Rumors have been swirling for the past week that Nintendo Switch Online would be getting a new infusion of retro fun including the addition of Nintendo 64 games, to be accompanied by a wireless N64 replica controller, and today during the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, it was officially confirmed -- with a bonus!

　　The somewhat-awkwardly titled Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack will include both N64 and Sega Genesis games for a currently-unspecified extra cost. These versions of the games will include online multiplayer. And yes, Nintendo will be selling wireless N64 and Genesis replica controllers for $50. As in the past, the controllers will only be available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. You can check out a trailer for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack below (thanks to GameXplain for capturing it).

　　The new Nintendo Switch Online tier will be launching with 10 N64 games and 14 Sega Genesis games. You can check out the full launch lineup, below.

　　Launch Lineup of Nintendo 64 Games

　　Super Mario 64The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeMario Kart 64Star Fox 64Sin and PunishmentDr. Mario 64Mario Tennis 64WinBackYoshi’s StoryLaunch Lineup of Sega Genesis Games

　　Sonic the Hedgehog 2Streets of Rage 2Ecco the DolphinCastlevania: BloodlinesContra: Hard CorpsDr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean MachineGolden AxeGunstar HeroesM.U.S.H.A.Phantasy Star IVRistarShining ForceShinobi III: Return of the Ninja MasterStriderNot a bad lineup. I like that they've gone somewhat outside the box with games like Winback on the N64 list, and Phantasy Star IV, Ristar, and Shining Force being launch Genesis games? *Chef's kiss.* Meanwhile, Nintendo promises these additional N64 games will be coming post-launch...

　　Upcoming Nintendo 64 Games

　　Banjo-KazooiePokémon SnapThe Legend of Zelda: Majora’s MaskKirby 64: The Crystal ShardsMario GolfPaper MarioF-Zero XNintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack launches sometime in late October.