NES Classics Expands with Mendel Palace, PAC-MAN, and The Tower of Druaga
Nintendo's NES - Nintendo Classics service adds Mendel Palace, PAC-MAN, and The Tower of Druaga, expanding the catalog with a trailer and official announcement in April 2026.
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Nintendo Switch Online Expands NES Classics With Pac-Man, Mendel Palace and The Tower of Druaga
Nintendo Switch Online’s NES library gains three new entries—Pac-Man, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga—added to the Nintendo Classics catalog, with Japan receiving the same trio this week.
Switch 2's GameCube App 1.6.0 Brings HDR Shader and Calibration Tweaks
Switch 2's GameCube library (Nintendo Classics) has been updated from v1.5.0 to v1.6.0, adding a reportedly HDR-capable CRT shader and improved F-Zero GX stick calibration per a video; input lag is not believed to have changed. Access requires Switch 2 and an active Expansion Pack.
Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness lands on Switch 2 via Nintendo Classics
Nintendo announces Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness is now available on Switch 2 through the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics service, letting players recruit Eevee and allies to capture and purify Shadow Pokemon and thwart an evil organization, with a trailer released.
Shadow Pokémon Return: XD Gale of Darkness Arrives on Switch 2 Classics in March
Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness is headed to the Switch 2’s Nintendo Classics app for GameCube, launching in March. Players recruit Eevee as a companion and must capture and purify Shadow Pokémon to thwart an evil organization and save the world.
Nintendo Switch Online Edges Virtual Boy Back Into The Spotlight With Reader Ratings
Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack adds seven Virtual Boy games at launch (with nine more on the way in 2026) and invites readers to rate each title in real time, as Nintendo Life teams up with fans to publish a dynamic ranking of the launch lineup, while noting the hefty hardware price and eye strain concerns.
Nintendo reintroduces Virtual Boy as a Switch Classic with a dedicated accessory
Nintendo’s Virtual Boy returns on Switch and Switch 2 as part of Nintendo Classics. To play the launch games you’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership and the dedicated Virtual Boy add-on (the $100 hardware or the $25 cardboard version). The lineup includes 3d Tetris, Galactic Pinball, Golf, The Mansion of Innsmouth, Red Alarm, Teleroboxer, and Virtual Boy Wario Land, with more titles coming later (Mario Clash, Mario’s Tennis, Space Invaders Virtual Collection).
Labo VR Brings Virtual Boy to Switch Online, With Caveats
Nintendo Switch Online’s Virtual Boy library can be played using Labo VR goggles (Switch 1 fits, Switch 2 needs tweaks), but TV play is not supported. You can view the dual images without peripherals, though the screens are tiny; IPD and image size can be adjusted, with hue options promised later. Seven VB games are available as of Feb 17, 2026, led by Wario Land, and a hardware review is forthcoming.
NSO Expands Game Boy Classics with Balloon Kid and Yoshi
Nintendo Switch Online adds two Game Boy titles, Balloon Kid and Yoshi, to its library, expanding the Nintendo Classics lineup with a 1990s platformer and a puzzle game starring Mario’s Yoshi.
Nintendo shoots down Walmart leak, says GameCube classics not planned for release yet
Nintendo says a retailer image that listed Metroid Prime 2 Echoes and Pikmin 2 as part of its Nintendo Classics GameCube lineup was incorrect; those titles are not currently planned for release, the image has been removed, and Nintendo apologized for the confusion.
Virtual Boy Returns: Nintendo Switch Online and Future VR Possibilities
A recent Nintendo Direct announced that the Virtual Boy library will be added to the Switch Online 'Nintendo Classics' collection, requiring an Expansion Pack subscription and a paid accessory, with options including a Virtual Boy replica or a cardboard model, launching on February 17, 2026. The article invites readers to vote in a poll about their interest in the service.
Nintendo Revives Virtual Boy Classics for Switch and Switch 2
Nintendo will add Virtual Boy games to its Nintendo Classics library on Switch in 2026, but players will need a Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription and an additional accessory—either a $99.99 headset or a cheaper cardboard model—to access the games, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
Nintendo Switch Enhances GBA Emulation and Features
Nintendo Switch Online has improved GBA emulation by offering 1080p gameplay on Switch 2 and enhanced control remapping, though the 1080p feature may not be universally available yet. The app now organizes classic games more logically under Nintendo Classics, but M-rated games still require a separate app.
Chibi-Robo! Joins Nintendo Switch Online's GameCube Library on August 21
Chibi-Robo!, a classic GameCube game, is set to be available on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on August 21st, offering a new audience the chance to enjoy this charming action-adventure game.
Super Mario Strikers and Classic Games Celebrate Nintendo's Independence Day
Nintendo is releasing a collection of Nintendo GameCube classics, including Super Mario Strikers, as part of its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, which offers access to classic games, online multiplayer, and other perks for Switch users with compatible systems.