Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (2024)

Overview

Nintendo Switch OnlineNintendo Switch Online + Expansion PackSpecial OffersClassic Games

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (1)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (2)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (3)

Free 7-day trial

Try now

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (4)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (5)

Watch the video

Check out this short video to learn about all the great benefits you get with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (6)

Play online with friends, family, and other players around the world.

Battle it out against other players around the world in the Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate game. Or hang out with friends on your island paradise in the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons game.

Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (7)

100+ classic NES, Super NES, and Game Boy games at your fingertips

Play old-school favorites like the Super Mario Bros.™ 3, Donkey Kong Country™, and The Legend of Zelda™: Link’s Awakening games. These games include added online functionality so you can compete (or cooperate) online with friends depending on the game.

Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (8)

Save on new games

Nintendo Switch Online members can buy a pair of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers* and redeem each one for a digital game in the voucher catalog to score savings. For example, get The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and one other game for up to $30 in savings with Game Vouchers!

Learn more

Compare membership plans

Wondering which Nintendo Switch Online membership you should purchase? See what each plan offers and decide which one fits you best.

Don’t forget—you can team up with seven other people with a Family Membership! Each of you can enjoy all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack—share the fun and share the savings!

Already have Nintendo Switch Online? See your discount

Membership type

Nintendo Switch Online

$24.99 CAD / year

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

$63.99 CAD / year

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (9)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (10)

Maximum Nintendo Account(s)

See how many users are allowed with each type of membership.

1

1

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (11)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (12)

Online Play

Enjoy online play in compatible games like Splatoon™ 3 and Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe. Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (15)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (16)

Super Nintendo Entertainment System™ - Nintendo Switch Online

Jump into favorites like Super Mario Kart™, Donkey Kong Country™, and more. Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (17)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (18)

Game Boy™ - Nintendo Switch Online

Includes classics like Kirby’s Dream Land™, Metroid II - Return of Samus, and Super Mario Land™ 2 - 6 Golden Coins™. Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (19)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (20)

Save Data Cloud

Your save data is automatically stored safely online for compatible games. Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (21)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (22)

Nintendo Switch Online App

Open the app on your smartphone or tablet to access special features in supported games. Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (23)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (24)

Special Offers

Enjoy exclusive deals and content with your membership, including Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers! Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (25)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (26)

Nintendo 64™ – Nintendo Switch Online

Play classic Nintendo 64™ games like Mario Kart™ 64 online with friends. Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (27)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (28)

Game Boy Advance™ – Nintendo Switch Online

Includes classics like The Legend of Zelda™: The Minish Cap and Super Mario™ Advance 4: Super Mario Bros.™ 3. Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (29)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (30)

Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass**

Play additional courses from throughout the Mario Kart™ series. Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (31)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (32)

Animal Crossing™: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise**

Join Lottie and her team on a distant resort archipelago.
Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (33)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (34)

Splatoon™ 2: Octo Expansion**

Play as an Octoling in this full-on single-player adventure.
Learn more

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (35)

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (36)

SEGA Genesis™ – Nintendo Switch Online

Access a collection of SEGA Genesis games like Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Golden Axe. Learn more

Watch these videos to learn more about the features included in each membership option.

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (37)

Try Nintendo Switch Online for free!
Want to try before you buy? Test out a Nintendo Switch Online membership with a free 7-day trial.

Get started

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (38)

Get exclusive games and special offers

Check out the latest exclusive deals for Nintendo Switch Online members.

Exclusive games and special offers

See all

Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers2/1/23Regular Price:$132.99Nintendo Switch
F-ZERO™ 999/14/23Free downloadRegular Price:$0.00Nintendo Switch
Nintendo 64 controllerExclusiveRegular Price:$64.99Hardware
Super Nintendo Entertainment System ControllerExclusiveRegular Price:$39.99Hardware
Nintendo Entertainment System Controllers12/31/18ExclusiveRegular Price:$79.99Hardware
SEGA Genesis Control Pad10/25/20ExclusiveRegular Price:$64.99Hardware
Tetris® 992/13/19Free downloadRegular Price:$0.00Nintendo Switch

See all

Any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required to purchase controller(s). Limit four purchases per controller per Nintendo Account. Offer not available for free trial holders. Controller(s) ships to the U.S. and Canada only. Controller(s) is optional and not required to play the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online, Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online and/or SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online collections of games. Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership required to play Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online and SEGA Genesis - Nintendo Switch Online collections of games.

Online Service

Here are some frequently asked questions (and answers!) about Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

What is Nintendo Switch Online?

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership that allows access to additional features, including online play, a library of classic NES™ and Super NES™ games with added online play, save data cloud backup, and a smartphone app. Nintendo Switch Online members also gain access to exclusive special offers, like in-game gear and physical products.

What is Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack?

A paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership includes libraries of classic Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games with added online play, access to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLCs at no additional cost, and all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.

How do you cancel a Nintendo Switch Online membership?

Auto-renewal can be turned off through "Your Subscriptions" in your Nintendo eShop or Nintendo Account settings. Once it's turned off, it cannot be turned on again.

Can you change a Nintendo Switch Online membership to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack?

You can change an individual Nintendo Switch Online membership to an individual or family Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, or from a family Nintendo Switch Online membership to a family Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership through "Your Subscriptions" in your Nintendo eShop or Nintendo Account settings. Additional cost may apply.

Can I access Nintendo Switch Online from my Nintendo Switch?

Yes, you can get the latest info on Nintendo Switch Online, complete member-exclusive missions, and redeem Nintendo Platinum™ Points for icon elements, right from the Nintendo Switch HOME menu.

Want to know more about Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack? Head over to the Nintendo Support Page for lots of helpful information. Learn more.

Learn more at Nintendo Support

See what’s new with Nintendo Switch Online

08/28/24Try the latest Game Trial, Minecraft DungeonsRead more
08/16/24Check out the latest news about Nintendo Switch Online!Read more
08/13/24Play the 42nd MAXIMUS CUP online event and you could earn an in-game collaborative theme!Read more
08/08/24New update for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members!Read more
08/08/24Last chance to earn 1,000 Gold Points when you start or renew a Family Membership!Read more
07/24/24Icon elements inspired by the Splatoon 3 game are here for a limited time!Read more
Overview

Nintendo Switch OnlineNintendo Switch Online + Expansion PackSpecial OffersClassic Games

Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack required to play the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online, Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online and SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online collections of games, and to access the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass, Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC at no additional cost. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card / PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed by a Nintendo Account with an active individual membership or family membership. Persistent Internet, compatible smartphone, and Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat. Data charges may apply. Online features, Save Data Cloud, and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features available in compatible games. Not available in all countries. The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply. nintendo.com/switch/online/

*Paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required at the time of purchase and redemption of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers. Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers must be redeemed within 12 months from purchase date, have no cash value, and cannot be transferred, returned, or redeemed for cash. Each Nintendo Switch Game Voucher may be redeemed for one game offered as part of the catalog. To receive promotional value, Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers must be redeemed for two games with a cumulative price that is higher than the purchase price of the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers. To pre-order a game using a Nintendo Switch Game Voucher, the Nintendo Switch Game Voucher must not expire prior to the game’s launch date. Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers may not be combined with any other sale, discount, or promotional offer unless otherwise specified. Game catalog subject to change.

**Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.

Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (2024)

FAQs

How to get free Nintendo Switch Online for free? ›

Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select Nintendo Switch Online on the left side of the screen. If there is a banner saying You can start a free 7-day trial! in the upper right of the screen, select View/Change Membership directly below it.

What will happen when Nintendo Switch Online ends? ›

If a Nintendo Switch Online membership expires, users won't be able to access their Save Data Cloud backups. However, Nintendo will allow users who resubscribe within 180 days to access their previous Save Data Cloud backups.

How much is 1 year Nintendo Online? ›

Nintendo Switch Online: Individual - 1 month: $3.99, 3 months: $7.99, 1 year: $19.99. Provides a Nintendo Switch Online pass to 1 account. Access to online play. Full access to the Switch Online NES library.

Can you play Fortnite without Switch online? ›

Some games, including free-to-play titles like Fortnite, can be played online without a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

How to get Nintendo online for free forever? ›

First off, it's important to understand that officially, Nintendo doesn't offer their Switch Online service for free forever. Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription-based service offering access to online multiplayer, a library of classic games, and more, which usually requires a fee.

Can you play Switch Online without a subscription? ›

Beginning September 19, 2018, a Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to participate in co-op and competitive online features for many first- and third-party Nintendo Switch games, including Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, and Super Smash Bros.

Will Nintendo online be removed? ›

As of 8 April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication has ended for Nintendo 3DS* and Wii U software. This also includes online co-operative play, internet rankings and data distribution.

What year will Nintendo Switch end? ›

When will the Nintendo Switch be discontinued? For its part, Nintendo has confirmed that it will continue to support the Switch with new games through to the end of March 2025.

Is Nintendo shutting down online services? ›

On April 9, 2024, Nintendo shut down the Nintendo Network. Online functions such as online play, global leaderboards, SpotPass, and most other online features of both the Wii U and 3DS are no longer accessible.

Is Nintendo online still $20? ›

Each of you can enjoy all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for only about $10 per person a year—share the fun and share the savings!

Why did Nintendo charge me? ›

Your privacy and account security are important to Nintendo. If you see an unknown charge from Nintendo, it is possible the charge was: A recurring payment for a service or subscription that you authorized to automatically renew such as a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Is Nintendo membership worth it? ›

The Bottom Line

Nintendo Switch Online is a necessary subscription if you want to play Switch games on the internet, and it includes cool, bonus titles and extras. The Expansion Pass isn't worth the huge price hike it presents, though.

Is Roblox on Switch? ›

Indeed, you can't play Roblox games with the Nintendo console. Yet, you can get to Roblox on the Nintendo Switch by utilizing its website. You can't play or make any games with this choice.

Can you play Fortnite without playing online? ›

Fortnite is a completely online experience. There is no offline mode available.

Is Fortnite no longer on Switch? ›

Fortnite will no longer be able to play on the following consoles: Playstation 4, Xbox one and Nintendo Switch.

How to get free money for Nintendo Switch? ›

The Simple Way to Earn eShop Money for Free

Through participating in various online activities, such as surveys and reward apps, players can earn points redeemable for Nintendo eShop Gift Cards. One standout app making waves is Playbite. It's a fun-filled platform where you can play casual games and rack up points.

Can you get a Nintendo Account for free? ›

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian. Parents/guardians can supervise Nintendo Accounts of any age.

Can you get switch games for free? ›

Did you know that there are lots of amazing free-to-play games available for the Nintendo Switch™ system? Now you do! Whether you're starting your game library or looking to build it up, you can add a few more games without having to empty your piggy bank.

Does switch come with free membership? ›

You can enjoy a free 7-day trial of the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership service. Visit Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch console and select the Nintendo Switch Online option on the left navigation to activate your free trial. Please note: one free trial period available per Nintendo Account.

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Recommended Articles
Article information

Author: Jamar Nader

Last Updated:

Views: 6055

Rating: 4.4 / 5 (55 voted)

Reviews: 94% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Jamar Nader

Birthday: 1995-02-28

Address: Apt. 536 6162 Reichel Greens, Port Zackaryside, CT 22682-9804

Phone: +9958384818317

Job: IT Representative

Hobby: Scrapbooking, Hiking, Hunting, Kite flying, Blacksmithing, Video gaming, Foraging

Introduction: My name is Jamar Nader, I am a fine, shiny, colorful, bright, nice, perfect, curious person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.