SEGA Genesis™ – Nintendo Switch Online
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With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, access a collection of SEGA Genesis™ games and more!
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Discover a trove of SEGA classics
You can play these classic games with added features, such as rewind to recover rings in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, or create a save state before the final boss of Golden Axe!
Level up with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership
Get access to a library of Nintendo 64 games with newly added online play for up to 4 players*, as well as retro SEGA Genesis classics!
All the other great benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online membership are also included, such as access to 100+ classic NES™ and Super NES™ games, exclusive online matches in the Tetris 99 game, online play in some of your favorite games, and more!
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
1992
Streets of Rage 2
1992
Ecco the Dolphin
1992
Castlevania: Bloodlines
1994
Golden Axe
1990
Strider
1990
Contra: Hard Corps
1994
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
1993
Gunstar Heroes
1993
Included games:
Alien Soldier
Alien Storm
ALISIA DRAGOON
Altered Beast
Beyond Oasis
Castlevania: BLOODLINES
Columns
Comix Zone
Contra: Hard Corps
Crusaders of Centy
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Dynamite Headdy
Earthworm Jim
Ecco the Dolphin
Flicky
Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Golden Axe
Golden Axe II
Gunstar Heroes
Kid Chameleon
Landstalker
Light Crusader
MEGA MAN: THE WILY WARS
M.U.S.H.A.
Phantasy Star IV
Pulseman
Ristar
Shining Force
Shining Force II
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball
Space Harrier II
STREET FIGHTER II': SPECIAL CHAMPION EDITION
Streets of Rage 2
STRIDER
Super Fantasy Zone
Sword of Vermillon
Target Earth
The Revenge of Shinobi
Thunder Force II
ToeJam & Earl
Virtua Fighter 2
Zero Wing
Pick up and play
You can play, save, and jump back into the action whenever you have a few minutes—wherever you happen to be.
Rewind your game
Do-overs are built in! You can rewind your game by pressing and holding ZL + ZR if you make a mistake or just want to retry a section.
Play together online
Connect with friends online and share your screen for co-op or competitive play. Select a 1- or 2-player mode and go. In single-player games, you can take turns at the controls.
Give friends a hand
When playing online, you can display a hand-shaped cursor on your friend’s screen. Use it to give hints or point out strategic locations. You can even clap to congratulate them.
Cheer them on with voice chat
You can use voice chat in these games via the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app. It’s the next best thing to hanging out together.
Persistent internet and compatible smartphone required to use app. Data charges may apply. Nintendo Account age 13+ required. Smartphone app features available in compatible games.
SEGA Genesis™ Control Pad
You can play SEGA Genesis™ games the way they're meant to be played—using a full-size SEGA Genesis style controller!* This controller is the perfect way to experience the SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online library of games.
Controller available for purchase by any Nintendo Switch Online members. SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online available with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. Sega Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online library of games only available with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
See details*Any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required to purchase controller. Limit four per Nintendo Account. Offer not available for free trial holders. Controller ships to the U.S. and Canada only. This controller is optional and not required to play the Sega Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online collection of games. Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership required to play Sega Genesis - Nintendo Switch Online collection of games. Visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/ for more information on Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack as it becomes available.
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Play online, access classic NES™ and Super NES™ games, and more with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
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WARNING: If you have epilepsy or have had seizures or other unusual reactions to flashing lights or patterns, consult a doctor before playing video games. All users should read the Health and Safety Information available in the system settings before using this software.
Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
*Sold separately. **Sold separately. Any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required to purchase controller. Limit four per Nintendo Account. Offer not available for free trial holders. Controller ships to the U.S. and Canada only. This controller is optional and not required to play the SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online collection of games.
The storage requirements will increase as additional games are added to the software. The games compiled in this software are reproductions of the original games for use on the Nintendo Switch system. There are some differences in game performance and presentation as compared to the original versions of these games. A Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is required to access these games.
STRIDER ©Thirdline ©CAPCOM CO., LTD. 1989, 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPROGRAMMED GAME ©SEGA Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine ©SEGA Golden Axe ©SEGA Gunstar Heroes ©SEGA M.U.S.H.A. ©SEGA Phantasy Star IV ©SEGA Ristar ©SEGA Shining Force ©SEGA Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master ©SEGA Sonic The Hedgehog 2 ©SEGA Streets of Rage 2 ©SEGA MUSIC©YUZO KOSHIRO Castlevania: BLOODLINES ©Konami Digital Entertainment Contra: Hard Corps ©Konami Digital Entertainment Ecco the Dolphin ©SEGA Thunder Force II ©SEGA ToeJam & Earl ©TOEJAM & EARL PRODUCTIONS INC. 1991, 2021 Sword of Vermilion ©SEGA Dynamite Headdy ©SEGA Altered Beast ©SEGA Light Crusader ©SEGA Super Fantasy Zone ©1992-2022 SUNSOFT ©SEGA Alien Soldier ©SEGA Space Harrier II ©SEGA Shining Force II ©SEGA Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball ©SEGA Comix Zone ©SEGA Target Earth ©extreme Zero Wing ©TATSUJIN Co., Ltd. MEGA MAN: THE WILY WARS ©CAPCOM CO., LTD. 1994, 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALISIA DRAGOON ©1992 GAME ARTS Beyond Oasis ©SEGA MUSIC©YUZO KOSHIRO Earthworm Jim ©1994-2022 Interplay Entertainment Corp. Earthworm Jim™ is a registered trademark or trademark of Interplay Entertainment Corp in the United States and other countries. All rights reserved. Golden Axe II ©SEGA Alien Storm ©SEGA Columns ©SEGA Virtua Fighter 2 ©SEGA Pulseman © SEGA/GAME FREAK inc. STREET FIGHTER II' : SPECIAL CHAMPION EDITION ©CAPCOM CO., LTD. 1991, 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Kid Chameleon ©SEGA Flicky ©SEGA Ghouls 'n Ghosts ©CAPCOM CO., LTD. 1988, 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPROGRAMMED GAME©SEGA Landstalker ©SEGA Crusader of Centy ©SEGA The Revenge of Shinobi ©SEGA MUSIC©YUZO KOSHIRO SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SEGA, the SEGA logo and GENESIS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION.