Switch Online’s new Expansion Pack tier will cost double at $50 / £35

Nintendo has confirmed that pricing for its new “Expansion Pack” Switch Online membership tier will be double that of the standard subscription.

The Expansion Pack tier – which is required to play N64 and Sega games – will cost $49.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 for a 12 month individual membership, while a Family Membership will cost $79.99 / €69.99 / £59.99  for 12 months.

This represents a doubling in price from the standard tier, which costs $20 individually or $35 for a family membership.

In addition to a new selection of Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis / Mega Drive games, the Expansion Pack tier will also include the just-announced paid DLC for Animal Crossing: New Horizons at no additional cost.

Switch Online’s N64 launch games include Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64, Yoshi’s Story, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mario Tennis, Dr Mario 64, Sin & Punishment and WinBack.

More N64 games will follow after launch, including Banjo-Kazooie, Paper Mario, Pokémon Snap, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Mario Golf and F-Zero X.

Nintendo recently confirmed that the European Nintendo 64 games set to be added to the Nintendo Switch Online service will include the faster 60hz versions of each title.

Nintendo’s wireless N64 and Sega Genesis / Mega Drive controllers for Nintendo Switch are now available to purchase.