There was some apprehension when Nintendo first revealed its Switch Online Expansion Pack. While the service offered a large amount of value upon first glance with the addition of Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games, it was a significant price hike for little in the way of actual upgrades to the already controversial service. Things only got worse once the Expansion Pack launched, as fans quickly discovered that the N64 emulator it used was more buggy and less responsive than any other commercially available or fan-made emulator, including the one used by the Virtual Console back on the Nintendo Wii. It was a severe disappointment to fans who wanted more retro games to be supported on modern systems and to those looking forward to Nintendo porting games from their later consoles.
Things have improved since then, albeit slowly. Some fans have reported incremental improvements to the emulator as Nintendo Switch updates continue to release. December saw the release of several new Genesis games, and January brought with it the release of Banjo-Kazooie on the service. Even though it was among the games initially advertised as coming to the Expansion Pack, the significance of this Microsoft IP releasing on Nintendo’s subscription service didn’t dawn on players until the game arrived. The future promises more games and improvements, and it seems like the next N64 game will be The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. This February release could be Nintendo Switch Online’s most enticing game yet, and should prove to be a great motivator for those on the fence about the Expansion Pack.
New Legend of Zelda Fans Should Check Out Majora's Mask on Nintendo Switch Online
One of the first things any player will notice about The Legend of Zelda:
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