Unlock the World of Nintendo Switch Online: A Comprehensive Guide
Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service offering a range of features, including online multiplayer, access to a library of classic games, cloud save data, and exclusive deals. This guide details membership plans, game lists, and other benefits.
Membership Plans
Nintendo Switch Online offers two plans: Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, both available individually or as family memberships (supporting up to 8 users). To find a specific game, use Ctrl/Cmd + F (keyboard) or your browser's "Find in Page" function.
Nintendo Switch Online Exclusives
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Online Multiplayer: Access online multiplayer for select Nintendo Switch titles.
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Save Data Cloud: Securely back up your game save data to Nintendo's servers, accessible via the game's menu or System Settings. Note: Downloaded backups overwrite existing data; lost data cannot be recovered.
- 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-exclusive deals and content.
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Missions & Rewards: Earn My Nintendo Points by completing missions, redeemable for rewards like user icons.
- Classic Game Libraries: Access a selection 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. (Also available separately).
- 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 featuring Agent 8, with 80 new missions and unlockable items.
- Expanded Classic Game Libraries: Access N64, Game Boy Advance, and SEGA Genesis games.
Explore the full range of benefits and choose the plan that best suits your gaming needs.
