#Nintendo classics

Nintendo has added another retro gem to its Nintendo Switch Online catalog, delighting fans of the Donkey Kong franchise. This addition joins an already impressive lineup of Game Boy classics, including Metroid 2, Kirby’s Dream Land, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1859764097480355961 One of the most remarkable aspects of Donkey Kong Land is its soundtrack. https://youtu.be/lAZZ3OQcOJY With this addition, players can now explore a broader range of the Donkey Kong universe on Nintendo Switch Online. The original Donkey Kong Country trilogy is already available as part of the SNES collection on the service, making it a perfect time to revisit or discover these classics. The addition of Donkey Kong Land continues Nintendo’s effort to bring nostalgia to modern audiences, bridging generations of gamers through its expansive retro library. Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 console is set to make history, allowing dozens of Wii U games to be played across three consecutive Nintendo console generations—a first for the company. Nintendo’s track record with backward compatibility has been inconsistent, with a stronger focus on the feature emerging in the mid-2000s. Read more in our articles including "Donkey Kong Land Swings Onto Nintendo Switch Online" and "Nintendo Switch 2 to Bring Wii U Classics Across Three Generations for the First Time".