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 2:

• Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Lost in a sea of clouds, entire civilizations rest on the backs of Titans. As the giant beasts march toward death, the last hope is a scavenger named Rex – and Pyra, a living weapon known as a Blade. Lead them to countless strategic victories as you search for the fabled paradise Pyra calls home. This journey has been enhanced with 4K1 resolution in TV mode, and full HD in handheld mode, at 60 frames per second — and with smoother and sharper cutscenes. New content and features – such as a new Rare Blade named Momo and an action battle mode called Merc Assault – have also been added. The Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. If you already own the Nintendo Switch version, you can purchase the upgrade pack2 on Nintendo eShop.
• Arcade Archives 2 ARMADILLO RACING
• Arcade Archives 2 MOUSER
• Big Walk – Available Aug. 4
• BLUE REFLECTION Quartet
• BOKURA
• Constance
• Dungeon Village 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• Ira
• Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
• Lies of P: Complete Edition – Available Aug. 5
• Parkasaurus: Dinoluxe Edition – Available Aug. 5
• The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡ game~ Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more...~ Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• Truxton Extreme
• Valkyrie Saga

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• Arcade Archives ARMADILLO RACING
• Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
• Bee With Gun – Available July 31
• BLUE REFLECTION Quartet
• Cento
• Eden Coil
• Escape game R00M15
• Kusan: City of Wolves
• Kynseed – Available Aug. 4
• Leafy Corner
• Mate'Morphosis – Available Aug. 5
• Mechaconda
• Neko Odyssey
• PAW Patrol: Dino World – Available July 31
• Pixel Warrior
• Radiation Caterpillar
• Shard Squad
• The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡ game~
• The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more...~
• Turnip Mountain
• Verho – Curse of Faces
• Volcano Princess

Pre-orders:

• EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 – Run the league one decision at a time. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 transforms Franchise into a reactive, always-evolving league where every athlete has a distinct personality that informs their motivations, demands and reactions. Gameplay gets physical with more precise control from authentic WR/DB battles, new short-yardage mechanics, defensive coverage improvements and new strategic pre-play settings and controls. Build your legacy on a deeper progression path in the new Superstar G.O.A.T. Career Journey and control your roster with more customization with Ultimate Team Captains. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 is available Aug. 13 on Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop. Players who pre-order EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Deluxe Edition can enjoy up to three days of early access, along with additional in-game items and points!

Nintendo Music:

• Pitch-Perfect Pit Stops – Fresh playlists featuring Free Roam tracks from the Mario Kart World game are now available on Nintendo Music3! Give your listening experience a turbo boost with the Free Roam with Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Free Roam with Donkey Kong Country, Free Roam with Luigi's Mansion, Free Roam with WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! and Free Roam with Flipnote Studio playlists. For more info, visit here.

Activities:

• Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC Event – Bobbing for Baubles – Let loose during the latest monthly limited-time event in the Donkey Kong Bananza game’s DK Island & Emerald Rush paid DLC4! From Aug. 4 at 1 a.m. PT to Aug. 11 at 12:59 a.m. PT, you can make a splash in Resort Layer for an opportunity to collect in-game statues of Kiddy Kong and the DK Coin.
• Scoop Up an Exclusive Retro Reward – Showcase your love for the Super Mario World game with an exclusive desktop metal display for paid Nintendo Switch Online5 members! Featuring vibrant artwork and a sleek display base, this collectible is a fun way to bring a touch of retro chic to your desk, shelf or gaming space. Redeem 1,000 My Nintendo Platinum Points6 to get it while supplies last. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/news/06a5849b511bccde.
• Ink Down Your Ideas with the Splatoon Raiders Memo Pad – Featuring fun artwork inspired by the Splatoon Raiders game, the Splatoon Raiders Memo pad is a handy place to jot down ideas, fleeting thoughts, elaborate plans, and other what-have-yous that your brain sends your way. You’ll need 550 My Nintendo Platinum Points to redeem it, so get ready to start earning! For more information, check out this page.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch:

• Check out the full list of deals available this week.