• Our software update is now concluded. You will need to reset your password to log in. In order to do this, you will have to click "Log in" in the top right corner and then "Forgot your password?".
  • Welcome to PokéCommunity! Register now and join one of the best fan communities on the 'net to talk Pokémon and more! We are not affiliated with The Pokémon Company or Nintendo.
    Register

[News] Nintendo Switch Online Service Details

pkmin3033

Guest
0
Posts
Via Nintendo's Official Website:
Features

Online Play
Battle it out or cooperate with players around the world in compatible games like Splatoon 2, ARMS, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Tennis Aces, and Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido. (This will remain free until September.)

Nintendo Entertainment System ? Nintendo Switch Online
Enjoy 20 NES games with added online play for the first time ever, and more games added regularly. With online play added to every classic game, you can compete (or cooperate) online with friends, share your screen, or pass the controller, depending on the game. With the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, you can also voice chat during your play sessions. The service will launch with 20 games, with new games added regularly. Launch titles include:
  • Balloon Fight
  • Donkey Kong
  • Dr. Mario
  • Ice Climber
  • The Legend of Zelda
  • Mario Bros.
  • Soccer
  • Super Mario Bros.
  • Super Mario Bros. 3
  • Tennis
  • 10 additional titles

Save Data Cloud Backup
Save your data online for easy access. Details about this feature will be available before the paid service launches in September.

Nintendo Switch Online App
Enhance your online experience for compatible games with this smartphone app.

Special Offers
Stay tuned for news on special deals and offers for members.

Pricing Plans

Individual Membership
1 Month: $3.99 USD / ?3.99 / 300 yen
3 Months: $7.99 USD / ?7.99 / 800 yen
12 Months: $19.99 USD / ?19.99 / 2,400 yen
Family Membership
12 Months: $34.99 / ?34.99 / 4,500 yen

FAQ

How do I purchase a membership for Nintendo Switch Online?
After the September 2018 launch, Nintendo Switch Online memberships will be available for purchase on Nintendo.com, in Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch system, and through select retailers.

Which games require a Nintendo Switch Online membership to access online play?
Nintendo Switch games such Splatoon 2, ARMS, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Tennis Aces, and Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido, will require a Nintendo Switch Online membership, but other games will vary.

How can I tell if a game requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership for online play?
We will share information on this topic at a later date.

What pricing plans are available?
There are individual memberships and family memberships (for up to 8 users). Individual memberships are available in 1-, 3-, and 12-month increments, while all family memberships are for 12 months.

If I own multiple Nintendo Switch systems, will I need a separate membership for each one?
No. Nintendo Switch Online can be used on any device by signing in with the Nintendo Account that purchased the membership.

If someone buys an individual membership, can other users on the same Nintendo Switch system use that Nintendo Switch Online membership?
Individual memberships can only be used by the Nintendo Account holder who purchased the membership.
However, you can share the Nintendo Switch Online features across all the Nintendo Accounts in a family group by purchasing a family membership.

How do I create a family group?
Starting May 15, 2018, it will be possible to create a Nintendo Account Family Group via your Nintendo Account settings. Up to eight Nintendo Accounts (including child accounts) can be linked as a family group.

Can child accounts be added to a family group and use a family membership for Nintendo Switch Online?
Yes. Any Nintendo Accounts associated with the family membership can use the service features. Parents may use Nintendo Switch Parental Controls to set restrictions for online play; restrictions for the Nintendo Online Service app can be managed with your smartphone?s parental control restriction settings.

Where can I find Parental Controls in my Nintendo Account settings?
Once logged into your Nintendo Account, click on Parental Controls in the left navigation bar.

Is Nintendo Switch Online needed for online play for the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family of systems?
No, this service is only for Nintendo Switch systems.

When the paid service starts in September 2018, will membership plans be charged automatically?
No, Nintendo Account holders may purchase a Nintendo Switch Online membership plan at any time after launch.

If I don?t purchase a Nintendo Switch Online membership plan, will my Nintendo Switch system have any online features?
Yes. Online features including Nintendo eShop, Friend registration and management, the sharing of screenshots over social networks, Nintendo Switch Parental Controls, system and software updates, and Nintendo Switch News will not be affected by the launch of the Nintendo Switch Online paid service.

How do I set up and use Save Data Cloud backup?
More details will be released soon.
Click to expand...
 
Hiatus

Hiatus

12,284
Posts
11
Years
  • Seen Oct 22, 2023
I was under the impression that this was going to be $7 per 12 months, and not $20.
 

pkmin3033

Guest
0
Posts
It's a shame that the quality of what they're offering matches the price. I mean, NES titles? Really? I realise this is just the start, but it is not the strong start they should have for this. Added that they are making things unnecessarily complicated by requiring a smartphone app just to voice chat, not every game will be supported by cloud saves...they are really making a mess of this. It's almost painful to see, and the price is literally the only good thing about it...which means you're spending money just to spend money. Unless you really like NES titles or don't care much about voice chat with online multiplayer, I guess.

This comes just before confirmation that Nintendo have no intention of putting a Virtual Console on the Switch in the forseeable future. Looks like their allergies to money strike again.
 
Last edited:
Dter ic

Dter ic

Fire Emblem....[b]HEROES[/b]
741
Posts
11
Years
pastel said:
nintendo really undercut sony and microsoft on the price side of things huh lol
Click to expand...

If they didn't I doubt peopole would even consider paying online for a newly established paid service. Sucks that this means save backups are a paid feature and there no offline backup.
 

colours

8,973
Posts
18
Years
this is tangentially related but i do wonder if nintendo's president really is struggling to connect with the needs/wants of modern gamers nowadays
 
Cherrim

Cherrim

PSA: Blossom Shower theme is BACK ♥
33,285
Posts
21
Years
I see they're doubling down on the voice-chat-through-the-smartphone-app. Yikes, no thanks. :(

I mean, not that I'd probably use it either way since I basically only voice chat when I'm playing with friends and we always set up matches and vc on discord... but still.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top