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Wondering how you can play classic Zelda titles on your Nintendo Switch? Here’s our complete guide on how to play the original Legend of Zelda games on your Switch.

The Legend of Zelda is one of the gaming industry’s most iconic and classic franchises. Even to this day, Nintendo continues to push the boundaries and create rememberable titles, with both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom impressing fans across the globe.

Whether you’re new to the franchise or a veteran fan, you may want to go back and play some of the Zelda classics such as the original 1986 The Legend of Zelda and The Adventures of Link (1988). Well, luckily this can be done on a Nintendo Switch.

So, for those interested, here’s our guide on how to play classic Zelda games on the Nintendo Switch.

How to play classic Zelda games on Switch

You can play classic The Legend of Zelda games on your Nintendo Switch through the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service, as this gives you access to the NES, Super NES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy Advance game catalogs.

You can sign up for the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service by following these steps:

  1. Launch the “Nintendo eShop” on the home screen of the Switch.
  2. Choose the account you want to use.
  3. Select the “Nintendo Switch Online” tab on the left side of the screen.
  4. Press the “View/Change Membership” button on the banner at the top of the screen.
  5. Choose the membership you would like and select a payment method when prompted.
  6. Start your membership.
Link riding a dragon in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
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The Legend of Zelda franchise is host to some of the most immersive gaming titles.

You will also get a free 7-day trial for signing up for the first time, but you will be charged automatically after the trial ends. If you cancel before your free trial ends, you will not be charged.

Nintendo Switch Online membership plans are priced as follows:

  • 1 Month – $3.99 / £3.49
  • 3 Months – $7.99 / £6.99
  • 12 Months – $19.99 / £17.99

After becoming a member, simply head to the Nintendo Switch Online app from the HOME screen and you will find a huge selection of NES, Super NES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy Advance games. This includes all of the classic Zelda games you desire.

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