Nintendo offers free access to dozens of classic games for a limited time

Nintendo is offering a free 7-day trial of the standard Nintendo Switch Online membership that grants access to NES, SNES and Game Boy Color classic catalogs but does not include Expansion Pack content; the trial requires a linked payment method and will auto-bill after seven days.

Nintendo is temporarily making dozens of classic games available through a free seven-day trial of its standard Nintendo Switch Online membership. The trial grants access to several classic catalogs but does not include Expansion Pack content such as Game Boy Advance, N64, and GameCube titles. A payment method must be linked to begin the trial, and billing will begin when the trial ends. Key details: - Trial length: seven days for the standard Nintendo Switch Online subscription. - Included catalogs: NES, SNES and Game Boy Color classics are available during the trial. - Exclusions: Expansion Pack content (Game Boy Advance, N64, GameCube) is not included in the free trial. - Billing and pricing: typical subscription pricing is reported as $19.99 per year for NSO or $3.99 monthly for individuals, with the Expansion Pack listed separately at higher cost; the trial requires a payment method and will auto-renew per the chosen billing option. Summary: The trial provides temporary access to a range of classic Nintendo titles and online features under the standard Nintendo Switch Online plan. The next procedural step reported is automatic billing after seven days unless account settings are changed; longer-term access depends on choosing and maintaining a paid membership.