Unlock the World of Nintendo Switch Online: A Comprehensive Guide
Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service offering online multiplayer, classic game access, 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 with individual and family options (supporting up to 8 users). Find games using Ctrl/Cmd + F or your browser's "Find in Page" function.
Nintendo Switch Online Exclusives:
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Online Multiplayer: Access online play for select Switch titles.
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Save Data Cloud: Securely back up game saves to Nintendo servers, accessible via the game menu or System Settings. Note: Downloaded backups overwrite existing data; lost 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).
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Exclusive Offers: Enjoy member-only deals and content.
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Missions & Rewards: Earn My Nintendo Points through missions to redeem rewards like user icons.
- Classic Game Libraries: Access extensive catalogs 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 (also available separately).
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC: Design vacation homes for villagers on Paradise Planning island.
- Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion: A single-player adventure featuring Agent 8, 80 new missions, and unlockable items.
- Classic Game Libraries: Includes N64, Game Boy Advance, and SEGA Genesis games.
Explore the full range of benefits and choose the plan that best suits your gaming needs.