Nintendo, with these sporadicly updated NES and SNES Nintendo Switch Online applications you are truly spoiling us!

That's right, if you are a paying subscriber to Nintendo Switch Online, there are finally some new titles to play and enjoy which in fairness to these latest additions; are some classic games of their era.

The NES application has now been updated to version 4.2.0 and includes the following games...

Shadow of the Ninja – In the midst of disorder and oppression, two shadow warriors rise to the people’s cry for help. Choose to play as one of two ninja masters from the Iga clan as they infiltrate enemy front lines. Master tactics of stealth as you acquire additional weapons and power-ups in order to overthrow an evil emperor and destroy his wicked empire, solo or with a friend.

Eliminator Boat Duel – In this powerboat racing game, get behind the wheel of one of the fastest machines on the water to earn boatloads of in-game cash. Drivers earn thousands of dollars for competing, and you’ll use your winnings to repair and upgrade your boat to push your competitive edge to its maximum. A little aggression goes a long way – just try not to get sunk yourself, or you’ll be swimming back to dry land.

While the SNES application has now been updated to version 1.2.0 and includes the following titles...

Pop’n TwinBee – The sixth game in the TwinBee series, this vertically scrolling shooter takes place in a cute, poppy setting. TwinBee and WinBee hear that the great Dr. Murdock has lost his wits, so they set off to return him to his normal self. This game was originally released in Japan and Europe in 1993, but this will be its first release in the U.S.

Smash Tennis – In Smash Tennis, the controls may be simple, but there’s plenty of room for skill! With strong shots, weak shots, lobs and eight different court types, you can develop all sorts of approaches, unlocking the deep strategies of tennis. This game was originally released in Japan in 1993 and Europe in 1994, but this will be its first release in the U.S.

Not a bad selection, but we're hardly at the same level of relentless release schedules which were the highlight of the Virtual Console era from the Wii onwards.

Will you be trying out any of these titles? Or are they mere bonus curiosities? Are you already hoping for a more substantial set of titles ready for when the next update happens hopefully sometime in Q2 of 2020?

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