Find and download Arcade Archives games through Nintendo eShop on your Switch. Search for the series or a specific game, then check that game’s listing for its console edition, play modes, player count, languages, and compatibility details before purchasing.
Find Arcade Archives in Nintendo eShop
- From the HOME Menu, open Nintendo eShop and select the Nintendo Account user you want to use.
- Select the magnifying-glass icon in the upper-left corner to open Search.
- Enter Arcade Archives to see matching listings, or search for a specific game title. Nintendo’s eShop search can also be narrowed by price range or genre.
- Open a result and review its product page before buying. Check the exact title and console edition, supported play modes, number of players, language information, and any compatibility notes.
- Use the listing to purchase and download the game. Arcade Archives entries are digital releases.
Listings and availability can vary by regional eShop, so search your own store for the current offer and details. Nintendo’s eShop search instructions describe the general process; interface labels can change with software updates.
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Minecraft - Nintendo Switch | $29.82 | Buy on Amazon |
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - US Version | $52.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Mario Kart™ World (Nintendo Switch 2) | $79.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Super Mario Galaxy™ + Super Mario Galaxy™ 2 | $64.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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What to check on a game’s listing
Arcade Archives is a series of classic arcade game releases, but features are not identical across every title. Nintendo’s listings describe adjustable settings such as difficulty, options to recreate arcade display settings, and worldwide high-score competition. Use the specific game page to confirm what applies to that release.
- Game and publisher: The catalog includes different genres and original publishers. Nintendo listings include Ark Area, a UPL shooting game; QUESTER, a NAMCO brick breaker; and PAC & PAL, a NAMCO action game.
- Players and modes: Check how many players are supported and whether the game works in TV, tabletop, and handheld modes. For example, Nintendo’s PAC & PAL listing specifies TV, tabletop, and handheld modes and one to two players on one system; that is not a guarantee for other entries.
- Language and compatibility: Review language information and any notes about the console or accessories. Nintendo notes that Switch Lite compatibility or the play experience may differ, and additional accessories may be required for some software.
- Price and regional availability: These can change and vary by country. Check the current price and whether the game is listed in the eShop region associated with your account.
Check the Switch edition before purchasing
Some games may have separate Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 editions. QUESTER is one documented example: Nintendo says the existing Switch software can also be played on Switch 2, while a separate Switch 2-only release is titled Arcade Archives 2 QUESTER. Nintendo’s listing says that version is not compatible with the Switch version’s save data or additional content. Do not assume another Arcade Archives title follows the same arrangement; check its own product page for edition and save-data information.
#1 Best Overall
- 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
Find a game you already bought
If an eShop listing says Purchased, Nintendo says the game was purchased by the Nintendo Account currently accessing eShop. Confirm that you selected the account that bought it, then check the HOME Menu and All Software. If it is not there, follow Nintendo’s instructions for redownloading eShop content, including its virtual game card guidance.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- 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.
Rank #3
- 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
Rank #2
- 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
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