Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Members also enjoy a curated library of NES and Super NES classic games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit here.

With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, players get access to even more benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with newly added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC and retro SEGA Genesis games.

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions. To enjoy the 3D effect of Nintendo 3DS software, you must experience it from the system itself. . Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch

• The Escape Room Chronicles ep4:The 24-Hour TV Station
• Life or Reach– Available Jan. 1
• Sudoku Classic2
• Old Coin Pusher Friends 3
• Basketball Legends 24– Available Dec. 27
• Thinking of You Beyond Time– Available Dec. 27
• Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue– Available Dec. 28

Digital Spotlight

• Bundled Up, Spreading Cheer – Get cozy and prepare to play your way this holiday season with an assortment of games available on the Nintendo Switch system! Join Mario and Luigi on their newest island-hopping adventure in the Mario & Luigi: Brothership game! Or, use the wisdom of Princess Zelda to solve puzzles and battle foes on a quest to save Hyrule in the Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom game. If you’re ready to get comfy, you can also cuddle up with MySims: Cozy Bundle, where you can experience two charming stories, befriend cute characters and customize your very own Sims!

Nintendo Music:

• Party Like It’s 1996! – Before you ring in the New Year, throw it back to 1996 with the Super Mario 64 soundtrack – now available on Nintendo Music, the new smart-device app for Nintendo soundtracks*! Experience the music of Mario’s first 3D adventure, from the inviting sounds of Peach’s Castle, the brisk tune of Cool, Cool Mountain and the unmistakable vibes of Dire, Dire Docks and beyond. Nintendo Music is exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members. For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:

• Hits for the Holidays Sale – For a limited time, find various offers on select games when you shop on Nintendo.com or Nintendo eShop on your device. And when you shop digital games, remember that you can earn My Nintendo Gold Points** – awarded based on 5% of the amount you pay (excluding tax and any points or discounts used). Then, you can redeem your Gold Points towards the purchase of other eligible digital games, DLC, Nintendo Switch Online memberships and more. Hurry, though – this sale ends Jan. 5 at 11:59 p.m. PT! For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/hits-for-the-holidays/.
• Capcom Publisher Sale – Experience thrilling battles, mythical creatures and unforgettable stories through this sale on Capcom titles. Dive into epic adventures with MONSTER HUNTER RISE, OKAMI HD, Onimusha: Warlords, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisenand more. Act fast – this sale ends on Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT! For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.