Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online
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Also known as: Family Computer - Nintendo Switch Online (JP/HK/TW)
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Now you're playing with power - online!
This app, available only to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, combines the Kachikachi emulator from the Famicom Mini and NES Classic Edition with a steady supply of varying-quality Famicom and NES games to play on your Switch, plus some Nintendo-provided "SP" savestates if age has worn you down enough that you can't get to the final bits of certain games.
Debugging Content
The Lua scripts mention many debugging functions including a Debug Menu, debug info printing, debug info tracing, debug saving, and debug store.
Additional Emulators
Additional emulators are referenced in the data files: Canoe, Hiyoko, and Count.
A leak of NERD's internal emulator work on April 19, 2022 revealed that Hiyoko was the codename for a Game Boy emulator, which was later released as Game Boy - Nintendo Switch Online. What "Count" refers to remains unknown.
Regional Differences
In Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, the app released as Family Computer - Nintendo Switch Online since those regions received the Famicom rather than its redesigned overseas counterpart (although Hong Kong is the only region to have official releases of both the NES and Famicom in 1986 and 1991 respectively).
Controllers
The controllers in the menu icon and splash screen change to match the region.
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Game Lineup
There are a handful of games that are (as of 9/05/2023) only available in certain regions.
Exclusive to Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan
- Adventures of Lolo (Famicom)
- Clu Clu Land: Welcome to New Clu Clu Land
- Famicom Mukashibanashi: Shin Onigashima
- Famicom Wars
- Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light ^
- Mahjong
- Mario Open Golf SP
- Punch-Out!! (Gold Version)
- Route-16 Turbo
- Smash Ping Pong
- Tsuppari Oozumou
- Yie Ar Kung-Fu
^ available overseas through a separate eShop release
Exclusive to North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, and China
- Adventures of Lolo (NES)
- Cobra Triangle
- Clu Clu Land
- The Immortal
- NES Open Tournament Golf
- Nightshade
- Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
- R.C. Pro-Am
- S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team
- Snake Rattle 'n' Roll
- Solar Jetman
- StarTropics
Famicom Disk System Versions
Additionally, in Japan and Hong Kong the following games only have their FDS version available to play:
- Clu Clu Land: Welcome to New Clu Clu Land
- Ice Hockey
- Kid Icarus
- The Legend of Zelda
- Metroid
- Pro Wrestling
- Volleyball
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Revisional Differences
Game Lineup
More games would be added via software updates.
October 10, 2018
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| The Legend of Zelda SP | Yes | Yes |
| NES Open Tournament Golf | Yes | Yes |
| Solomon's Key | Yes | Yes |
| Super Dodge Ball | Yes | Yes |
November 14, 2018
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Gradius SP | Yes | Yes |
| Metroid | Yes | Yes |
| Mighty Bomb Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NES Open Tournament Golf SP | Yes | Yes |
| TwinBee | Yes | Yes |
December 12, 2018
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Adventures of Lolo (Famicom) | Yes | No |
| Adventures of Lolo (NES) | No | Yes |
| Dr. Mario SP | Yes | Yes |
| NES Open Tournament Golf SP | Yes | Yes |
| Metroid SP | Yes | Yes |
| Ninja Gaiden | Yes | Yes |
| Wario's Woods | Yes | Yes |
January 16, 2019
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Blaster Master | Yes | Yes |
| Ghosts'n Goblins SP | Yes | Yes |
| Dr. Mario SP | Yes | Yes |
| Joy Mech Fight | Yes | No |
| Ninja Gaiden SP | Yes | Yes |
| Zelda II: The Adventure of Link | Yes | Yes |
February 13, 2019
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Blaster Master SP | Yes | Yes |
| Kirby's Adventure | Yes | Yes |
| Metroid SP 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Super Mario Bros. 2 (USA) | Yes | Yes |
| Tsuppari Oozumou | Yes | No |
March 13, 2019
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light | Yes | No |
| Kid Icarus | Yes | Yes |
| Kirby's Adventure SP | Yes | Yes |
| StarTropics | No | Yes |
| Yie Ar Kung-Fu | Yes | No |
| Zelda II: The Adventure of Link SP | Yes | Yes |
April 10, 2019
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Kid Icarus SP | Yes | Yes |
| Punch-Out!! (Gold Version) | Yes | No |
| Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream | No | Yes |
| Star Soldier | Yes | Yes |
| Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels | Yes | Yes |
May 15, 2019
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Clu Clu Land | No | Yes |
| Clu Clu Land: Welcome to New Clu Clu Land | Yes | No |
| Donkey Kong Jr. | Yes | Yes |
| Star Soldier | Yes | Yes |
| Star Soldier SP | Yes | Yes |
| VS. Excitebike | Yes | Yes |
June 12, 2019
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| City Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Double Dragon II: The Revenge | Yes | Yes |
| TwinBee SP | Yes | Yes |
| Volleyball | Yes | Yes |
July 17, 2019
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Donkey Kong 3 | Yes | Yes |
| Mighty Bomb Jack SP | Yes | Yes |
| Wrecking Crew | Yes | Yes |
August 21, 2019
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Downtown Nekketsu March: Super-Awesome Field Day! | Yes | No |
| Gradius SP 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Kung-Fu Heroes | Yes | Yes |
| Vice: Project Doom | No | Yes |
December 12, 2019
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Crystalis | No | Yes |
| Famicom Wars | Yes | No |
| Journey to Silius | No | Yes |
| Route-16 Turbo | Yes | No |
February 19, 2020
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Atlantis no Nazo | Yes | No |
| Eliminator Boat Duel | No | Yes |
| Shadow of the Ninja | No | Yes |
April 20, 2020
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light SP | Yes | No |
| Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light SP 2 | Yes | No |
May 20, 2020
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Journey to Silius | Yes | No |
| Rygar | Yes | Yes |
July 15, 2020
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| The Immortal | No | Yes |
| Vice: Project Doom | Yes | No |
September 23, 2020
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team | No | Yes |
December 18, 2020
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Nightshade | No | Yes |
| Smash Ping Pong | Yes | No |
February 17, 2021
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Fire 'n Ice | Yes | Yes |
May 26, 2021
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Ninja JaJaMaru-kun | Yes | Yes |
July 28, 2021
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Super Mario Bros. 3 SP | Yes | Yes |
February 9, 2022
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| EarthBound Beginnings | Yes | Yes |
March 30, 2022
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Dig Dug II: Trouble in Paradise | Yes | Yes |
| Mappy-Land | Yes | Yes |
May 26, 2022
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Pinball | Yes | Yes |
July 21, 2022
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Daiva Story 6: Imperial of Nirsartia | Yes | Yes |
March 15, 2023
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Xevious | Yes | Yes |
June 5, 2023
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Mystery Tower | Yes | Yes |
September 5, 2023
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Downtown Nekketsu March: Super-Awesome Field Day! | No | Yes |
| Joy Mech Fight | No | Yes |
October 31, 2023
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Devil World | Yes | Yes |
| The Mysterious Murasame Castle | Yes | Yes |
| Ninja JaJaMaru-kun SP | Yes | Yes |
February 21, 2024
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| R.C. Pro-Am | No | Yes |
| Snake Rattle 'n' Roll | No | Yes |
July 3, 2024
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Cobra Triangle | No | Yes |
| Donkey Kong Jr. Math | Yes | Yes |
| Famicom Mukashibanashi: Shin Onigashima | Yes | No |
| Golf | Yes | Yes |
| Gomoku Narabe Renju | Yes | No |
| Mach Rider | Yes | Yes |
| Mahjong | Yes | No |
| The Mystery of Atlantis | No | Yes |
| Solar Jetman | No | Yes |
| Urban Champion | Yes | Yes |
December 12, 2024
| Game | JP/HK/TW | International |
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| Tetris (NES) | Yes | Yes |
Cover Art
Aside from the Famicom and NES apps using their respective cover artwork, the cover art for The Tower of Babel on the Famicom app was changed to Mystery Tower on the NES app. Additionally, the Japanese "Family Computer" (ファミリーコンピュータ) text was replaced with English "Nintendo Entertainment System" text. The fact any of this was done at all is odd given that the game wasn't released for the NES during the console's original lifespan and the game description noting that it's a Famicom game.
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Other
The cover art for various games were updated as new games were added to the service.
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The initial release of Fire 'n Ice lacked cover art in the international NES app. In a later update, the game would receive new cover art which removes the big warning sticker present on the original NES cover.
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The initial release of Babel in the Japanese Famicom app used the original cover art. In a later update, the cover was updated changing the name to The Tower of Babel.
The Nintendo Switch Online series
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| Nintendo Consoles | NES/Famicom/FDS • SNES/Super Famicom • Nintendo 64 |
| Nintendo Handhelds | Game Boy/Game Boy Color • Game Boy Advance |
| Non-Nintendo Systems | Sega Genesis/Mega Drive |
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