Nintendo is considered one of the most famous consumer electronics companies, and was one of the earliest that popularized gaming consoles.
While it was founded way back in the 19th century, it first gained significant traction in the gaming industry when it introduced the Nintendo Entertainment System, and games like Donkey Kong in 1981, as well as Super Mario Bros. in 1985.
Since then, Nintendo has introduced some other famous classics, like The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, and much more.
Fast forward, the internet allows games to be easily distributed and sold. With more advanced hardware and software, developers can create games sooner, resulting to a lot more titles. Newer games that are introduced also pack significant improvements in graphics, gameplay and experience.
While that is good for business for Nintendo, the Japanese-based company isn't forgetting its classical games, and is willing to keep them alive as long as possible, knowing that there are fans of those games out there.
This time, Nintendo has hit a milestone with its ever-growing library of retro games, having crossed the 100 game titles in its Nintendo Switch Online service.
Nintendo Switch Online (NSO), is an online subscription service for the Nintendo Switch video game console.
It features online multiplayer, cloud saving, voice chat via smartphone app, access to a library of Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) games, as well as other promotions and offers.
Among the many games that are and were available on Nintendo consoles, Nintendo is constrained in what it can release on the service.
From licensing issues and others, Nintendo cannot simply put everything it has on the service.
Because of this, passing the 100 titles is an achievement, considering that there isn't much left in the NES and SNES pipeline to be included on the service.
In the past, Nintendo Switch Online has received mixed reviews.
People praised its affordable price if compared to competitors, but criticized its smartphone app, and its content library that only supports a small selection of games.
