Nintendo has announced that Nintendo 64 classic Ridge Racer 64 is now available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.
The Nintendo Software Technology-developed racing game was originally released for the Nintendo 64 way back in 2000, and has now hit the portable home console:
- Ridge Racer (Nintendo 64): Race into action with Ridge Racer 64! Released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64 console, this arcade classic takes you on fast-paced races across three different environments for a total of nine courses! Dive right in with Quick Play to race three laps around the Revolution Novice course, or take on Grand Prix and choose any available track to test your skills. Other modes include Car Attack, which lets you compete for better cars, and Time Attack, where the only thing you’re racing against is your own best time! Challenge your friends in Multiplayer and put the pedal to the metal in three modes: Battle Mode, Stage Mode, and Team Mode.
When the race is underway, don’t forget to drift! Skillful use of Acceleration Drifting and Brake Drifting will allow you to smoothly maneuver through tight curves on the racetrack and save precious seconds of time. A few extra seconds can be the difference between victory or defeat!
The Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online collection launched in late October 2021 with nine games: Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mario Kart 64, Lylat Wars, Sin and Punishment, Dr. Mario 64, Mario Tennis 64, Operation: WinBack and Yoshi’s Story.
It has since added Paper Mario, Banjo-Kazooie, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Mario Golf, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Puzzle League, Wave Race 64, Pilotwings 64, Mario Party, Mario Party 2, GoldenEye 007, Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Stadium 2, Excitebike 64, Mario Party 3, Jet Force Gemini, 1080° Snowboarding, Harvest Moon 64, Blast Corps, Extreme-5, Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls, Perfect Dark, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, Banjo-Tooie, Shadow Man, and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil.
Nintendo most recently revealed that Nintendo Switch Online now has more than 34 million subscribers.
The pricing plans for Nintendo Switch Online are £3.49 ($3.99) per month, £6.99 ($7.99) for three months or £17.99 ($19.99) for 12 months. There is a 12-month Family Membership for £31.49 ($34.99) that allows a Nintendo Account holder to “invite up to seven others to join a family group” that will all have access to Nintendo Switch Online.
Whereas an individual membership to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is priced at £34.99 ($49.99) for 12 months, with a Family Membership priced at £59.99 ($79.99).
Ridge Racer 64 Trailer
