After Nintendo confirmed the classic games from the previous Sega Genesis to switch online in the fall, the next new additions will be available just before Christmas.
Shortly before the start of the well-deserved Christmas break, Nintendo made five more headlines available as part of the Switch online expansion pack. Users of the more expensive variant of the online service can expect the Mega-Drive-aka SEGA-Genesis Classics on the current Nintendo console.
The first new title is Arcade-Heavy Side Scroller Aldered Beast, with the well-known Alien adventure Tojam & Early. Also referred to as Shoot ’em-Up Thunder Force II, Action Platform Dynamite Heady and the action roll-flaming game Sword of Vermilion since 1989.
These classic SEGA Mega Drive games are now available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members!
Thunder Force II
Dojam & Earl
Vermilion Sword
Dynamite Head
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Five new additions expand the already available 14 mega-drive Classic Circle. An expansion package for Switch Online was launched in October, along with Streaks of Rage 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
As part of the N64 collection, Nintendo last added Paper Mario; The original version of Rares Banjo-Kazooie will follow this lead next month.
Five classic songs from the SEGA Genesis era are now available for you on the Switch Online service.
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