Nintendo Switch gamers surprised with 2 free games you've 1 week to try

Star Wars Day is almost upon us as April runs down its last day, and May begins. To celebrate, many companies will hitch their wagon to the sci-fi franchise to pull in consumers.

“May the fourth be with you” has become a saying which pays homage to the Star Wars franchise, and while Epic Games is giving away a free game, Nintendo is also getting in on the action.

Play Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles on Nintendo Switch.

If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, you will be able to download and try two epic Star Wars titles to celebrate 4 May in style at no extra cost.

Both are retro throwbacks given a new lease of life.

In the first, players will be able to don the helmet and live out the life of Boba Fett in Star Wars: Bounty Hunter.

This is a remastered version of the retro classic, brought up to modern sensibilities, with some improved controls.

The second game offering a trial is Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, which lets players wield lightsabers and act out their Jedi dreams.

Based on the first film of the prequel trilogy, all your favourite characters are a part of this brawling fighter.

Both of these trials are available for a limited time, and will give you a chance to experience the games before thinking of buying them.

Star Wars has a long history within the realm of video games, with multiple titles available that allow for Jedi battles, piloting starships, or smuggling.

It’s a captivating world to exist within, and each of these games will give you a glimpse into the vast galaxy.

You can get your hands on each of these game trials from today, and the demos will be removed on 6 May, not long after Star Wars day.

So, celebrate the franchise is style with these opportunities from Nintendo.