Nintendo Switch Online Expands Nintendo Music App with 26 Classic NES and Famicom OSTs

Nintendo Switch Online users have another reason to celebrate as Nintendo significantly expands its Nintendo Music app library.

Traditionally, new music updates to the platform feature a single original soundtrack from a classic title.

This latest update, however, marks a major shift with the addition of 26 soundtracks taken from some of the most iconic NES and Famicom games spanning the company's storied history. The Nintendo Music app, available for download at no additional charge to subscribers on both Android and iOS devices, allows fans to enjoy timeless game tracks wherever they go.

This update, announced via official Nintendo news sources, introduces a robust collection of tracks from beloved games like Donkey Kong, Mario Bros., Duck Hunt, Ice Climber, and Excitebike. This bumper crop of soundtracks includes not only the memorable background music that defined an era, but also classic fanfare and sound effects that contributed to the distinctive charm of early Nintendo titles.

While these older games typically feature simpler audio compared to modern releases, the breadth of content now offered will delight enthusiasts and nostalgia seekers alike. The curated selection features highlights from the following: - Donkey Kong (NES): Title BGM, Hammer BGM, and several level themes. - Mario Bros.

(NES): Iconic Title BGM, bonus round music, and extras. - Balloon Fight (NES): Upbeat tracks such as Balloon Trip and Game Over variations. - Duck Hunt (NES): Sound cues including Got a Duck! and the unforgettable dog’s theme. - Excitebike (NES): Multiple title tracks and the winners podium tune. Other titles in the new release roster include Baseball, Clu Clu Land, Devil World, Donkey Kong Jr., Donkey Kong Jr.

Math, Donkey Kong 3, F1 Race, Golf, Gyromite, Hogan’s Alley, Mach Rider, Mah-Jong, Pinball, Soccer, Stack-Up, Tennis, Urban Champion, Wild Gunman, and Wrecking Crew.

The comprehensive update covers a variety of game genres and sound experiences that helped establish Nintendo as an industry leader. A Nintendo spokesperson noted that this latest release is intended to celebrate the heritage of the company’s earliest successes and offer long-standing fans a way to reconnect with the immersive audio that became a hallmark of the NES and Famicom era.

Users must have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription to access the Nintendo Music app, which delivers these classic OSTs at no extra cost. With the addition of these 26 original soundtracks, the Nintendo Music app now stands as a substantial archive of early gaming audio, further enhancing the value proposition of the Nintendo Switch Online service.

For gaming enthusiasts and collectors, this update ensures that the legendary sounds of Donkey Kong, Mario Bros., and many more will continue to resonate with new and old audiences alike.

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