Are Nintendo Accounts free?

Use the "Create a Nintendo Account" button on the Nintendo homepage to create a free account. Users must have an email address and be 13 years or older to create an account.
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How much does it cost to have a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian.
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Is Nintendo online account free?

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that launched on September 18, 2018, that lets members enjoy online play in compatible Nintendo Switch games, access a selection of classic NES games with online functionality, back up save data for most games, and use additional features for the Nintendo Switch Online ...
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Does Nintendo charge to make an account?

No. A one-time charge of $0.50 is required for the first Nintendo Account for a child that is added to a parent/guardian's Nintendo Account.
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Do you need an account for Nintendo?

You'll need a user account in order to play on Nintendo Switch. And if you'd like to use online features, a Nintendo Account must be linked to a user account on your console.
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What does having a Nintendo Account do?

A Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services (including the Nintendo Switch eShop), smart device applications (like Super Mario Run), off-device software purchases, and the My Nintendo loyalty service. A Nintendo Account is created off-device (through the Nintendo Account website).
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What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo Account?

Each individual player on Nintendo Switch can create their own user account (up to 8 per system), to manage personal settings and save data. Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features: Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc)
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Why is Nintendo charging me?

If you see an unknown charge from Nintendo, it is possible the charge was: A recurring payment for a service or subscription that you authorized to automatically renew such as a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
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Why is Nintendo charging me 50 cents?

To verify that a parent or guardian has granted consent, they will need to provide a valid credit card number when setting up a Nintendo Account for the child. A one-time fee of $0.50 is charged to verify that a parent or guardian has provided consent.
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How long is Nintendo online free?

Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select Nintendo Switch Online on the left side of the screen. If there is a banner saying You can start a free 7-day trial! in the upper right of the screen, select View/Change Membership directly below it.
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Do I need a Nintendo Account to download free games?

You can create a Nintendo account for free. That will grant you access to the eShop. From there you can download free games, such as Fortnite and Paladins. There are also free demos available of some games.
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Do I need a Nintendo Account to download games?

Is a Nintendo Network ID required to purchase games? A Nintendo Account is required to purchase games through the My Nintendo Store. The games you buy will be automatically downloaded to the system that is associated with your Nintendo Account.
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How much does a Nintendo Account cost per year?

Nintendo Switch Online: Individual - 1 month: $3.99, 3 months: $7.99, 1 year: $19.99. Provides a Nintendo Switch Online pass to 1 account. Access to online play. Full access to the Switch Online NES library.
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Do you have to buy Nintendo online for every account?

You can choose between various Nintendo Switch Online membership plans: Individual membership plans provide the service to the Nintendo Account user that purchases the membership. Family membership plans provide the service to everyone in the purchaser's Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 people).
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Do you have to buy Nintendo online for each account?

Can my individual membership be used by other user profiles on my Nintendo Switch? As with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, each Nintendo Account needs an Individual Membership or needs to be part of a Family Membership to access Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack benefits.
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Should you charge Switch to 100%?

You can charge it 100%. Modern devices like the switch and switch lite, have special circuitry that prevents overcharging by making the device run on AC power when their batteries reach 100% capacity. This prevents overcharging and damage to the battery or device.
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Why is the Nintendo Switch still $300?

Switch has been a runaway success for Nintendo since launching in March 2017, so the simple answer to "Why is Nintendo Switch still $300?" is that demand remains high! All the time the system is selling well, the company has no incentive to reduce Switch's RRP to stimulate interest.
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What age should a kid get a Nintendo Switch?

From its fun and colourful roster of games to its unique design, the Nintendo Switch is often seen as the family-friendly console. Nintendo has a reputation for producing family-oriented games – and the Switch is no different, with an extensive selection for age groups ranging from three to 18.
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Why is Nintendo Switch Online not free?

The company behind the Switch also wants to "maintain a stable playing experience and provide proper support." Given that the online services of the PS4 and Xbox One - PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live, respectively - cost money, many fans are understanding that maintaining this doesn't come cheap.
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Does a Nintendo Account need a credit card?

Credit card or PayPal must be used as your automatic renewal payment method when purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family membership or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership. Automatic renewal can be adjusted or canceled at any time during the membership.
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How do I stop Nintendo from charging me?

Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access Account Information. Highlight Nintendo Switch Online on the left side of the screen. Select Cancel Your Subscription by Turning Off Automatic Renewal. Once auto-renewal is turned off, it cannot be turned on again.
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Can you have 2 switches with the same account?

Nintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but you can only have one primary console at a time. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
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Can you have 2 Nintendo Accounts on 1 switch?

Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you've purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.
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Can you unlink a Nintendo Account?

To unlink a single Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console, delete the associated user account. To unlink all Nintendo Accounts from a Nintendo Switch console, initialize the Nintendo Switch console.
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