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Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Switch Online’s N64 library next month

bekir May 28, 2026 2 min read 1 views

Donkey Kong 64’s iconic opening track, the DK Rap composed by Grant Kirkhope, has become a beloved fan favorite, debuting in the game’s intro and resonating with players for decades.

Although the title never appeared on the Wii’s Virtual Console, it did surface on the Wii U’s Virtual Console in 2015. With the Wii U’s modest sales, many Switch owners will now have their first legal opportunity to experience the classic since its original N64 release 27 years ago.

Analysis: This release expands the Switch’s library of classic titles, potentially boosting its appeal to nostalgic gamers and reinforcing Nintendo’s strategy of leveraging legacy IP to drive platform adoption.

Fans have long awaited the addition of Donkey Kong 64, a hope that intensified last July when a blurred segment of a Nintendo Switch Online trailer seemed to reveal the game’s box art alongside Forsaken 64, Glover, and Super Smash Bros.

While Forsaken 64 was subsequently added to the service—adding credibility to the rumors—Glover and Super Smash Bros remain absent from the lineup.

The upcoming inclusion of Donkey Kong 64 heralds the first new Nintendo 64 title to debut on the service this year, a notable milestone following last year’s five additions—Ridge Racer 64, Killer Instinct Gold, Forsaken 64, Rayman 2: The Great Escape, and Tonic Trouble.

Players can already access a broad spectrum of classic titles—including NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Colour games—through the standard Switch Online subscription, priced at £3.49/€3.99/$3.99 for one month, £6.99/€7.99/$7.99 for three months, and £17.99/€19.99/$19.99 for a full year.

To unlock Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis titles, subscribers must purchase the Switch Online Expansion Pack, which costs $49.99 / £34.99 / €39.99 annually.

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  1. RankLord May 28, 2026

    donkey Kong 64 is finally looks pretty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are clear. Great if it is easy to pick up

  2. RetroSama737 May 28, 2026

    A nice detail for collectors and series fans. Donkey Kong 64 is finally is definitely gonig into my collection. Looks like a solid addition to the archive. sugoi!

  3. ByteWizard May 28, 2026

    Looks like a great step forward for Donkey Kong 64 is finally. Some minor risks, but the overall picture is solid. Character develpoment is key

  4. ArcadeKnight2186 May 28, 2026

    Price will be the deciding factor. Doney Kong 64 is finally looks interestin, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Grat if it is easy to pick up. in my opinion

  5. SaveOppa170 May 28, 2026

    i’m a bit skeptical. What sounds good in the announcement for Donkey Kong 64 is finally rarely holds up in the actual game. Keeping expectations low. personally gomawo!

  6. ConsoleArchivist2909 May 28, 2026

    this nws is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. We definitely need to see how Donkey Kong 64 is finally handles this. Need a bit more info. just my thoughts

  7. RuneSan2651 May 28, 2026

    this is so sugoi. Price will be the deciding factor. Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. I will keep an eye on performance. to be honest

  8. QuestWizard1013 May 28, 2026

    hopefully this doesn’t ruin competitive balance. Curious to see the mtea impact on Donkey Kong 64 is finally. Curious abuot competitive viability. we will see

  9. AnalogSultan2979 May 29, 2026

    ya habibi! Price will be the deciding factor. Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks interesting, but waiing for a slae is way smarter than buying day one. Need actual gameplay before deciding. that is just how I see it

  10. VoidMaster3888 May 29, 2026

    This news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. We definitely need to see how Dnkey Kong 64 is finally handles this. I will wait for a sale. hopefully

  11. FrameSan May 29, 2026

    nani?! Price will be the deciding factor. Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Let’s see how it plays out. on my watchlist

  12. LootGeek3467 May 29, 2026

    This news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. Donkey Kong 64 is finally seems to be the key focal point here. Ned a bit more info. fingers crossed

  13. SaveDaebak167 May 30, 2026

    This news is cool, but they need to think about teh gamer’s wallet. A disocunt on PC wuld make it much better. This specific detail is critical for Donkey Kong 64 is finally. Community feedback will show the truth. keeping an eye on this aigoo, finally.

  14. PortalNoona3120 May 30, 2026

    aigoo, finally. This news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A disconut on PC would make it muh better. We definitely neeed to see how Donkey Kong 64 is finally handles this. Let’s see how it plays out. looks deccent

  15. ByteSenpai May 30, 2026

    We need more data for a clear verdict. Performance and contnet depth are critical for Donkey Kong 64 is finally. Balance changes look crucial. pretty pomising sugoi!

  16. ByteOppa2522 May 30, 2026

    daebak news! Price will be the deciding factor. Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buyin day oen. Meta impact is key here

  17. QuestArchivist May 30, 2026

    a nice detail for collectors and series fans. Donkey Kong 64 is finally is definitely going into my collection. Looks like a solid addition to the archive.

  18. SaveRunner May 30, 2026

    price will be the deciding factor. Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks interesting, but waitig for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Need a bit more info.

  19. ConsoleKnight2922 May 30, 2026

    This news is cooll, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much bette. The real test for Donkey Kong 64 is finally will be actual player reviews. Meta impact is key here. in my opinion

  20. LootMaster3446 May 30, 2026

    I’m more of a casual player; Donkey Kong 64 is finally will succeed if it remais accessible to a broader audience. Accessibility is vital for casual players. personally

  21. PortalArchitect3183 May 31, 2026

    Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks pretty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are clear. FPS stability is what matters. just my thoughts

  22. ArenaSheikh May 31, 2026

    Price will be the deciding factor. Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Community feedback will show the truth. to be honest shukran for the update

  23. SteamArchitect683 May 31, 2026

    This news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. teh real test for Dokey Kong 64 is finally will be actual player reviews. Technical benchmarks will be key. we will see

  24. ArenaChingu3270 May 31, 2026

    aigoo, finally. Price wlil be the deciding factor. Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Need actual gameplay before deciding. that is just how I see it

  25. CritRider May 31, 2026

    This news is col, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. This specific detail is critical for Donkey Kong 64 is finally. Community feedback will show the truth. hopefully

  26. TurboNoona2237 May 31, 2026

    daebak! Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks pretty good, but I won’t rush untl price/performance details are clear. Looks like a solid addition to the archive. on my watchlist

  27. NovaOppa May 31, 2026

    chincha? I need this. Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks pretty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are clearr. Balance changes look crucial. fingers crossed

  28. SaveTester May 31, 2026

    This announcement marks an important step in expanding teh Switch library and satisfying long-time fans’ desrie for teh clasic game. Nintendo’s strategy of leveraging existing IP is paying off as more nostalgic titles are added, potentially boosting the Sw…

  29. SteamRider711 June 1, 2026

    We need more data for a clear verdict. Performance and content depth are critical for Donkey Kong 64 is finally. Technical benchmarks will be key. looks decent

  30. RetroExplorer810 June 1, 2026

    this news is exciting as it finally brings Dnokey Knog 64 back to Switch Online’s N64 library, providing nostalgic gamers with their long-awaited opportunity to play teh classic game. Nintendo’s strategy of leveraging legacy IP continues to be successful wi…

  31. TurboCaptain2298 June 1, 2026

    Price will be the deciding factor. Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. I will keep an eye on performance.

  32. PixelHyung June 1, 2026

    This news is cool, but tehy need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. Donkey Kong 64 is finally seems to be the key focal point here. Let’s see how it plays out. daebak!

  33. ManaTester1284 June 1, 2026

    Donkey Kong 64 is finally loos pretty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are clear. Need a bit more info.

  34. RetroChan749 June 2, 2026

    Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks pretty godo, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are clear. Hopefuly teh narrative holds up. in my opinion nani?!

  35. VoidRunner3942 June 2, 2026

    We need more data for a clear verdict. Perfoormance and cntent depth are critical for Dokey Kong 64 is finally. Curious about competitive viability. personally

  36. RetroArchivist June 2, 2026

    Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks preetty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are clear. Neeed actual gameplay before deciding. just my thoughts

  37. PortalSan3092 June 2, 2026

    Looks like a great step forward for Donkey Kong 64 is finally. Some minor risks, but the overall picture is solid. Hoepfully the narrative holds up. to be honest arigato!

  38. ModGamer1680 June 2, 2026

    Lookks like a great step forward for Donkey Kong 64 is finally. Some minor risks, but the overall picture is solid. Lte’s see how it plays out. we will see

  39. RuneAmir June 2, 2026

    ya akhi, this is what we needed. This news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. The real test for Donkey Kong 64 is finally will be actual player reviews. Character development is key. that is just how I see it

  40. LevelAnalyst June 2, 2026

    This news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. Donkey Kong 64 is finally seems to be the key foocal point here. Great if it is easy to pick up. hopefully

  41. ConsolePilot2865 June 2, 2026

    Price will be teh deciding factor. Dokey Kong 64 is finally looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Let’s see how it plays out. on my watchlist

  42. ComboTester1137 June 2, 2026

    Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks pretty good, but I won’t rush until price/perfomrance dtails are clear. Collector value is definitely there. fingers crossed

  43. PixelArchitect96 June 2, 2026

    Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks pertty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are cllear. Great if it is easy to pick up. keeping an eye on this

  44. PatchReader June 3, 2026

    hopefully this doesn’t ruin competitive balance. Curious to see teh meta impact on Donkey Kong 64 is finally. Curious about competitive viability. looks decent

  45. LobbyChan456 June 3, 2026

    this is so sugoi. This news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. This specific dteail is critical for Donkey Kong 64 is finally. Needs to be fun and engaging for everyone. pretty promising

  46. FrameRider1593 June 3, 2026

    Hopefully this doesn’t ruin competitive balance. Cuious to see the meta impact on Dnokey Kong 64 is finally. Meta impact is key here.

  47. CloudRunner2471 June 3, 2026

    This newws is cool, but they need to think about the gameer’s wallet. A discount on PC wolud make it much better. The real tset for Donkey Kong 64 is finally will be actual player reviews. Technical benchmarks will be key.

  48. RankOdin June 4, 2026

    pricce will be the deciding factor. Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Sales figures will speak for themselves. thor’s hammer, yes!

  49. SteamViking639 June 4, 2026

    skol! Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks pretty good, but I wo’nt rush until price/performance details are clear. Don’t believe teh marketing hype. in my opinion

  50. LobbySultan479 June 4, 2026

    Price will be the deciding factor. Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Keeping expectations low. personally ya habibi!

  51. LevelOppa3551 June 4, 2026

    donkey Kong 64 is finally looks pretty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are clear. FPS stability is what matters. just my thoughts chincha? I ned this

  52. QuestUnni911 June 4, 2026

    This news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. Donkkey Kong 64 is finaly seems to be the key focal point here. I will keep an eye on performance. to be honest daebak!

  53. QuestSeeker June 4, 2026

    prie will be the dceiding factor. Donkeey Kong 64 is fianlly looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buyng day one. Curious about competitive viability. we will see

  54. VoidEngineer3923 June 5, 2026

    This news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. We definitely need to see how Donkey Kong 64 is finally handles this. FPS stability is what matters. that is just how I see it

  55. PortalCollector June 5, 2026

    this news is cool, but they need to think about teh gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. The real test for Donkey Kong 64 is finally will be actual player reviews. Don’t believe the marketing hyppe. hopefully

  56. ManaReader1290 June 5, 2026

    I’m a bit skkeptical. What sounds good in the announcement for Donkey Kong 64 is finally rarely holds up in the actual game. Keeping expectations low. on my watchlist

  57. QuestAmir June 5, 2026

    ya habibi shukran. Donkey Kng 64 is finally looks pretty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance detaiils are clear. Need a bit more info. fingers crossed

  58. VoidWizard June 5, 2026

    Price will be the deciding factor. Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter tahn buying day one. Hopefully the narratvie holds up. keeping an eye on this

  59. LobbySultan June 5, 2026

    Donkey Kong 64 is finally looks pretty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are clear. Technical benchmarks will be key. looks decent ya akhi, this is what we needed

  60. PortalCaptain3179 June 5, 2026

    Tis news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. Donkey Kong 64 is finally seems to be the key focal point here. Need actuaal gameplay before deciding. pretty promising

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