How much are Nintendo Switch accounts?

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.
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Are Nintendo Switch 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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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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Do you have to pay for a Nintendo Switch Online account?

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 a Nintendo Switch Online account worth it?

For everything that it brings (online functionality, older console catalogs, some games DLCs), Nintendo Switch Online is already worth it. It's cheaper than other subscriptions of its type, and the number of goodies is good enough.
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Does the Nintendo Switch have a monthly fee?

Nintendo Switch Online: Individual - 1 month: $3.99, 3 months: $7.99, 1 year: $19.99.
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How much is switch online for a year?

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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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 everyone need their own Nintendo Switch account?

You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
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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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What are the benefits of 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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What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a switch account?

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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Is it illegal to sell Nintendo Switch account?

Don't create, share, or play unauthorized copies of our products or services, and don't cheat. Keep your account to yourself. Remember that your personal information and purchases are yours alone. Don't sell, trade or otherwise transfer your purchases or user account to anyone.
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How can I use switch 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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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 have to have a Nintendo membership 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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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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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 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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Is Nintendo Switch discontinued?

When will the Nintendo Switch be discontinued? For its part, Nintendo has confirmed that it will continue to support the Switch with new games through to the end of March 2025. Due to the immense popularity of the console, it's safe to say that it will live on beyond that date.
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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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Can you play Mario Kart with friends without Nintendo online?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports LAN play, allowing players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles together over a wired connection for the ultimate Mario Kart competition with up to 12 players. Before you get started, you'll need the following items: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (physical or download)
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Is there a Nintendo Switch family plan?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system. Multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership.
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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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