Nintendo Switch Online N64 games will support 60Hz in Europe
Posted on October 11, 2021 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch
Despite speculation to the contrary, N64 games for Nintendo Switch Online won’t be forced to run at 50Hz in Europe and will instead support a smoother, preferable 60Hz.
Fans have concerned about how N64 titles would be presented on the console following the most recent Nintendo Direct. In the presentation, European PAL footage was shown to announce the news. N64 games in North America always ran at 60Hz back in the day which was the preferable option since the 50Hz versions can leave a slower experience and different screen size.
However, Nintendo has now come out with an official statement confirming that every single N64 game on Switch Online can be played in 60Hz. Furthermore, some titles will have the option to play the original European PAL version with language options.
The official statement reads:
All Nintendo 64 games included with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack can be played in 60Hz English language versions. Select games will also have the option to play the original European PAL version with language options.
Nintendo Switch Online will kick off its Expansion Pack program later this month, which will add N64 classics as well games from the SEGA Genesis. We have the full list of all confirmed releases thus far here.
