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Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online.

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that gives members access to online play and cloud backup for your save data in compatible games, a selection of NES games with newly added online play, and more.

Online play

Battle it out or cooperate with players online in compatible games such as Splatoon 2, ARMS, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Mario Tennis Aces.
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Nintendo Entertainment System

Enjoy a selection of classic NES games with newly added online play. More games will be added regularly.

Save Data Cloud backup

Save your data online for easy access. Save Data Cloud backup allows you to access your saved data on any Nintendo Switch system, making it easy to retrieve game data if you lose your device or start using a new one.

 

Save Data Cloud backup compatibility varies per game.

Nintendo Switch Online app

Enhance your online experience for compatible games with this smartphone app.

Make the most of your Nintendo Switch.

This paid service lets you take your gaming up a notch with online multiplayer and exclusive benefits. Standard online features such as system and game updates will be free for all Nintendo Switch users.

Feature
 Subscribers Nonsubscribers
Online gameplay
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NA
Nintendo Switch Online app
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NA
NES: Nintendo Switch Online
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NA
Save data cloud backup
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NA
Special offers
 available
NA
Nintendo Switch system and software updates
 available available
Access to Nintendo eShop
 available available
Register and manage friends
 available available
Share screenshots to social media
 available available
Access to Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app
 available available
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