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Nintendo Switch Online
Connect with friends online over GameChat and in compatible games like Mario Kart World. Enjoy over 150 classic games like Super Mario Bros. 3 and Donkey Kong Country, and relive musical memories from across Nintendo franchises with Nintendo Music. These benefits and more are available for all Nintendo Switch Online members today!
Play online with friends and family around the world
GameChat, a brand-new feature on the Nintendo Switch 2 system, lets a group of up to 12 people chat while playing games.
You can share your screen in real time, even if you're playing different games! Whether you're sharing an in-game discovery or just waving hello, GameChat makes it feel like your friends are right there next to you.
If you connect a compatible USB-C camera (sold separately), you can also see each other while playing with GameChat.
Have fun with friends and family!
With GameChat, you can play games and hang out like you're all in the same room, even if you're miles apart.
Maximum of 12 participants for voice chat. Up to four people can share their game screen or take part in video chat simultaneously. GameChat only available on Nintendo Switch 2.
150+ classic NES, Super NES, and Game Boy games at your fingertips
A Nintendo Switch Online membership is the only way to play selected NES, Super NES, and Game Boy games on the Nintendo Switch system. Play old-school favorites like the Super Mario Bros. 3, Donkey Kong Country, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening games.
Another included benefit is the online mode for the Tetris 99 game and F-ZERO 99, bringing 99 players into the fray. Members also get access to special offers like classic-style game controllers, which let you play NES or Super NES games on your Nintendo Switch system the old-school way.
Keep your save data safe with Save Data Cloud
Save your game data online for easy access in compatible games. This makes it easy to retrieve your game data if you lose your system or start using a new one.
Enjoy Nintendo game music
Presenting Nintendo Music, a smart-device app for enjoying music from Nintendo games! Reliving your musical memories from across Nintendo's franchises, from Super Mario to Animal Crossing and beyond, is now just a tap away.
Note: Nintendo Switch Online (free trial or paid) membership is required to access this app.
Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Compatible USB camera required for video features. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com. Games, systems, memberships and some accessories sold separately. Until March 31, 2026, GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat.
Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries.
Internet and compatible smart device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms
Software update may be required.
Additional games, systems and/or Nintendo Switch Online membership required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and Nintendo Switch Online memberships sold separately.
Full version of game required to use the content for that game. Sold separately. For details, visit support.nintendo.com/switch2/upgradepack
Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.
Any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required to purchase controller(s). Limit four purchases per controller per Nintendo Account. Offer not available for free trial holders. Controller(s) ships to the U.S. and Canada only. Controller(s) is optional and not required to play the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online and Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online collections of games.
Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/
