Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics
Play classic NES games anytime, anywhere
Enjoy access to a growing library of classic NES games anytime, anywhere, right on your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch. A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use this service.
Included games
Balloon Fight | Baseball | Donkey Kong |
Double Dragon | Dr. Mario | Excitebike |
Ghosts’n Goblins™ | Gradius | Ice Climber |
Ice Hockey | The Legend of Zelda | Mario Bros. |
Pro Wrestling | River City Ransom | Soccer |
Super Mario Bros. | Super Mario Bros. 3 | Tecmo Bowl |
Tennis | Yoshi | NES Open Tournament Golf |
Solomon's Key | Super Dodge Ball | Metroid |
Mighty Bomb Jack | TwinBee | ADVENTURES OF LOLO |
Ninja Gaiden | Wario's Woods | Zelda II: The Adventure of Link |
Blaster Master | Super Mario Bros. 2 | Kirby's Adventure |
Kid Icarus | StarTropics | Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels** |
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream | Star Soldier | Donkey Kong Jr. |
VS. Excitebike** | Clu Clu Land | Double Dragon II: The Revenge |
Volleyball | City Connection | Wrecking Crew |
Donkey Kong 3 | Kung-Fu Heroes | Vice: Project Doom |
JOURNEY TO SILIUS | Crystalis | Shadow of the Ninja |
Eliminator Boat Duel | Rygar | The Immortal |
S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team | Nightshade | Fire 'n Ice |
Ninja JaJaMaru-kun** | EarthBound Beginnings | Mappy-Land |
Dig Dug Ⅱ | Pinball | DAIVA STORY 6 IMPERIAL OF NIRSARTIA** |
XEVIOUS | Mystery Tower** | Downtown Nekketsu March Super-Awesome Field Day!** |
Joy Mech Fight** | DEVIL WORLD** | The Mysterious Murasame Castle** |
R.C. PRO-AM | SNAKE RATTLE N ROLL | Urban Champion |
Golf | Donkey Kong Jr. Math | Mach Rider |
The Mystery of Atlantis** | SOLAR® JETMAN | COBRA TRIANGLE |
TETRIS® | Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos | BATTLETOADS |
**Game available as Japanese version only
Easy to pick up and play
You can jump into the action whenever you have a few minutes – wherever you happen to be. Save your progress at any time!
Rewind your game
You can rewind your game by pressing and holding ZL + ZR if you make a mistake or just want to retry a section.
Sharing and playing
Hand a compatible controller to a friend for local two player fun in compatible games.
Play online
Join with friends online and share your screen for co-op and competitive play!* In single-player games, you can take turns at the controls.
GameChat
With GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2, you can play games and hang out like you're all in the same room, even if you're miles apart. Show your game screen, use the built-in microphone to chat and share the fun of these classic titles with your friends!
Give friends a hand
When playing online, you can display a hand-shaped cursor on your friend’s screen. Use it to give hints, point out secrets or applaud your partner for a job well done!
Exclusive offer for members
Nintendo Entertainment System Controllers
Available for purchase only by Nintendo Switch Online members, this wireless controller offers the perfect way to play these classic NES games. Purchase from My Nintendo Store.
*Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.
Game specifications
Supported play modes
Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.
This game supports the following features:
Notices
Internet connection required during online play. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online membership. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.
A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.