What does a Nintendo Account include?

A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo rewards programme.
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What does a Nintendo subscription include?

A paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership includes libraries of classic Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games with added online play, access to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLCs at no additional cost, and all the benefits of a ...
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What do you get with Nintendo Online account?

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that lets members enjoy online play in compatible Nintendo Switch games, access a selection of classic NES™, Super NES™ and Game Boy™ games with new online functionality, take advantage of exclusive benefits, back up save data for most games, use the Nintendo Switch Online smart ...
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What are the benefits of a Nintendo Account?

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)
  • Use any applications that require Internet access (including Nintendo eShop)
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What can you do with a Nintendo Account?

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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What is included in a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo rewards programme.
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Is a Nintendo Account free?

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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Is it worth getting a Nintendo Switch account?

Subscribing to Nintendo Switch Online provides you with access to a decent amount of classic games, DLC content for specific Switch titles, and a few games that are only available to members.
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Why create a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to use certain services from Nintendo, such as off-device game purchases and the My Nintendo rewards programme. A Nintendo Account can be linked to your Nintendo Network ID, Google or Apple accounts.
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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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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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Can I play My 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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Does Nintendo have free monthly games?

Also like PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold, a Nintendo Switch Online subscription includes access to "free" games. Instead of releasing new games on a monthly basis, however, Nintendo Switch Online adds retro titles from legacy Nintendo consoles in batches, in addition to the occasional original game.
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Does Nintendo charge a monthly fee?

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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What does My Nintendo subscription get me?

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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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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What is the point of a Nintendo membership?

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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Does my child need their own Nintendo Account?

A child account is a Nintendo Account that can be created by parents (or guardians) for their children under the age of 18, without the need to use a dedicated email address or social media account. To create an account for a child, a parent or guardian must have a Nintendo Account of their own.
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Does it cost money to get a Nintendo Switch 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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What is the purpose of switch account?

Switch account can be used to switch into other accounts, the account which is associated with the same email ID.
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Do you need a monthly subscription for Nintendo Switch?

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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Do I need a Nintendo Account to download games?

Is a Nintendo Network ID required to purchase games? 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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Can you have a Nintendo Account without a Switch?

Yes, you can create a Nintendo Account even if you don't own a Nintendo system.
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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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