Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that gives members access to online play in compatible games, a selection of NES™ games, extra features for the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, and more. Online play in compatible games and the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app are free until the paid Nintendo Switch Online service launches in the second half of September 2018.
Learn more about key features:
Battle it out or cooperate with players around the world in compatible games like Splatoon™ 2, ARMS™, Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe, Mario Tennis™ Aces, and Sushi Striker™: The Way of Sushido.
Nintendo Entertainment System™ – Nintendo Switch Online
Enjoy 20 NES games with added online play for the first time ever, and more games added regularly.
Launch titles include:
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Donkey Kong™
- Mario Bros.™
- Super Mario Bros.™
- Balloon Fight™
- Ice Climber™
- Dr. Mario™
- The Legend of Zelda™
- Super Mario Bros.™ 3
Save Data Cloud Backup
Save your data online for easy access. Details about this feature will be available before the paid service launches in September.
Nintendo Switch Online app
Enhance your online experience for compatible games with this smartphone app.*
Nintendo Switch games such Splatoon™ 2, ARMS™, Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe, Mario Tennis™ Aces, and Sushi Striker™: The Way of Sushido, will require a Nintendo Switch Online membership, but other games will vary.
Nintendo Switch Online Pricing Plans
Individual Membership
- 1 Month = $3.99 USD
- 3 Months = $7.99 USD
- 12 Months = $19.99 USD
One per each Nintendo Account holder.
Family Membership
- 12 Months = $34.99 USD
A Nintendo Account holder may invite up to seven others to join a family group; all members of the group will have access to Nintendo Switch Online.
Learn more about key features, plans & pricing, and FAQs here: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/
A Nintendo Account is required to access online services. Online play will be free until the Nintendo Switch Online membership launches in September 2018. Not available in all countries. For the latest list of countries, please visit Customer Support.
Prices listed are in U.S. dollars and do not include tax; pricing for additional countries will be announced closer to launch. Internet required for online play.
This service is only for Nintendo Switch. It does not affect online play for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS systems.