SMRTR TechFeb 5, 2026Ars Technica

The Switch 2 is getting a new Virtual Console (kind of)

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Nintendo ended its Virtual Console service in 2018, replacing downloadable classic games with subscription access through Nintendo Switch Online. Hamster Corporation has launched Console Archives to fill this gap, offering individual retro console games for purchase on Switch 2. The initial lineup includes Cool Boarders for $12 and Ninja Gaiden II for $8, with faithful reproductions featuring modern conveniences like customizable controls and save states.

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