Nintendo launches music app with classic game soundtracks

It's a music, Mario!

Nintendo has opened up its nearly 40-year treasure trove of video game soundtracks with the launch of Nintendo Music, an app that allows fans to relive their musical memories of classic and current franchises such as “Super Mario Bros.,” “The Legend of Zelda.” can revive. Kirby, Pikmin, Animal Crossing, Metroid, Splatoon 3, Donkey Kong Country and more.

The Nintendo Music app is available to Switch Online (and Switch Online + Expansion Pack) subscribers in the US and Canada at no additional cost on iOS and Android devices. Individual memberships to Switch Online start at $3.99 for one month or $19.99 for 12 months. Nintendo Music is also available in other countries and territories (list at this link).

Nintendo Music lets you stream songs directly from the app or download them to the app for offline listening. Users can search for songs by game title, song name, playlist name or search by screenshots.

Nintendo says the app lets you repeat songs or extend selected tracks to 15, 30 or 60 minutes for “uninterrupted listening.” The app even lets you filter out songs from a specific game – to avoid spoilers.

Nintendo Music also lets you create personal playlists to share with others and offers playlists curated by Nintendo. Users of the app also receive recommendations based on their Nintendo Switch gaming activity.

Watch Nintendo Music's introductory video: