A cheap way to play classic games, and nothing else

★★★☆☆ Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Review

• Nintendo classic library Access to lots of different Nintendo games from NES to N64 plus Sega Mega Drive collection.

• Expansions Unlock additional expansion packs across Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3 and Animal Crossing. • Online play Play competitive online games across a range of titles with mobile app compatibility

✔ Some of the best games from Nintendo’s early history. ✔ Cheap entry compared to competitors. ✔ Exclusive online games like Tetris 99 and F-Zero 99. ✔ Free access to several major DLC

❌ No GameCube, Wii or DS games. ❌ A lot of classic games missing from each era. ❌ Sluggish UI and online feels outdated. ❌ Little incentive for die-hard fans

You want a cheap way to access old Nintendo games You should buy if

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is a cost-effective method of playing some of the greatest games from Nintendo’s history, throwing in some additional goodies for some newer titles. You shouldn't buy if

You already have played the majority of what’s on offer

Long-term Nintendo fans or those not particularly interested in classic Nintendo games will want to look elsewhere to get more out of their money.

Matt Poskitt Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass is still a work-in-progress. Apart from the ability to play online along with specific expansions for some of the Switch’s biggest games, there’s little else that makes this package worthwhile. Read more