Published on: July 16, 2025
Nintendo has expanded its digital music offerings with the release of the iconic Mario Kart 64 soundtrack on the Nintendo Music app.
This classic racing game's beloved tunes are now available for streaming exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, reinforcing Nintendo's commitment to celebrating its gaming legacy through accessible digital platforms.
Originally released on the Nintendo 64 in 1996, Mario Kart 64 remains a fan-favorite thanks to its innovative 3D tracks, memorable characters, and highly competitive multiplayer modes.
The game's music, composed by Kenta Nagata, has become a staple of Nintendo's soundscape, with tracks like 'Rainbow Road' and 'Luigi Raceway' regarded as standouts in the series.
The addition of Mario Kart 64's soundtrack follows a pattern of Nintendo leveraging its extensive back catalogue to enhance the value of the Nintendo Switch Online service, especially for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Subscribers can now enjoy a comprehensive collection of Mario Kart 64 tracks via the Nintendo Music app on both Android and iOS devices.
The playlist features fan favorites such as the Title Screen, Selection Screens, Luigi Raceway, Moo Moo Farm, and Koopa Troopa Beach, as well as energetic tunes like Frappe Snowland, Royal Raceway, Bowser’s Castle, D.K.’s Jungle Parkway, Yoshi Valley, and Rainbow Road.
In addition to race tracks, the release also includes distinctive music from the game’s Battle Arenas, award ceremonies, results screens, and final lap sequences.
"We’re excited to bring another classic Nintendo 64 soundtrack to the Nintendo Music app, offering long-time fans and new listeners alike a way to revisit one of Mario Kart's most memorable adventures," remarked a spokesperson for Nintendo.
Such releases support the company's broader mission to preserve and celebrate its rich history, while giving subscribers new ways to experience classic content on modern platforms.
Those interested in accessing the Mario Kart 64 soundtrack need an active Nintendo Switch Online membership.
After subscribing, users can download the free Nintendo Music app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Once installed, they can easily stream the full collection of Mario Kart 64 tracks as part of an ever-growing Nintendo music library, which now includes dozens of soundtracks from across the company's storied franchises.
This latest addition underscores the continuing popularity of the Mario Kart series and Nintendo's focus on offering value to its community through the Nintendo Switch ecosystem.
For more details on available soundtracks and the evolving Nintendo Music library, visit the official Nintendo Music app resource page.
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