The king of kings arrives on Nintendo Switch: the original NES Tetris

This is the first port of the game since its original release in 1989

December 3, 2024
Updated: December 7, 2024 at 8:40 AM

Nintendo continues to support Nintendo Switch Online. Last week it was adding some cult classics from Sega, and next week it will be one of its great classic games – if not the greatest game in history. Because they are going to bring us the original NES Tetris, for the first time since its release in 1989.

Available to all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, the game is one of the most popular classic versions of Tetris. It is one of the most famous along with the Sega arcade version.

Additionally, this is the first time we can enjoy the NES Tetris outside of the console. Although not exactly. A remake of the game was released in Tetris & Dr. Mario for the SNES exclusively in the West, and Tetris Effect: Connected included a game mode that simulated the rules and visual style of the NES Tetris. However, this is the first time we have a direct port of the game.

There’s still a little time before we can enjoy Tetris

If you want to play NES Tetris, you’ll still have to wait a few days. The game will be released on Nintendo Switch Online on December 12th, just in time to spend the Christmas season immersed in the best game in history.

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Álvaro Arbonés

Cultural journalist and writer with a special interest in audiovisuals and everything that can be played. I'm not here to talk about my books, but you can always ask me about them if you're curious.