If I purchase a Switch with a digital code for an included game, do I need the Online Membership to download the game? I.e. the switch with Mario kart 8 that just got released... null

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Someone · Accepted Answer

No, you only need this service to use online features of the game. Without this service you still have access to any game you purchase from any format.

BestBuyLover · Answer

I'm not sure. U may need to contact Nintendo

Switchfoot · Answer

No, the games will download without the membership. But online content is locked.

Zach · Answer

Nope. Just an internet connection and you’re good to go.

Krystoph · Answer

All eShop services are free of charge (with the exception of actually paying for internet).
Subscription services are only necessary when playing online and to access the NES library.

Chris · Answer

You don't need online membership to download the game you just bought. However, you need online membership if you want to play that game with other people online.

Meland · Answer

No you don’t. You only need the online version to play the games that require this.

Morbidmama · Answer

Nope. Just load the code.

Mike · Answer

No

crystal · Answer

no. just go to thw nintendo shop and redeem ur code.

JayR · Answer

No, downloading games that you have purchased does not require the online membership. You can download game demos, if the game requires a patch, you can download those. If the game comes with free DLC, you can download that content without an online membership.

Now if the game comes with an online mode, then it probably will not allow you to connect to an online server for that mode.

Zacharius · Answer

As far as I know, you can download the game but you still need NSO for online play.

Joseph · Answer

No, you will just an internet connection for the game download. This Online membership subscription is only for the online multiplayer portion of games

Mikey · Answer

Yes you would need the online membership to access Nintendo eshop where you will be able to download the game.

Merry · Answer

They give you a 7 day trial for online membership so if anything you should be able to download it

Buysgames · Answer

No you do not. You just need to have your switch connected to the internet to download the game. No need for Nintendo switch online unless you want to play against others over the internet.

tommy · Answer

No, just to play games online

HeroicLK · Answer

No you do not, the online membership is mostly for people who like to play online with people from around the world but if you don’t plan on doing that then you don’t really need it but if you think you do...there are smaller ones like 3 months for $20.

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