Nintendo is taking it way back with its latest additions to the Switch Online game library, and I mean way back, like late ‘80s back. After seeing a slew of classic Mario titles land on the service for Mario 2024, followed by the previously unreleased in North America Wrecking Crew ’98, Nintendo is finally ready to bring the original Super Mario Game Boy experience to Switch Online members everywhere. Super Mario Land, alongside Baseball – a game so old, it’s just called Baseball – and Alleyway, are now live on Switch Online as part of Nintendo’s celebration of 35 years of Game Boy. Head below for more details.
Original Super Mario Land and more come to Switch Online
Just in time for Game Boy’s upcoming 35th anniversary – the beloved Nintendo handheld hit store shelves stateside in July of 1989, Nintendo has now made Super Mario Land, Baseball, and Alleyway available to Switch Online members.
Game Boy launched in 1989, and with it arrived classic titles such as Baseball, Alleyway and the first Super Mario game available on the system, Super Mario Land. Today, Nintendo Switch Online members can play all three of these original launch titles as the latest additions to the Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online library
The three new Switch Online releases join a bevy other classics in the Switch handheld library, including Metroid II – Return of Samus, Kirby in Kirby’s Dream Land,Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden Coins, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX, among others.
Here’s a quick rundown of the original Super Mario Land from Nintendo:
Relive Mario’s first Game Boy adventure! Obstacles and enemies of all sorts await you in the scenic kingdoms of Sarasaland, where you’ll travel through ancient ruins, stay afloat in tempestuous waters and navigate challenges aplenty. As Mario, you’ll run, jump and bounce your way to glory on his mission to save Princess Daisy (in her first appearance!) from a mysterious alien and restore peace to the land. This game features some distinct gameplay quirks to discover too, including the Superball Mario powerup and even levels where Mario pilots an airplane and submarine.
And here’s the official Game Boy – May 2024 Game Updates – Nintendo Switch Online video:
To properly celebrate 35 years of the Game Boy system, we have to take it back to year one! Game Boy launched in 1989, and with it arrived classic titles such as Baseball, Alleyway and the first Super Mario game available on the system, Super Mario Land. Today, Nintendo Switch Online members can play all three of these original launch titles as the latest additions to the Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online library. All just in time for the system’s 35th anniversary!
All three games are available to base tier Switch Online members starting right now.
More of the latest Switch Online releases:
- Dr. Mario, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis come to Switch Online Game Boy library
- Nintendo brings Mario’s Wrecking Crew ’98, SUPER R-TYPE, more to Switch Online
- Nintendo whips up some vintage Switch Online Castlevania action for Halloween
- The Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Metroidvania game comes to Switch Online
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