Nintendo Switch Online
With this paid service, you can enjoy online multiplayer gaming as well as a dedicated smart device app that connects to your Nintendo Switch system and helps you connect with friends for online play sessions.
Check back for more details on the service before the official launch.
Nintendo Switch Online
Free until 2018
Online play on Nintendo Switch
You’ll be able to play co-operative and competitive games online by signing in with your Nintendo Account. Online play will be available for free until the membership service launches in 2018.
Please note: in general, usage of this service is required to play online on Nintendo Switch (exceptions may apply). This service is only for Nintendo Switch, and is not required to play online on Nintendo 3DS family systems or Wii U.
Launching 2018
Online lobby and voice chat
A dedicated smart device app will connect to Nintendo Switch and let you invite friends to play online,
set play appointments and chat with friends during online matches in compatible games – all from your
smart device.
A free, pre-release version of this smart device app will be available in summer 2017.
Classic Game Selection*
Members will have ongoing access to a library of classic games with added online play, such as Super Mario Bros. 3, Balloon Fight and Dr. Mario.
*Name subject to change.
Classic games!
Super Mario Bros. 3
Balloon Fight
Dr. Mario
Please stay tuned for information about other titles.
Exclusive promotions
Members may receive special member-only price promotions for certain products in Nintendo eShop.
Pricing
1month
(30 days)
3months
(90 days)
12months
(365 days)
All prices VAT inclusive.
Please note: prices in other currencies will be announced at a later date.
Enjoy online services for free until the membership service’s official launch in 2018
The paid service lets you play online and enjoy exclusive benefits. Standard online features such as system and game updates will be free for all Nintendo Switch users.
To access any of your system’s online services, you’ll need a Nintendo Account.
Online services list
| Feature: | Online service members | Non-members |
|---|---|---|
| Online play* | ||
| Online play* |  |
Free trial until 2018 |
| Smart device app for online lobbies and voice chat | ||
| Smart device app for online lobbies and voice chat | |
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| Classic Game Selection | ||
| Classic Game Selection | |
|
| Member-only exclusive price promotions | ||
| Member-only exclusive price promotions | |
|
| Nintendo Switch system updates | ||
| Nintendo Switch system updates |  |
|
| Software updates | ||
| Software updates | |
|
| Access to Nintendo eShop | ||
| Access to Nintendo eShop | |
（**） |
| Register and manage friends | ||
| Register and manage friends | |
（**） |
| Share screenshot images on social networks | ||
| Share screenshot images on social networks | |
（**） |
| Nintendo Switch Parental Controls smart device app | ||
| Nintendo Switch Parental Controls smart device app | |
（**） |
- * With some exceptions, usage of this service is required to play online on Nintendo Switch.
- ** A Nintendo Account is required to take advantage of this service.
