Find Arcade Archives releases in the Nintendo eShop on your Switch: search for “Arcade Archives” to browse the series, or search for a specific game. Open its product page before buying to check the exact edition, player count, supported play modes, languages, and compatibility details.
Find an Arcade Archives game in Nintendo eShop
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From the HOME Menu, open Nintendo eShop and choose the Nintendo Account user you want to use.
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Select the magnifying-glass icon in the upper-left corner to open Search.
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Enter Arcade Archives to see matching releases, or search for a specific game title. Nintendo’s eShop search guidance also describes narrowing results by price range or genre.
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Minecraft - Nintendo Switch- Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures
- Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles
- Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs
- Play on the go in handheld or tabletop modes
- Includes Super Mario Mash-Up, Natural Texture Pack, Biome Settlers Skin Pack, Battle & Beasts Skin Pack, Campfire Tales Skin Pack; Compatible with Nintendo Switch only
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Choose a result and review that game’s product page. Check its console edition, supported modes, player count, language information, and compatibility notes; listings and availability can vary by title and regional eShop.
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Purchase or download the game from its listing, then check the HOME Menu for it.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - US Version- New stages and fighters are joined by the combined rosters of every past Super Smash Bros. Game
- Challenge others anytime, anywhere, whether you're on the couch or on the go
- Play any way you want—locally, online, in TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode, or even with GameCube Controllers
- Fight faster and smarter with new and returning techniques, like the perfect shield and directional air dodge
- Face off in 2-4 player battles, or play against the computer
For Nintendo’s eShop search instructions, see How to Search for Games on Nintendo Switch eShop.
What to expect from the series
Arcade Archives releases are digital versions of classic arcade games. Nintendo’s series descriptions say players can adjust settings such as difficulty and recreate arcade display settings; they also describe worldwide high-score competition. The games come from different publishers and span genres. For example, Nintendo lists UPL’s shooting game Ark Area, NAMCO’s brick breaker QUESTER, and NAMCO’s action game PAC & PAL. These examples are not a complete catalog or a ranking.
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- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
- Explore courses at your own pace and wander the world to discover fun surprises in Free Roam
Features differ between games. Nintendo’s PAC & PAL listing, for instance, specifies TV, tabletop, and handheld modes and one-to-two players on one system. Do not assume those details apply to another release; check its own product page. Nintendo also notes that software compatibility or play experience may differ on Switch Lite and that additional accessories may be required for some software. See Nintendo’s Arcade Archives PAC & PAL listing for that title’s details.
Check the Switch edition before purchasing
Confirm whether the listing is for Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo’s QUESTER page says the existing Switch software can also be played on Switch 2, while a separate Switch 2-only release, Arcade Archives 2 QUESTER, is available. Nintendo says the Switch and Switch 2 versions do not share save data or additional content. That arrangement is specific to QUESTER; check the individual listing rather than assuming the same compatibility or upgrade terms for other games. Details are on Nintendo’s Arcade Archives 2 QUESTER listing.
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- Journey through space in two Super Mario adventures, now improved for the Nintendo Switch system!
- Travel the stars with enhanced resolution, improved UI, and additional content
- Learn more about the Lumas from additional Storybook chapters, groove to a bit of additional music
- Get additional Health and fall recovery in Assist Mode
- Join Rosalina and the Lumas to restore the Comet Observatory and rescue Princess Peach in Super Mario Galaxy.
If the game says “Purchased” or is missing
Nintendo says “Purchased” means the Nintendo Account currently accessing eShop bought the game. First check that you selected the account used for the purchase, then look on the HOME Menu and in All Software. If the game is still absent, follow Nintendo’s account-specific instructions to redownload Nintendo Switch eShop content, including its virtual game card guidance.
Compare listings before you buy
If you are choosing between releases, compare the exact game and original arcade publisher, console edition, player count and supported modes, language and any ROM or manual information, plus the current price and availability shown in your regional eShop. These details are listing-specific, and prices or availability may differ by region and change over time.
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