Nintendo Switch Online member exclusive: Save on two digital games
Members can buy a pair of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers* and redeem each one for a digital game in the voucher catalog to score savings!
Learn moreMake waking up fun with Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo
Introduce a little play to your wake-up routine with Alarmo, the interactive alarm clock from Nintendo! Start the day off right with fun animations, sounds, and characters from some of your favorite games. Alarmo has a sensor that reacts to your movements, so you can snooze the alarm with gestures and end it by getting out of bed. Or, try Button Mode if you prefer a more traditional alarm clock! Paid Nintendo Switch Online members get early access*** to purchase Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo online.
Learn moreMember exclusives
Play classic games in style with these wireless controllers, only for Nintendo Switch Online members!
Any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required to purchase controller(s). Limit four purchases per controller per Nintendo Account. Offer not available for free trial holders. Controller(s) ships to the U.S. and Canada only. Controller(s) is optional and not required to play the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online, Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online and/or SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online collections of games. Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership required to play Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online and SEGA Genesis - Nintendo Switch Online collections of games.
Download exclusive games
Jump in and play fast-paced titles at no additional cost!
In-game items—just for members!
Download exclusive in-game items for your favorite games.
Animal Crossing™: New Horizons
Download this bonus to get access to the Nook Inc. silk rug and the Nintendo Switch™ Lite in-game furniture items for Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Get started by visiting the Nintendo Switch Online section on your system and selecting “Special Offers.”
Note: If this bonus content already displays as Purchased in Nintendo eShop, there is no need to redownload the bonus content.
Missions and rewards
Nintendo Switch Online members can earn My Nintendo™ Platinum Points by using the Nintendo Switch Online service. You can then redeem your Platinum Points for exclusive rewards, including icon elements you can use to create a new look for your user icon! Visit the Nintendo Switch Online app on the HOME screen of your Nintendo Switch system to get started.
Note: these are example icons. The icon elements you can acquire will vary in availability.
Compare membership plans
Wondering which Nintendo Switch Online membership you should purchase? See what each plan offers and decide which one fits you best.
Don’t forget—you can team up with seven other people with a Family Membership! Each of you can enjoy all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack—share the fun and share the savings!
Already have Nintendo Switch Online? See your discount
Membership type
Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Maximum Nintendo Account(s)
See how many users are allowed with each type of membership.
1
1
Online Play
Enjoy online play in compatible games like Splatoon™ 3 and Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe. Learn more
Nintendo Entertainment System™ - Nintendo Switch Online
Play—or replay—classic games like Super Mario Bros.™, Metroid™, and more. Learn more
Super Nintendo Entertainment System™ - Nintendo Switch Online
Jump into favorites like Super Mario Kart™, Donkey Kong Country™, and more. Learn more
Game Boy™ - Nintendo Switch Online
Includes classics like Kirby’s Dream Land™, Metroid II - Return of Samus, and Super Mario Land™ 2 - 6 Golden Coins™. Learn more
Nintendo Music
Listen to some of your favorite Nintendo soundtracks on your smart device with this exclusive app for Nintendo Switch Online members. Learn more
Save Data Cloud
Your save data is automatically stored safely online for compatible games. Learn more
Nintendo Switch Online App
Open the app on your smartphone or tablet to access special features in supported games. Learn more
Special Offers
Enjoy exclusive deals and content with your membership, including Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers! Learn more
Nintendo 64™ – Nintendo Switch Online
Play classic Nintendo 64™ games like Mario Kart™ 64 online with friends. Learn more
Game Boy Advance™ – Nintendo Switch Online
Includes classics like The Legend of Zelda™: The Minish Cap and Super Mario™ Advance 4: Super Mario Bros.™ 3. Learn more
Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass**
Play additional courses from throughout the Mario Kart™ series. Learn more
Animal Crossing™: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise**
Join Lottie and her team on a distant resort archipelago.
Learn more
Splatoon™ 2: Octo Expansion**
Play as an Octoling in this full-on single-player adventure.
Learn more
SEGA Genesis™ – Nintendo Switch Online
Access a collection of SEGA Genesis games like Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Golden Axe. Learn more
Watch these videos to learn more about the features included in each membership option.
Try Nintendo Switch Online for free!
Want to try before you buy? Test out a Nintendo Switch Online membership with a free 7-day trial.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some frequently asked questions (and answers!) about Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
How can I purchase a Nintendo 64 (N64) controller for Nintendo Switch?
If you have any active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can order up to four wireless Nintendo 64 Controllers per Nintendo Account from the My Nintendo Store while supplies last: https://www.nintendo.com/n64-controller/
Please note that a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is required to play games in the Nintendo 64 collection.
How can I purchase the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) controller for Nintendo Switch?
If you have any active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can order up to four wireless Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controllers per Nintendo Account while supplies last from the My Nintendo Store: https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-controller/
Do I get free, exclusive games for having a Nintendo Switch Online membership?
The Tetris® 99 and PAC-MAN™ 99 games are exclusively available to active Nintendo Switch Online members at no extra cost.
How can I purchase Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Controllers for Nintendo Switch?
The NES controller is available as a set of two from the My Nintendo Store: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/nintendo-entertainment-system-controllers/
Please note that the controller set can only be purchased by users with any active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. Free trial users are not eligible.
How can I purchase the SEGA Genesis Control Pad for Nintendo Switch?
If you have any active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can order up to four wireless SEGA Genesis Control Pads per Nintendo Account from the My Nintendo Store while supplies last: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/sega-genesis-control-pad/
Please note that a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is required to play games in the SEGA Genesis collection.
Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack required to play the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online, Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online and SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online collections of games, and to access the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass, Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC at no additional cost. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card / PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed by a Nintendo Account with an active individual membership or family membership. Persistent Internet, compatible smartphone, and Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat. Data charges may apply. Online features, Save Data Cloud, and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features available in compatible games. Not available in all countries. The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply. nintendo.com/switch/online/
*Paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required at the time of purchase and redemption of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers. Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers must be redeemed within 12 months from purchase date, have no cash value, and cannot be transferred, returned, or redeemed for cash. Each Nintendo Switch Game Voucher may be redeemed for one game offered as part of the catalog. To receive promotional value, Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers must be redeemed for two games with a cumulative price that is higher than the purchase price of the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers. To pre-order a game using a Nintendo Switch Game Voucher, the Nintendo Switch Game Voucher must not expire prior to the game’s launch date. Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers may not be combined with any other sale, discount, or promotional offer unless otherwise specified. Game catalog subject to change.
**Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.
***Early access available until early 2025 at the Nintendo NY store and online in the United States and Canada. Nintendo Account and paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required for online purchase during early access period.