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No Virtual Console at Switch Launch, Shovel Knight and Fast RMX eShop Launch Titles

No Virtual Console at Switch Launch, Shovel Knight and Fast RMX eShop Launch Titles - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 23 February 2017 / 9,417 Views

Nintendo has revealed the Virtual Console will not be available on Nintendo Switch at launch. More information on Virtual Console will be shared in the future. 

Nintendo also announced there will be three indie titles available at launch through the eShop. The three games are Yacht Club Games' Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove and Shin'en's racing title Fast RMX

Anyone who has funds in their accounts on other Nintendo platforms don't need to worry. The funds will be available on the Switch using a shared wallet. You just need to link your Nintendo Network ID and Nintendo Account, then log into the Nintendo Account on the Nintendo Switch. 

In order to access the eShop a system update will need to be downloaded on launch day. 

Nintendo Switch launches worldwide on March 3.


A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.


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12 Comments
Ganoncrotch (on 23 February 2017)

the title of this article and the first line of it are absolutely contradictory of each other. What the fuck.

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Vertigo-X Ganoncrotch (on 23 February 2017)

Probably should read "Nintendo has revealed the eShop will be available on Nintendo Switch at launch."

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monocle_layton Ganoncrotch (on 24 February 2017)

Fake news exposed! We need trump

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Ganoncrotch Ganoncrotch (on 26 February 2017)

Aye William I know the site has been pretty much unreachable for me the last 2 days, it's like the duct tape holding the place together has finally had enough lol.

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StuOhQ (on 23 February 2017)

No VC is poor form. Nintendo was keeping quiet with the bad news. I'm wondering what we'll find out once the thing ships.

I'm waiting for a Fast RMX physical release.

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G2ThaUNiT (on 23 February 2017)

What's the difference between Fast RMX and Redout? Debating over which may be worth the purchase.

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siebensus4 G2ThaUNiT (on 23 February 2017)

Fast RMX is more like F-Zero, Redout is more like Wipeout

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Tridrakious (on 24 February 2017)

The Switch is sounding more and more like it was rushed...

The launch line up is piss poor and you can tell they are banking solely on Zelda for several months following the launch.

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monocle_layton Tridrakious (on 25 February 2017)

not like they have several huge games coming out in the next few months, along with great indie support...

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Tridrakious Tridrakious (on 01 March 2017)

I'm seeing a massive "maybe in 2017" list. Yes there are about 5 major titles, but most releases are indie ports.

The PS4 has a much more consistent release line up to combat this and I've been burned by this type of launch before. Will not be an early adopter.

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