Can I play online without Nintendo membership?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to participate in co-op and competitive online features for many first- and third-party Nintendo Switch games, including Splatoon 3, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
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Can you play Pokémon online without Nintendo Online?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the online multiplayer features. Your software must be updated to the latest version to use online multiplayer features. The Poké Portal becomes available after you reach the first Pokémon Center in Los Platos.
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Do you need a Nintendo Account for Nintendo Online?

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In order to use any of the console's online features (including access to Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch), you must first create or link a Nintendo Account. Purchases made on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch are tied to your Nintendo Account.
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Is Nintendo Online multiplayer free?

A Nintendo Account and active Nintendo Switch Online paid membership is required to use the service.
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How to get Nintendo Online for free?

Select the account you want to use. Select “Nintendo Switch Online” on the left side of the screen. Select “Free Trial” from the banner at the top of the screen. If this option does not appear, then you either already have an existing Nintendo Switch Online membership or you have already received the free trial.
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Will Switch Free To Play Games Require You To Pay For Online?

Can you play Switch online without a subscription?

General Information: Can I play Nintendo Switch games online without becoming a member? A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to participate in co-op and competitive online features for many first- and third-party Nintendo Switch games, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3 and Nintendo Switch Sports.
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Did Nintendo online used to be free?

History. The Nintendo Switch was announced in October 2016 and released on March 3, 2017. Nintendo stated in its pre-release announcements that the system would eventually require the purchase of a paid "online service" but that they would be available to all users at no charge until the service launched.
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Do I need to pay to play online Nintendo Switch?

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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How long is Nintendo online free?

If automatic renewal is set, once your free 7-day trial is over, your membership will be renewed via the automatic purchase of an individual 1-month (30-day) membership. If you do not wish to purchase a membership, you can terminate automatic renewal during the free trial and will not be charged.
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How much does it cost to play online on Nintendo?

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.
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Can I play Nintendo online without internet?

Active Nintendo Switch Online members will have ongoing access to all classic games in the NES and Super NES - Nintendo Switch Online collections. Games can be played while you are offline, but you must have an active membership and verify your membership every seven days by connecting online.
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Do you need a Nintendo online membership to download games?

You'll need a Nintendo Switch console, a Nintendo Account, an internet connection and Nintendo eShop access to download the game once you've purchased it.
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Can you play Switch without a Nintendo Account?

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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Do you need Nintendo Online for home?

No, a Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required for Pokémon HOME. Players that have already purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership will need to purchase the Pokémon HOME Premium Plan to access the Premium Plan features.
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Do you need a Nintendo Online membership to trade Pokémon?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to trade with another player online. The option to trade Pokémon becomes available after you become a First Star Member and get access to the trading post in Jubilife Village. This occurs after about two hours of gameplay, though individual gameplay time may vary.
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Can you play Mario Kart online for free?

Mario Kart PC uses the same base as the original games but is playable on your browser, and for free. Most of the modes from Mario Kart have been included: Grand Prix, VS, Battle mode, Time Trials, and more!
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Is Nintendo Switch Online free now?

Nintendo's take on an online subscription service

It's a paid subscription service that gives you access to online multiplayer play for many games, plus other benefits and features. You'll need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member to play the vast majority of games online.
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Is Nintendo Switch Online permanent?

If you purchase a Nintendo Switch Online Individual or Family membership, you can choose to activate automatic renewal. Unless you terminate automatic renewal, your membership will automatically renew 48 hours or less before it expires with the same validity period and price as the expired membership.
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Is Nintendo membership worth it?

Nintendo Switch Online is a necessary subscription if you want to play Switch games on the internet, and it includes cool, bonus titles and extras. The Expansion Pass isn't worth the huge price hike it presents, though.
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What's the point of Nintendo Switch Online?

NES™, Super NES™, Game Boy™ - Nintendo Switch Online

Memberships include access to a curated library of classic games! Even better, games include added online functionality so you can compete or cooperate with friends.
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Do you need Nintendo online to use the eShop?

An internet connection and Nintendo Account are required to access Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch. Details of your Nintendo eShop transaction will be sent to the email address registered to your Nintendo Account.
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Can you buy Switch games online without a membership?

A Nintendo Account is required to purchase games through the My Nintendo Store.
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Does Nintendo charge for 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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Do you have to buy Nintendo online for every account?

No. The Nintendo Switch Online membership is not for one Nintendo Switch console, but for one Nintendo Account. As long as it's linked to your Nintendo Account, you can use the Nintendo Switch Online service from any Nintendo Switch console.
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