The Nintendo Switch Online service is now live!

Enhance your Nintendo Switch gaming experience with the Nintendo Switch Online service, launching today!

As a member of the affordable, multi-featured service, you’ll get access to all sorts of benefits, like co-operative and competitive online* gaming, Save Data Cloud backup** for compatible games, a growing library of NES games, and more.

You can enjoy a 7-day free trial*** of the service by visiting Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch. Simply select the Nintendo Switch Online option on the left navigation to activate your free trial.

For more details and information about how to join, please visit the official Nintendo Switch Online website.

Please note: with the start of this service, online play will generally no longer be offered for free. Some exceptions may apply, such as in the case of certain free-to-play titles.

*Internet connection required during online play. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online membership.

**Please note: not compatible with all software.

***Please note: one free trial period available per Nintendo Account. During the free trial, you can use the online play, voice chat via the smartphone app, Save Data Cloud and Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online services. It’s not possible to purchase Nintendo Entertainment System Controllers during the trial period. If automatic renewal is set, once your free 7-day trial is over, your membership will be renewed via the automatic purchase of an individual 1-month (30 day) membership. If you do not wish to purchase a membership, you can terminate automatic renewal during the free trial and will not be charged.