November 10 2026
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Nintendo Switch Online now available―making Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch more fun and more convenient
As of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the paid service Nintendo Switch Online is now available. Enjoy a more fun and convenient gaming experience on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
In addition to online play for compatible games and access to classic games, Nintendo Switch Online also offers a dedicated music app for smartphones.
First, please take a look at the video below.
*This video includes information intended for the North American market.
Here’s a brief introduction to some of the key services available with the Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Compete and cooperate online
With Nintendo Switch Online, you can enjoy online play with supported games such as Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A. Connectfar away—or with players from around the world
Nintendo Classics
On Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, you can enjoy a wide variety of games from past Nintendo consoles. With over 200 games available and more added regularly, there’s always something new to discover. Some games support online play and local co-op play using the “Play while sharing” function, and convenient features like Suspend Points and Rewind make gameplay even smoother.
With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can play games from classic consoles like Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, and Nintendo Entertainment System. And with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, you’ll also enjoy access to Game Boy Advance and Nintendo 64 games. On Nintendo Switch 2, you can even experience games from the Nintendo GameCube.
*To play Nintendo Classics games from Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo 64, a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is required.
Games exclusively for members
In addition to Nintendo Classics, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can also enjoy exclusive games like Tetris 99 and F-Zero 99.
Save Data Cloud
Save data for supported games is automatically backed upected issues, save data for supported games is automatically backed upan be downloaded anytime, on any console. (Save data backed up on Nintendo Switch can also be downloaded to Nintendo Switch 2.)
GameChat (Exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2)
If you own a Nintendo Switch 2, you can use the GameChat feature to hear your friends’ voices and share your gameplay screen.
*GameChat is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 and is not available on Nintendo Switch.
*To share video through GameChat requires the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera (sold separately) or other compatible USB camera.
Listen to game music
With the Nintendo Music, you can enjoy your favorite Nintendo game music anytime, anywhere.
In addition to the features we’ve introduced, many other services are available exclusively to members. For more details, please visit the official Nintendo Switch Online page.
Expand your play with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
If you own Nintendo Switch games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you can enjoy the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at no additional cost.
Moreover, if you own titles Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, or Splatoon 2, you’ll be able to access paid DLC without any extra charges.
*A copy of the full game is required.
*Content is available only during your active membership period.
For more details about the Expansion Pack, please visit this page.
Membership plans
Available membership plans are as follows:
You can subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack through the Nintendo eShop. For more information about the Nintendo eShop, please visit this page.
Check Nintendo Switch Online for service details and events
From the Nintendo Switch Online icon on the HOME Menu, you can access detailed information about each service and ongoing events related to Nintendo Switch Online.
You can also download dedicated games and manage your membership directly from this section.
Finally, you can redeem exclusive icon elements and create custom icons by combining your favorite elements. Be sure to check it out!
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