The original Nintendo Entertainment System is the inspiration for a fresh batch of free downloadable icons now available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This week, the business released options based on a few different video games compatible with the system.
These games include Metroid, Kid Icarus, and Excitebike. In addition, fans got the opportunity to purchase icons based on the original NES console’s layout and the Japanese Famicom console one week ago. Fans can find icons this time around based on the revised NES hardware launched toward the end of the system’s life cycle. Because the top-loading version of the system is not nearly as iconic as the other versions, there is a chance that some Nintendo fans are not as familiar with its look!
While the Switch console does come with a selection of free profile icons from which any user can choose, Nintendo also periodically makes available free options that are only available to users of the Nintendo Switch Online service.
In recent weeks, in addition to the retro goods already available, designs based on Splatoon 3 and Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been made available for purchase. You’ll need 10 Platinum Points to purchase any available alternatives. Platinum Points do not cost anything and are relatively simple to acquire; users who are low on points can find a variety of ways to earn more in the Nintendo Switch Online menu, which is located at the bottom of the Switch home screen.
These profile symbols are a relatively minor perk that Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can take advantage of. The ability to participate in online competitions for various well-known titles, such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Super Mario Maker 2, is the primary selling point of this service. In addition, every subscription, regardless of tier, is granted access to classic video games from Nintendo’s catalog, such as NES and SNES titles.
