Ocarina of Time | Can You Play on Nintendo Switch?

Can You Play on Nintendo Switch?

Last Updated: July 7, 2026 12:15 AM

Is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time free on Switch? Read on to learn about the Ocarina of Time 1998 and how to play the Nintendo Classic 64 Version in Nintendo Switch Online.

Table of Contents

Can You Play It on Switch for Free?
How to Play the Switch Version
Switch Expansion Pack Price

Can You Play It on Switch for Free?

Not Free

The Switch version of Ocarina of Time is not free to play. You must subscribe to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack to play it. Please note that there is no one-time purchase option; it is only available through an annual subscription.

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To play Ocarina of Time on the Switch, you must subscribe to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. After subscribing, you will need to download the "Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online" application from the eShop to access the game library.

Select Nintendo Switch Online

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First, select Nintendo Switch Online from the bottom-left of the HOME Menu.

Select Membership

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At the bottom of the left tab, select Membership.

Select Membership Option

From Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, select Choose a Plan.

Select a Suitable Plan

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Select either the Individual Plan or Family Plan that suits you.

Select Nintendo Classics

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After subscribing, go to Nintendo Classics from the left tab in Nintendo Switch Online.

Select Nintendo 64

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From the top tabs, select Nintendo 64.

Select the N64 Icon in the Top-Left

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This will take you to the eShop page for the "Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online" application. Select "Download" to proceed.

Download the Nintendo 64 Game Library

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Once the download is complete, the application icon will be added to your HOME Menu.

Open the N64 Icon on the HOME Menu

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Return to the HOME Menu and open the N64 icon.

Start Ocarina of Time

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Select Ocarina of Time inside the app to start playing.

Switch Expansion Pack Price

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Plan	Price
Individual Plan	Price USD 49.99 Feature Single account only
Family Plan	Price USD 79.99 Feature Up to 8 accounts

The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription is required to play Ocarina of Time. The prices are USD 49.99/year for the Individual Plan and USD 79.99/year for the Family Plan.

Discounts for Existing Members

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If you are already a Nintendo Switch Online member, you may be eligible for a discount when upgrading to the Expansion Pack. The discount amount depends on the remaining time on your current subscription.