'Donkey Kong Country' Will Be Available on Nintendo Switch The title will be available on the gaming device via Nintendo Switch Online next week. The game was originally released on the SNES back in November 1994. It is seen as a highlight of that era by many Nintendo fans. The game will be available on the Switch as part of Nintendo Switch Online’s update on July 15th. Several other retro games will also be coming to the Switch with the update, including 'The Immortal' and ‘Natsume Championship Wrestling.’