Nintendo Switch Online is a service that gives you access to all sorts of benefits, like co-operative and competitive online* gaming, Save Data Cloud backup** for compatible games, a growing library of over 100 NES and Super NES games, and more.
You can get an Individual Membership or a Family Membership to cover up to eight accounts, and there are also bundles available that include Nintendo Switch Online Individual Memberships and top games such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. If you want to try before you purchase, there’s a free seven-day trial!***
There’s also a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, which includes all the benefits of the standard Nintendo Switch Online membership, in addition to a growing library of classic Nintendo 64 and SEGA Mega Drive games, and access to paid downloadable content for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and more!
You can also use the Nintendo Switch Online application directly from the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch console to purchase a Nintendo Switch Online membership or check your membership, learn about exclusive offers and compatible games, and more.
Find out more about Nintendo Switch Online.
All good! What was that about news and downloadable games?
On the HOME Menu, you’ll spot some interesting-looking icons. The Nintendo Switch Online application (pictured lower left) mentioned above is the first one, so let’s look at what awaits behind the next two! In the News section, you can get all kinds of updates on new and upcoming games, while Nintendo eShop (pictured lower right) is the place to go if you want to purchase digital games, downloadable content or demos directly on your console****!
