Nintendo Switch Online: Your Guide to Membership Plans and Game Libraries
Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service offering online multiplayer, classic game access, cloud saves, and exclusive deals. This guide covers membership plans, game lists, and key benefits.
Membership Plans:
Nintendo Switch Online offers two plans: the standard Nintendo Switch Online and the enhanced Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Both are available for individual or family memberships (supporting up to 8 users). To find a specific game, use Ctrl/Cmd + F (desktop) or your browser's "Find in Page" function (mobile).
Nintendo Switch Online Benefits:
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Online Play: Access online multiplayer for compatible Switch games.
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Save Data Cloud: Securely back up your game saves to Nintendo's servers, accessible via the game menu or System Settings. Note: Downloaded backups overwrite existing data; lost data cannot be recovered.
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Nintendo Switch Online App: Communicate with friends via voice chat in online lobbies. Some games offer app-specific features (e.g., Animal Crossing: New Horizons' NookLink).
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Exclusive Offers: Enjoy member-only deals and content.
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Missions and Rewards: Earn My Nintendo Points by completing missions to redeem rewards like user icons.
- Classic Game Libraries: Access a growing library of NES, SNES, and Game Boy games.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Exclusives:
The Expansion Pack adds:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass: Race on 48 remastered tracks and 8 new characters from other Mario Kart games. (Also available for separate purchase).
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC: Design and decorate vacation homes for villagers on a tropical island.
- Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC: A single-player adventure with 80 missions and new gear.
- Expanded Classic Game Libraries: Access N64, Game Boy Advance, and SEGA Genesis games.
Choose the plan that best suits your gaming needs and enjoy the benefits of Nintendo Switch Online!
