Wave Race 64 Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack This Week

Nintendo continues to enhance its retro gaming offerings with the highly anticipated addition of Wave Race 64 to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service.

Originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1996 and developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development (EAD), Wave Race 64 is widely regarded as one of the most influential water-based racing games of its era.

Current Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers will have access to this classic through the Nintendo 64: Nintendo Switch Online app starting Friday, August 19, 2022. The Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online collection was first launched in October 2021, initially offering a lineup of nine N64 masterpieces including Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mario Kart 64, Lylat Wars (Star Fox 64), Sin and Punishment, Dr.

Mario 64, Mario Tennis 64, Operation: WinBack, and Yoshi’s Story.

Since its debut, Nintendo has steadily grown the library, adding beloved titles such as Paper Mario, Banjo-Kazooie, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Mario Golf, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Pokémon Snap, and Pokémon Puzzle League.

Now, with the arrival of Wave Race 64, Switch users can enjoy another foundational entry directly on modern hardware. A spokesperson for Nintendo noted in a recent update that Nintendo Switch Online continues to see strong engagement, recently surpassing 32 million subscribers worldwide.

This milestone underscores the popularity of Nintendo’s approach to blending classic content with the convenience and features of the Switch ecosystem. For those interested in joining, Nintendo Switch Online offers several pricing tiers.

Individual memberships start at £3.49 ($3.99) per month, with alternative payment options at £6.99 ($7.99) for three months or £17.99 ($19.99) for an entire year.

Additionally, a 12-month Family Membership costs £31.49 ($34.99) and allows up to seven other Nintendo Account holders in a family group to share access. Users looking to access the broader retro game selection, including Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis titles, can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

This option is priced at £34.99 ($49.99) per individual for 12 months, while families can subscribe for £59.99 ($79.99) per year.

The Expansion Pack provides not only an expanded retro library but also additional downloadable content for select Nintendo titles. With Wave Race 64 joining the ever-growing Nintendo 64 catalog on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, fans of vintage racing games and retro enthusiasts alike are given a fresh opportunity to rediscover a pivotal title in Nintendo’s rich history.

As Nintendo continues to evolve its subscription service, classic games remain a central pillar of the Switch’s enduring appeal.

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