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                  Nintendo Switch Online

                  Take your gaming to the next level with Nintendo Switch Online! Learn about the different memberships and all their benefits below.

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                    Nintendo Switch Online

                        Play online, discover (or rediscover) the classics, and get exclusive offers with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

                        Individual membership (1 Nintendo account): $19.99 USD/year

                        Family membership (Up to 8 Nintendo accounts): $34.99 USD/year

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                        Online play

                      Play compatible games online with friends and family.

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                        GameChat

                      Start a chat with friends using the C button on your Nintendo Switch 2 system.

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                        Nintendo Classics

                      A curated library of classic NES™, Super NES™, and Game Boy™ titles.

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                        Nintendo Music

                      Enjoy some of your favorite Nintendo tunes with this smart device app.

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                        Save data cloud

                      Automatically store your save data from compatible games online.

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                        Special offers

                      In-game bonuses, exclusive merchandise, and more.

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                    Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

                        Get all the benefits of Nintendo Switch Online, plus access to a selection of classic Nintendo GameCube™, Nintendo 64™, Game Boy™ Advance, and SEGA Genesis™ games, along with select upgrade packs and DLC.

                        Individual membership (1 Nintendo account): $49.99 USD/year

                        Family membership (Up to 8 Nintendo accounts): $79.99 USD/year

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                        Nintendo GameCube

                      Only on Nintendo Switch 2! Sail the seas in The Legend of Zelda™: The Wind Waker™ or clash weapons with fearsome fighters in SOULCALIBUR II.

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                        Game Boy Advance

                      Shrink down for a big adventure in The Legend of Zelda™: The Minish Cap and more.

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                        Nintendo 64

                      Compete in a Mario Kart™ 64 race with friends online and lots more!

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                        Virtual Boy™

                      Experience the 3D world of Virtual Boy with games like Mario Tennis, Galactic Pinball, and more.

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                        Upgrade packs and DLC

                      Get access to select Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade packs* and DLC** at no additional cost with a paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

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                        SEGA Genesis

                      Access a library of SEGA Genesis games.

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                      Share the fun with a Nintendo Switch Online family membership

                      Did you know you can team up with seven other people with a family membership? Each of you can enjoy all the benefits of your Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, such as online play in compatible games, access to a library of classic games, and special offers.

                      With a group of eight people, the price of a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership is less than $5 per person a year. Or if eight people share a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family Membership, the cost is about $10 per person a year.

                      Nintendo Switch Lite plays all Nintendo Switch games that supports handheld mode.

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                                04/27/26

                                Play the 53rd MAXIMUS CUP online event and you could earn an in-game collaborative theme!

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                                Try the latest Game Trial, MLB The Show 26

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                                04/07/26

                                Freshen up your profile pic with the icon maker!

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                                04/01/26

                                Unlock rewards for starting GameChat—only with Nintendo Switch Online

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                                06/04/26

                                Star Fox trailer reveals new gameplay footage of the spacefaring adventure launching on Nintendo Switch 2 this month

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                                06/03/26

                                Race with players around the globe in the Mario Kart World Global Online Challenge!

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                                06/03/26

                                The king of swing is back in town for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members!

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                                06/01/26

                                Enjoy music from Nintendo games on your phone, tablet, computer, or car

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                      Explore the benefits of Nintendo Switch Online on your system!

                      Click on the Nintendo Switch Online logo on your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 system to learn about the latest promotions, manage your account, and more.

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                    Frequently asked questions

                    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 service that launched on September 18, 2018, that lets members enjoy online play in compatible Nintendo Switch games, access a selection of classic NES™, Game Boy™, and SNES™ games (now with online functionality), back up save data for most games, and more.

                        Nintendo Switch 2 owners can use the GameChat feature with any Nintendo Switch Online membership as well.

                        Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online members in the U.S. and Canada can take advantage of exclusive special offers from Nintendo.

                      What is Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack?

                        A Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership includes access to classic Nintendo 64™, Game Boy Advance, 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 DLC***** at no additional cost, and all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Nintendo Switch 2 owners also get access to classic Nintendo GameCube™ games and select Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade packs.

                      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.

                      Can you access Nintendo Switch Online from a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 system?

                        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 or Nintendo Switch 2 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.

                      What Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack features are exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 system?

                        GameChat, upgrade packs, and Nintendo GameCube™ – Nintendo Classics are only available on Nintendo Switch 2. In addition, the optional Nintendo GameCube controller that is available for purchase by Nintendo Switch Online members is only compatible with the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system.

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                  Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership at the then-current price 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 for a Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership nor 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

                  *You must have the physical or digital version of the game to download its upgrade pack. Active membership required.

                  ** Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can access select DLC for no additional charge (Nintendo Switch Online members may access DLC but must pay like non-members). Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.

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