Sega classic Out Run headed to Nintendo Switch

Arcade classic Out Run is getting a release on Nintendo Switch, as part of the console's ongoing Sega Ages line-up.

The work of the legendary Yu Suzuki - Mr Shenmue himself - Out Run was first released in arcades back in 1986.

But while Japanese fans can expect the Nintendo Switch version before the end of the year, there's no word yet on when we'll see it Europe.

「SEGA AGES」第3弾配信タイトルは『アウトラン』！ オリジナルを上回る60fps描画、ワイド画面化、3DS版にあった追加マシンによるチューンナップ要素も用意！ 名曲はもちろん、3DS版追加曲やさらなる追加曲も！ 2018年配信予定です！ http://archives.sega.jp/segaages/outrun/ … #セガエイジス #アウトラン
 — (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) November 21, 2018

As with other Sega Ages titles, Out Run is getting a little modern love, to add gyro controls and widescreen 60fps support. Music from the game's 3DS version will also be included.

I imagine the only way Eurogamer's Martin Robinson could be any more excited about this is if Sega added Nintendo Labo support, too.

In Japan, Out Run for Nintendo Switch will cost 925 yen (about £6.40). We'll keep our ear to the ground for Western launch details.