Nintendo adds classic games to Switch Online

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] · 2026-09-02 13:35

Nintendo has added three classic games to its Nintendo Switch Online service: Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am II. These titles are now available for subscribers to play. The additions were announced by Nintendo and detailed by Time Extension. AI

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