The Pokémon Company International has announced that Pokémon Stadium 2 and the Pokémon Trading Card Game are now available on Nintendo Switch.
Once you have downloaded the latest software update for the Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online (version 1.4.0) and/or the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online (version 2.11.0) apps, those who subscribe will be able to access the new games.
Pokémon Trading Card Game (Game Boy Color): The greatest Pokémon Trading Card Game players of all time – The Grand Masters – are looking for one player worthy of inheriting the four rare Legendary Pokémon Cards! Build new decks with the Auto Deck Machine, hone your skills on the Challenge Machine, and test your ability in the Challenge Hall. Expand your card collection, duel your way through eight Club Masters, and earn the right to challenge the Grand Masters in the Pokémon Dome! Shadowy figures, wise instructors and powerful opponents await you in the ultimate trading card game adventure!
Pokémon Stadium 2 (Nintendo 64): Hundreds of Pokémon enter the 3D arena! Released for the Nintendo 64 console in 2001, this battle arena features all the Pokémon from the Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver and Pokémon Crystal games. Decide on your strategy and stand back while your Pokémon battle it out in 3D! Up to four players can join in and play the 12 new minigames, like Egg Emergency and Delibird’s Delivery! And there’s a Quiz mode that includes three difficulty levels, so Pokémon novices and experts alike can enjoy it. (Please note you will not be able to transfer Pokémon from Game Boy games to this title.)
Nintendo recently revealed that Nintendo Switch Online now has more than 36 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).
