Nintendo Switch Online

Make the most of your Nintendo Switch experience with Online Play, classic games, exclusive offers for members and more – all available with a Nintendo Switch Online membership!

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One free trial available per Nintendo Account. Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers or classic controllers cannot be purchased during the trial period.

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Get the most out of Nintendo Switch 2

With a Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, you can unlock great features that are only available on the Nintendo Switch 2 system!

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See what Nintendo Switch Online has to offer!

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All together, anytime, anywhere with GameChat*

Chat with friends, share your screen in real time, and see each other while you play by connecting a compatible USB-C camera (sold separately)! GameChat is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.

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Online Play

Take on rivals or play with friends online in thousands of supported Nintendo Switch titles, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3, Nintendo Switch Sports and many more.

170+ classic games

Get access to a growing library of over 170 NES, Super NES and Game Boy titles, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World and Tetris®. You can even compete and co-operate with friends online or via local wireless in supported games!

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Exclusive offers

Enjoy a range of offers, including the Nintendo Music smart device app, Game Trials, exclusive games, and physical products that only Nintendo Switch Online members can purchase.

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Keep your data safe with Save Data Cloud

Securely and automatically back up your game data online for compatible games. This makes it simple to retrieve your game data if you lose your Nintendo Switch console, or start using a new one.

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Access it all from your Nintendo Switch!

The Nintendo Switch Online application can be accessed from the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch, to see online services and the latest news. Discover Missions & Rewards, where you can earn Platinum Points to exchange for My Nintendo Rewards!

Nintendo Music

Kick back and enjoy some of your favourite Nintendo tunes with Nintendo Music, the new smart-device app that lets you stream or download music from Nintendo’s library of soundtracks like The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Animal Crossing, and many more.

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*Until 31st March 2026, GameChat can be enjoyed for free. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required.

Enjoy even more benefits!

With Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, you’ll get access to all the benefits of a standard Nintendo Switch Online membership, plus a growing library of classic Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance and SEGA Mega Drive games, and downloadable expansions for selected Nintendo Switch games. Nintendo Switch 2 players can also access a growing library of classic Nintendo GameCube games, as well as selected upgrade packs for Nintendo Switch 2 Editions!

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Access even more classic games

With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, you’ll get access to all the benefits of a standard Nintendo Switch Online membership, plus a growing library of classic Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance and GameCube games!

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Upgrade packs

Get access to select Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade packs at no additional cost with a paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass*

Race on 48 remastered courses from across the Mario Kart series! All courses from the 12 new cups can be played locally and online, and returning characters from the Mario Kart series have also been added.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise*

Paradise Planning needs you! Join Lottie and her team on a distant resort archipelago and help turn the dream vacation homes of your favourite Animal Crossing characters into a reality.

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Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion*

Splat through 80 shady underground test facilities as Agent 8, shed new light on beloved characters and even play as an Octoling in multiplayer Splatoon 2 matches!

Compare Membership Plans

Wondering which Nintendo Switch Online membership you should purchase? See what each plan offers and decide which one fits you best.

Don’t forget—you can team up with seven other people with a Family Membership! Each of you can enjoy all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for only about $10 per person a year—share the fun and share the savings!

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Membership TypeIndividualFamily	Nintendo Switch Online	Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Yearly Price	AU$29.95 / NZ$32.95	AU$59.95 / NZ$69.95
Maximum Nintendo Account(s) The number of accounts that can use this membership.	1	1
Online Play Play with (or against) your friends online in compatible Nintendo Switch games!
Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics Play—or replay—classic games like Super Mario Bros., Metroid, and more.
Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics Jump into favourites like Super Mario Kart, Donkey Kong Country, and more.
Game Boy – Nintendo Classics Includes classics like Kirby’s Dream Land, Metroid II - Return of Samus, and Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins.
Nintendo Music Listen to some of your favourite Nintendo soundtracks on your smart device with this exclusive app for Nintendo Switch Online members.
GameChat Start a chat with friends at any time using the C Button on Nintendo Switch 2.
Save Data Cloud Your save data is automatically stored safely online for compatible games.
Exclusive Offers for Members Enjoy exclusive offers and content with your membership.
Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics Nintendo Switch 2 players can access a growing library of classic Nintendo GameCube games including The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and F-ZERO GX.
Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics Play classic Nintendo 64 games like Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mario Kart 64 and many more.
Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics Includes classics like Mario Kart: Super Circuit, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, WarioWare™, Inc.: Minigame Mania and many more.
SEGA Mega Drive – Nintendo Switch Online Access a collection of SEGA Mega Drive games like Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Golden Axe.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack* Access to the upgrade pack at no additional cost! You must have the physical or digital version of the game to download its upgrade pack.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack* Access to the upgrade pack at no additional cost! You must have the physical or digital version of the game to download its upgrade pack.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass* Play additional courses from throughout the Mario Kart series.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise* Join Lottie and her team on a distant resort archipelago and create vacation homes for a wide range of clients.
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion* Splat through 80 shady underground test facilities as Agent 8 and play as an Octoling in multiplayer Splatoon 2 matches!
Yearly Price	AU$29.95 / NZ$32.95	AU$59.95 / NZ$69.95
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*Please note: A copy of the full game is required to use the related DLC, sold separately. DLC is also available to purchase separately.

Frequently asked questions

One free, seven-day trial of the Nintendo Switch Online service is available per Nintendo Account, through Nintendo eShop on your device. A free trial for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, however, is not available.

Select games are added throughout the year and more will be added in the foreseeable future. For the latest updates, choose Nintendo Switch Online from the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch console.

You can find the latest news about Nintendo Switch Online, its online services and more in the Nintendo Switch Online application, which you can access from the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch.

You can check your membership status from within the Nintendo Switch Online app on your console, on Nintendo eShop and via our website.

If you have an Individual Membership and purchase a Family Membership, you will receive a discount based on the remaining days of your Individual Membership. The discount* is up to the price of the Family Membership**, and you can check the discount rate on the product information page. After you purchase a Family Membership***, your Individual Membership will expire.

*Users on a 7-day free trial membership will not be eligible for a discount.

**This discount cannot be applied to a Family Membership purchased via a download code.

***To purchase a Family Membership, you must be at least 18 years of age.

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Nintendo Switch Online

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