Unlock the World of Nintendo Switch Online: A Comprehensive Guide
Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service offering online multiplayer, access to classic games, cloud saves, and exclusive deals. This guide details membership plans, game lists, and benefits.
Membership Plans:
Nintendo Switch Online offers two plans: Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Both are available for individual or family subscriptions (supporting up to 8 users). Find games using Ctrl/Cmd + F or your browser's "Find in Page" function.
Nintendo Switch Online Exclusives:
- Online Multiplayer: Access online play for select Nintendo Switch titles.
- Save Data Cloud: Securely back up your game saves to Nintendo's servers. Access and download backups from the game menu or System Settings. Downloaded data overwrites existing saves; overwritten data is unrecoverable.
- Nintendo Switch Online App: Communicate with friends, utilize voice chat in lobbies, and access game-specific features (e.g., Animal Crossing: New Horizons' NookLink).
- Exclusive Offers: Enjoy member-only deals and content.
- Missions and Rewards: Earn My Nintendo Points by completing missions and redeem rewards like user icons.
- Classic Game Libraries: Access extensive libraries of NES, SNES, and Game Boy games.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Exclusives:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass: Race on 48 remastered tracks and 8 new characters from other Mario Kart games. Purchasable separately.
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC: Design vacation homes for villagers on a tropical island. Features include extensive customization options, new characters, and unlockable items.
- Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC: A single-player adventure featuring Agent 8, 80 new missions, and new gear.
- Classic Game Libraries: Access N64, Game Boy Advance, and SEGA Genesis game libraries.
Explore the full range of benefits and choose the plan that best suits your needs!