Unlock the Nintendo Switch Online Gaming Experience

This guide details the Nintendo Switch Online service, its membership tiers, and the games included. It also covers additional benefits like cloud saves and the online app.

Nintendo Switch Online Plans & Benefits:

Nintendo Switch Online offers two subscription options: 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). The service includes:

• Online Multiplayer: Access to online play for compatible Switch games.
• Save Data Cloud Backup: Securely store your game progress. Data is accessible from the game menu or System Settings. Downloaded backups overwrite existing saves; lost data cannot be recovered.
• Nintendo Switch Online App: Features voice chat for online play and game-specific services (e.g., NookLink for Animal Crossing: New Horizons).
• Exclusive Offers: Members receive special deals and content.
• Missions & Rewards: Earn My Nintendo Points to redeem rewards.

Game Libraries: The base Nintendo Switch Online subscription includes classic games from NES, SNES, and Game Boy.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Exclusives:

This tier adds:

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass: Access to 48 remastered tracks and 8 new characters (also available for separate purchase).

• Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC: Design vacation homes for villagers.

• Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC: A single-player campaign with 80 missions.

• N64 and Game Boy Advance Games: Expanded classic game library.

• SEGA Genesis Games: Additional classic games.

This information should help you decide which Nintendo Switch Online plan best suits your needs. Remember to check for specific game availability within the service.