Does a Nintendo Account cost money?

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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Is there a charge for Nintendo Account?

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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How much does a Nintendo Account cost?

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. Parents/guardians can supervise Nintendo Accounts of any age.
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Do you have to pay money for a Nintendo Account?

While the basic account is free, Nintendo offers a subscription service called Nintendo Switch Online. This service gives you access to online multiplayer, a library of classic games, and more. It comes with a small fee, but it's not required to enjoy your Switch.
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Why do I need a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems (such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases). A Nintendo Account is also used for certain web services (like My Nintendo), and can be used with smart-device applications (like Super Mario Run).
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Can I play Nintendo Switch without an 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 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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What does a Nintendo Account get you?

A Nintendo Account is an account that provides access to certain features on Nintendo Switch, including access to the Nintendo eShop, the Nintendo Switch Online membership service, and the My Nintendo rewards program.
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How much does Nintendo online cost per month?

These are split into individual or family plans for just Nintendo Switch Online or for Nintendo Switch Online Plus, the expansion pack. The Individual Nintendo Switch Online plan costs $3.99 per month, $7.99 per 3 months, and $19.99 annually.
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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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How do Nintendo accounts work?

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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Why do I have to pay 50 cents for a Nintendo Account?

A one-time fee of $0.50 is charged to verify that a parent or guardian has provided consent.
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Should I pay for Nintendo online?

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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How to 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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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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Is Nintendo online $20 a year?

The good news is that Nintendo Switch Online costs less than PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass, at $20 a year.
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What does a 12 month membership for Nintendo Switch do?

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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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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Does every kid need a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Parents and guardians can create and manage individual Nintendo Accounts for children ages 12 and younger.
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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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Why won t My Nintendo Switch let me play games?

Update your Nintendo Switch console to the latest version. Change the primary console for that Nintendo Account to the console that you're using. If you are already using the primary console for that Nintendo Account, de-register the console, then make it the primary console again.
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What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a switch user 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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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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Do Nintendo Accounts expire?

After 30 days, the Nintendo Account is permanently deleted from our files and cannot be restored.
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