Does Nintendo online cost money?

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 Nintendo online 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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Is there a fee for Nintendo Switch 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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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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Is it worth getting Nintendo online membership?

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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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. (You can also pay in installments, at $4 a month or $8 for three months, but the $20 for 12 months plan is the best value.)
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What is the purpose of the Nintendo online membership?

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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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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Do you have to buy Nintendo online to play games?

Beginning September 19, 2018, 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 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, and Super Smash Bros.
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Do you keep Nintendo online games?

Classic games can only be accessed by a Nintendo Account with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. However, the save data for the games will remain on your Nintendo Switch console and will still be available to use if you renew your membership at a later time.
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Why did Nintendo charge me?

Your privacy and account security are important to Nintendo. 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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Do you have to pay monthly to play Nintendo Switch Online?

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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What's the difference between Nintendo Online and Expansion Pack?

A Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership will give you access to all the benefits of the standard Nintendo Switch Online membership, in addition to a growing library of classic Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and SEGA Mega Drive games, and access to paid downloadable content Animal Crossing: New Horizons – ...
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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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Can I play free games on Nintendo Switch?

Did you know that there are lots of amazing free-to-play games available for the Nintendo Switch™ system? Now you do! Whether you're starting your game library or looking to build it up, you can add a few more games without having to empty your piggy bank.
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How to get a Nintendo Switch account for 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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Is Nintendo online free now?

A variety of membership options are available, including individual and family memberships. Plus, you can try Nintendo Switch Online for free with a free 7-day trial!
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How to play Nintendo Switch Online without paying?

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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Is Nintendo membership worth it?

Nintendo Switch Online offers a solid online multiplayer experience, cloud saves, and access to a library of classic games. The price of $19.99 for the individual plan is worth the services that the membership offers.
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Why do I need a Nintendo online 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 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3 and Nintendo Switch Sports.
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Can I buy Nintendo Switch games online without a membership?

A Nintendo Account is required to purchase games through the Nintendo website. The games you buy will be automatically downloaded to the console that is associated with your Nintendo Account.
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What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo online account?

Nintendo Network IDs are used for online features on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family (such as online multiplayer or interactions). A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems (such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases).
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Why do you have to pay to play Nintendo online?

If you join the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership service, you'll be able to play co-operatively or competitively in compatible titles, with friends living far away, or against rivals around the world. You can also use the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app to voice chat* while you play in compatible games.
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Do I need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to download games?

What do I need to download a game? You'll need a Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Account, Internet connection, and Nintendo eShop access to download the game once you've purchased it. Learn more about the purchase and download process.
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Does Nintendo Switch Online include games?

The Nintendo Switch Online service lets Nintendo Switch owners enjoy online play in compatible games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
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