{
  "id": 17319069,
  "title": "10 Essential NES Games Still Missing From Switch Online",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/10-essential-nes-games-still-missing-from-switch-online",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-31T01:09:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/best-nes-games-missing-switch-online/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nintendo's NES console played a pivotal role in revitalizing the gaming industry in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Many of the most beloved and iconic games from that era are now available on Nintendo Switch Online. However, there are still dozens of fantastic titles that remain missing from the service. In this report, we'll highlight 10 NES games that absolutely need to be added to Switch Online as soon as possible.\n\nPaperboy, a classic game that originated on the arcade, found its perfect home on the NES. The port featured muted colors and simplified visuals that were ideal for the console's capabilities. With tight controls and engaging gameplay, Paperboy offered a perfect weekend rental experience. Following a paperboy as he delivers newspapers and completes a risky training course, players could enjoy this arcade-style bliss over and over again.",
  "summary": "Nintendo Switch Online may offer dozens of great titles, but 10 must-have NES games still haven't reached the service.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}