Nintendo Switch Online members just got a classic N64 game that's a must play
A new N64 game is available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members
🆕 A new N64 game is available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers
🚗 It’s Namco’s classic Ridge Racer 64
🥇 The game still holds up today and is a must-play for arcade racing fans
🙏 It’s the first new N64 game of the year, and hopefully more will arrive soon
It’s been a while since Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members got a new game, but the latest addition is certainly worth the wait. The classic arcade racing game Ridge Racer 64 is now available, which dropped late in the console’s life cycle.
Namco’s Ridge Racer used to be a staple of every console generation, but the series has fallen into obscurity in recent years. The last entry, Ridge Racer Unbounded, was a dramatically different take on the franchise and split opinion.
Thankfully, Ridge Racer 64 still holds up well today, delivering the super smooth racing experience that fans love and remember. It’s also another fine addition to the N64’s online library of titles, which will almost certainly be playable on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo recently added three new SNES games for Nintendo Switch Online members, but remember you’ll need to be an Expansion Pack subscriber to access N64 and mature N64 games.
If you’re new to Nintendo Switch Online, members can play Switch games online, access hundreds of retro titles, and enjoy exclusive perks like Nintendo Music. It’s well worth the price and is far cheaper than Sony’s PlayStation Plus and Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Standard.
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Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.