Nintendo Switch Online Adds Donkey Kong Land 3, But Japan Gets Superior Version
North American players receive the original Game Boy version, while Japan enjoys the enhanced Game Boy Color edition.
Overview
- Nintendo Switch Online has completed the Donkey Kong Land trilogy with the addition of Donkey Kong Land 3 to its Game Boy library.
- North American and European subscribers only have access to the original Game Boy version, while Japan gets the visually enhanced Game Boy Color version.
- The Game Boy Color edition of Donkey Kong Land 3 was never released outside of Japan, which likely influenced Nintendo's decision.
- The trilogy’s release coincides with the upcoming launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, set to debut next month on Nintendo Switch.
- Nintendo Switch Online’s standard membership includes access to Game Boy titles, while its Expansion Pack tier offers additional libraries like Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games.