Nintendo Switch Online: Game Tiers by Genre Explained

Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service that enhances your gaming experience with features like online multiplayer, access to a library of classic games, cloud save data, and exclusive offers on the Nintendo eShop. Dive into the details about membership plans, the extensive game list, and additional perks below.

• Nintendo Switch Online Plans
• Nintendo Switch Online Exclusives
  • Online Play
  • Save Data Cloud
  • Nintendo Switch Online App
  • Mission and Rewards
  • List of NES Games
  • List of SNES Games
  • List of Gameboy Games
• Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Exclusives
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass
  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons DLC – Happy Home Paradise
  • Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion
  • List of N64 Games
  • List of Gameboy Advance Games

Nintendo Switch Online Plans

Nintendo Switch Online Membership Benefits

Nintendo Switch Online provides two membership tiers: the standard Nintendo Switch Online and the premium Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Both are available as individual or family subscriptions. A Family Membership allows up to 8 users to share the benefits, making it perfect for households or gaming groups.

To check if a specific game is available on Nintendo Switch Online, use the Ctrl/Cmd + F keys on your keyboard to search the game's name or utilize your smartphone's Find In Page function.

Nintendo Switch Online Exclusives

Online Play

Subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online can enjoy seamless online multiplayer for a variety of Nintendo Switch titles, connecting with friends and players worldwide.

Save Data Cloud

The Save Data Cloud feature ensures your game progress is safe, allowing you to back up your save data to Nintendo's servers. This can be managed from the game's software menu or System Settings, facilitating easy transfer to other Switch consoles and providing peace of mind against data loss. Remember, downloading backed-up save data will overwrite existing data, and this action is irreversible.

Nintendo Switch Online App

The Nintendo Switch Online App enhances your online experience by offering:

• Voice Chat: Engage in voice communication with friends in the lobby during online gameplay.
• Game-Specific Services: Features like NookLink in Animal Crossing: New Horizons allow you to scan QR codes and use a keyboard for in-game communication.

Exclusive Offers for Members

Nintendo Switch Online members receive exclusive deals and content, enhancing the value of their subscription.

Mission and Rewards

Complete exclusive missions to earn My Nintendo Points, which can be redeemed for rewards such as unique user icons.

List of NES Games

List of SNES Games

List of Gameboy Games

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Exclusives

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass

The Booster Course Pass introduces 48 remastered tracks from previous Mario Kart games and 8 new characters, available also as a standalone purchase.

• Courses
• Characters

Animal Crossing: New Horizons DLC – Happy Home Paradise

Happy Home Paradise adds a new dimension to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, where you become a vacation planner on Paradise Planning. Design and decorate dream vacation homes for the villagers, with a vast selection of customizable furniture and items.

• Vacation Planning: Design vacation homes for animal villagers across various islands.
• Customization of Interiors: New features and items enhance the design possibilities for interiors and exteriors.
• Bonus New Characters: Meet characters like Lottie, who assists in the vacation planning process.
• New Unlockable Items: Progress to unlock more items and features for your designs.

Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

The Octo Expansion for Splatoon 2 introduces a new single-player campaign with Agent 8, exploring the Deep Underground World. Complete 80 missions to unlock new items and gears.

List of N64 Games

List of Gameboy Advance Games

List of SEGA Genesis Games