Can I get Nintendo Online for free?

Select Free Trial in the "Nintendo Switch Online individual membership" section. If this option cannot be selected, then you either already have an existing Nintendo Switch Online membership or you have already received the free trial.
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When did Nintendo Online stop being free?

Following an interim period which began with the launch of the Nintendo Switch where Nintendo offered online multiplayer free of charge and the launch of the Nintendo Switch Online Smartphone App on July 21, 2017, the subscription service officially launched on September 18, 2018.
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Do you still have to pay for Nintendo Online?

You will be charged $3.99 every 30 days, unless and until you cancel your membership by turning off automatic renewal under Account Information on Nintendo eShop or in your Nintendo Account Settings. Users 18 years of age or older must provide credit-card information or a PayPal account to start a free trial.
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Is the switch free to play online?

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership that allows access to additional features, including online play, a library of classic NES™ and Super NES™ games with added online play, save data cloud backup, and a smartphone app.
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How much is 1 year Nintendo Online?

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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Is Nintendo online $20 a year?

While the standard individual membership is $20 per year, the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is $50 per year.
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What's the point of Nintendo Switch Online?

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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What games are free with switch online membership?

Your Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership gives you access to select DLC* at no additional charge!
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass. ...
  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise. ...
  • Splatoon™ 2: Octo Expansion.
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Do I need to pay for a Nintendo Account?

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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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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How much is Nintendo online every month?

The Individual Nintendo Switch Online plan costs $3.99 per month, $7.99 per 3 months, and $19.99 annually. If you add the expansion pack to this, it costs $49.99 per year, and you cannot pay for the Nintendo Switch Online expansion pack monthly.
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Is Nintendo Network shutting down?

On January 23, 2024, Nintendo announced that the service will specifically shut down on April 8. Some online services, such as Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter and third-party games not using Nintendo Network will continue to function though may also end in the future.
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Is the first month of Nintendo online free?

You can enjoy a 7-day free trial of the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership service! In Nintendo eShop, select the Nintendo Switch Online option on the left navigation to activate your free trial. Please note: one free trial period available per Nintendo Account.
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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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What does the 12 month Nintendo membership give you?

With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you'll get access to online play in compatible games, an ever-growing catalog of classic NES™, Super NES™ and Game Boy™ titles with newly added online play, cloud backup for your save data in compatible games, extra features for the free Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, ...
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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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Can you get Mario Kart for free on Switch?

Yes, the Mario Kart Tour game is available as a free download. You can purchase in-game currency (called rubies) using real money (optional; not required). You can also acquire rubies for free. There is a paid service that provides various benefits for a monthly fee.
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How can I play old Nintendo games on my Switch for free?

Complete these steps
  1. On your console, open the Nintendo eShop and select a user with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership.
  2. Scroll down on the left-hand side and select Nintendo Switch Online.
  3. In the "Special Offers" section, select the classic game library you would like to download. ...
  4. Select Free Download twice.
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Is Nintendo Switch Online optional?

If you're hoping to play online games with the Nintendo Switch, you'll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership. The Xbox and PlayStation require subscription plans to allow online multiplayer gaming, and Nintendo Switch Online is a similar proposition.
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Do you have to pay to play fortnite on Switch?

How to Download Fortnite on Nintendo Switch. Epic Games' popular battle royale video game Fortnite is completely free to play on the Nintendo Switch. Like all digital Switch titles, it must be claimed and downloaded from the first-party eShop app.
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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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Do I need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to download games?

You'll need a Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Account, Internet connection, and Nintendo eShop access to download the game once you've purchased it.
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How many people pay for Nintendo Online?

As of September 2023, there were more than 38 million paid Nintendo Switch Online memberships.
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