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Enjoy a growing library of classic games!
Access a growing library of classic games with Nintendo Switch Online. You can even compete and co-operate with friends online or via local wireless in compatible games!
These classic games are available now!
SEGA Mega Drive - Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members also get access to a collection of SEGA Mega Drive games – including Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Golden Axe – that can be played anytime, anywhere!
Nintendo Switch OnlineNintendo Switch Online + Expansion PackMembership type
Individual
Family
From only £1.50 a month!From only £0.33 a month per person!
(based on a 12-month Individual membership costing £17.99)(based on 8 Nintendo Accounts using a 12-month Family Membership costing £31.49)
From only £2.92 a month!From only £0.63 a month per person!
(based on a 12-month Individual membership costing £34.99)(based on 8 Nintendo Accounts using a 12-month Family Membership costing £59.99)
How many people?
The number of Nintendo Accounts that can use this membership.
11
Online play
Nintendo Entertainment System –
Nintendo Switch Online
Super Nintendo Entertainment System –
Nintendo Switch Online
Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online
Exclusive benefits
Save Data Cloud
Smartphone app
Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online
Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online
SEGA Mega Drive – Nintendo Switch Online
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC
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Try before you buy
Start a free 7-day trial of Nintendo Switch Online today! Don't worry – it'll end automatically unless you choose to activate automatic renewal.
One free trial available per Nintendo Account. Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers or classic controllers cannot be purchased during the trial period.
Changing to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack?
If you already have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you’ll receive a discount on your new membership.
Access it all from your Nintendo Switch!
The Nintendo Switch Online application can be accessed from the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch, allowing you to see online services, the latest news and your current membership status.
You can also discover Missions & Rewards, where you can earn Platinum Points to exchange for My Nintendo Rewards or redeem for Nintendo Switch user icon parts!
Frequently asked questions
Here are some frequently asked questions (and answers!) about Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Nintendo Switch Online Individual and Family Memberships can be purchased directly through Nintendo eShop (either on your Nintendo Switch console or through the Nintendo website). Additionally, download codes can be purchased through selected retailers.
You can purchase multiple memberships of the same type (Individual or Family) to extend your overall membership time to up to three years in total. Please note that you cannot combine time from a Family Membership and an Individual Membership.
Depending on your current membership plan, it’s possible to change to a different one in some cases. Please see the chart below:
Current membership Change to Nintendo Switch Online – Individual Membership Change to Nintendo Switch Online – Family Membership Change to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack – Individual Membership Change to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack – Family Membership Nintendo Switch Online – Individual Membership – ✔︎ ✔︎ ✔︎ Nintendo Switch Online – Family Membership ✖︎ – ✔︎ ✔︎ Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack – Individual Membership ✖︎ ✖︎ – ✔︎ Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack – Family Membership ✖︎ ✖︎ ✖︎ – 1. Sign in to the admin Nintendo Account for the Family group at http://accounts.nintendo.com.
2. Select Family group.
3. Select Add member.*
* This option only appears for the family group’s admin member. If this option isn’t appearing, review the other members in the family group to verify the admin. The admin will need to either add the new member or transfer the admin rights to you before you can continue.
You can check your membership status from within the Nintendo Switch Online app on your console, on Nintendo eShop and via our website.
You can find the latest news about Nintendo Switch Online, its online services and more in the Nintendo Switch Online application, which you can access from the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch.
If you chose to activate automatic renewal for your membership, you can cancel your Nintendo Switch Online membership by turning off automatic renewal via the Account Information section of Nintendo eShop. Please make sure to turn off automatic renewal at least 48 hours before your membership is set to expire. Once automatic renewal is turned off, it cannot be turned back on again.
Once cancelled, your membership will continue for the duration of time that you have already paid for, then your access to the service will end on the expiry date listed. Per the Nintendo Switch Online Terms of Service, we cannot offer refunds or credits for remaining time left on your membership.
For Nintendo Switch Online memberships purchased from Nintendo eShop, there is also a statutory 14-day right to cancel.
Share the smiles with online play
Take on rivals or play with friends online in thousands of supported Nintendo Switch titles, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3 and Nintendo Switch Sports.
Play classic NES games
Access a growing library of classic NES games anytime, anywhere, including Super Mario Bros. 3 and Donkey Kong. Play with friends online or via local wireless in supported games.
Play classic Super NES games
Access a growing library of classic Super NES games anytime, anywhere, including Super Mario World and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Play with friends online or via local wireless in supported games.
Play classic Game Boy games
Access a growing library of classic Game Boy and Game Boy Color games anytime, anywhere, including Tetris® and Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden Coins. Play with friends online or via local wireless in supported games.
Exclusive benefits
Enjoy a range of benefits, including Game Trials, Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers, exclusive games, and physical products that only Nintendo Switch Online members can purchase.
Keep your data safe with Save Data Cloud
Securely and automatically back up your game data online for easy access. This makes it simple to retrieve your game data if you lose your Nintendo Switch console, or start using a new one.
Please note: Save Data Cloud is not compatible with all software.
Stay connected with the Nintendo Switch Online app
Use the dedicated smartphone app to access special features for games including Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon 3, to see which of your friends are online and what they're playing and to enable voice chat in compatible games.
Users must be aged 13 or above and have a Nintendo Account in order to use the voice chat features of the Nintendo Switch Online app on their smartphone.
Play classic Game Boy Advance games
Access a growing library of classic Game Boy Advance games anytime, anywhere, including The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap and Mario Kart: Super Circuit. Play with friends online or via local wireless in supported games.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC
Race on 48 remastered courses from across the Mario Kart series! All courses from the 12 new cups can be played locally and online, and returning characters from the Mario Kart series have also been added.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can enjoy this DLC at no additional cost for the duration of their membership.
Please note: A copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (European version) is required to use this DLC. DLC also available to purchase separately.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC
Paradise Planning needs you! Join Lottie and her team on a distant resort archipelago and help turn the dream vacation homes of your favourite Animal Crossing characters into a reality. Get creative with new furniture and design options, then share your ideas with players all over the world!
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can enjoy this DLC at no additional cost for the duration of their membership.
Please note: A copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons (European version) is required to use this DLC. DLC also available to purchase separately.
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC
Splat through 80 shady underground test facilities as Agent 8, shed new light on beloved characters and even play as an Octoling in multiplayer Splatoon 2 matches!
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can enjoy this DLC at no additional cost for the duration of their membership.
Please note: A copy of Splatoon 2 (European version) is required to use this DLC. DLC also available to purchase separately.
Play classic SEGA Mega Drive games
Access a growing library of classic SEGA Mega Drive games anytime, anywhere, including Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Streets of Rage 2. Play with friends online or via local wireless in supported games.
Play classic Nintendo 64 games
Access a growing library of classic Nintendo 64 games anytime, anywhere, including Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64. Play with friends online or via local wireless in supported games.
Additional Nintendo 64 games are accessible via the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online: Mature app.