo Entertainment System games, making it a paradise for fans of retro gaming.
The buzz around Nintendo is growing, especially with rumors swirling about the much-anticipated Switch 2. Gamers are eagerly scouring the internet for leaks and clues about when this successor might be unveiled. As the year wraps up, Nintendo has delighted many with the release of classic games like Banjo-Tooie, Shadow Man, and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil. This move has been met with cheers from fans eager to dive back into these timeless adventures, just in time for the holiday season.
The latest update for Nintendo’s service brings Sega Genesis classics such as Wolf of the Battlefield: MERCS, ToeJam & Earl’s sequel, Panic on Funkotron, and the 2D platformer Vectorman into the fold. MERCS, a fast-paced run-and-gun game from Capcom released in 1990, joins ToeJam & Earl’s quirky 1993 follow-up, along with Vectorman, which made its debut in 1995. With Sega removing several retro titles from digital stores, Nintendo’s Switch Online service provides a welcome respite for Genesis fans keen to revisit these gems.
To enjoy this nostalgic trip down memory lane with these 90s Sega Genesis titles, Switch users must have an Online membership paired with the Expansion Pack. And in a bid to sweeten the deal for Black Friday, Nintendo is offering a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on memberships, though this offer is restricted to certain regions. The gaming community has warmly welcomed the inclusion of these Genesis games, which many consider among the greatest. Fans are also clamoring for more classics from the Game Boy library, listing favorites like Tekken Advance and 2000’s Metal Gear Solid as must-haves.
Unfortunately, there’s bad news on the horizon: millions of users in China might lose access to Nintendo Switch Online in 2026 due to the end of Nintendo’s collaboration with Tencent. Thankfully, redemption codes will help affected players transition smoothly. For now, the service continues to introduce new generations of gamers to these classic experiences, and for some, titles like the ToeJam & Earl series are brand new adventures waiting to be discovered.
