Unlocking a World of Games: Nintendo Switch Online Expands Its Roster

Nintendo Switch Online: Your Guide to Membership Plans and Game Libraries

Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service providing online multiplayer, access to classic games, cloud saves, and exclusive offers. This guide covers membership options, game lists, and additional benefits.

Membership Plans:

Nintendo Switch Online offers two plans: the standard Nintendo Switch Online and the enhanced Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Both are available for individual or family memberships (supporting up to 8 users). Find games within the service using Ctrl/Cmd + F (desktop) or your browser's "Find in Page" function (mobile).

Standard Nintendo Switch Online Benefits:

• Online Play: Access online multiplayer for compatible Switch games.
• Save Data Cloud: Securely back up your game saves to Nintendo's servers. Access and download backups from your game's menu or System Settings. Note: Downloaded backups overwrite existing data; lost data cannot be recovered.
• Nintendo Switch Online App: Communicate with friends, use voice chat in lobbies, and access game-specific features like Animal Crossing: New Horizons' NookLink.
• Exclusive Offers: Enjoy member-only deals and content.
• Missions and Rewards: Earn My Nintendo Points by completing missions to redeem rewards.
• Classic Game Libraries: Access a curated selection of NES, SNES, and Game Boy games.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Benefits (Includes all above +):

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass: Race on 48 remastered tracks and play as 8 new characters. (Also available for separate purchase.)
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC: Design vacation homes for villagers.
• Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC: Explore a new single-player adventure.
• Expanded Classic Game Libraries: Access N64, Game Boy Advance, and SEGA Genesis games.

Choose the plan that best suits your needs and enjoy the world of Nintendo Switch Online!