Glover and Street Racer Get Free Switch Updates

QUByte announced free Nintendo Switch updates for Glover and Street Racer Collection, each adding the original PlayStation version to its existing release. The news came from the QUByte Retro Games Showcase and was reported on June 19, 2026.

These are content updates for owners of the Switch releases, not separately priced remakes. The announcement did not provide a precise rollout date in the cited report, so readers should check each game's current version history before assuming the patch has installed.

What the Glover update adds

Glover began on Nintendo 64 in 1998 and received a PlayStation version in 1999. The free Switch update was announced to add that complete PlayStation release.

The game stars a magical glove that rolls, bounces and transforms a ball to solve puzzles, cross platforming challenges and defeat an evil glove threatening the kingdom. Putting both historical versions in a modern package lets players compare changes made for the original hardware.

The PlayStation edition is not simply a higher-resolution version of the Nintendo 64 game. Its visual and gameplay differences are part of the preservation value, even when players prefer one version over the other.

What changes for Street Racer Collection

QUByte also said Street Racer Collection would receive a free update containing the PlayStation version of Street Racer. The source did not publish a complete technical breakdown of that addition.

The useful confirmed point is narrow: existing Switch owners were promised another full historical version at no extra charge. Claims about new multiplayer features, performance targets or additional platforms would require a separate announcement.

Why the updates matter for preservation

Commercial rereleases are one way to keep older games accessible without relying on original discs and aging hardware. Including versions from multiple consoles is particularly useful because ports from the 1990s could differ in graphics, audio, controls and content.

This approach gives players:

• A legal way to access the older PlayStation builds on current hardware.
• A direct comparison between historical versions.
• Portable access through Nintendo Switch.
• Additional content without buying the same release again.

It does not replace archival work or original hardware for every enthusiast, but it makes the games easier to encounter and study.

How to check for the update

On Nintendo Switch:

1. Highlight the game on the HOME Menu.
2. Press the + or - button.
3. Select Software Update.
4. Choose Via the Internet.
5. After installation, open the game and look for the version-selection option described by its update notes.

Automatic updates may already have downloaded the patch. If the PlayStation version does not appear, compare the installed version number with the publisher's current support information.

Do new buyers receive the extra version?

The announcement described the content as an update to the Switch releases. A new buyer should therefore receive it after installing the current game version, assuming the update is live in that account's region.

Always review the Nintendo eShop description before purchasing. The original report did not specify physical-edition requirements, download size or whether the added versions would launch in every region simultaneously.

Players using prepaid credit can compare current listings in Gudfy's top-up section, gaming catalog and Marketplace. Nintendo eShop codes are region-sensitive, so match the product to the account country.

What not to infer from the announcement

Contemporary speculation suggested that unrelated classics such as Tomb Raider, Crash Bandicoot or Spyro might receive similar treatment. No such projects were confirmed by QUByte, so those names should not be presented as likely follow-ups.

The defensible conclusion is that QUByte used two free updates to expand the historical versions in its own releases. Whether other publishers adopt that model is an open question.

FAQ

Are the Glover and Street Racer Collection updates free?

Yes. The showcase described both as free updates for owners of the Nintendo Switch releases.

What does the Glover update contain?

It adds the original PlayStation version released in 1999 after the game's 1998 Nintendo 64 debut.

Does Street Racer Collection also add a full PlayStation version?

Yes. QUByte announced that the collection would receive the PlayStation version in a free update.

When are the updates available?

The cited June 19 report did not provide a precise release date. Check the current Nintendo eShop page and software version notes for rollout status.

Source: Nintenderos, published June 19, 2026.