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Can you play Nintendo with friends online?

Nintendo Switch supports multiplayer gaming options of all kinds. You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*.
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Do you have to pay for Nintendo online to play with friends?

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. Ultimate.
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How much does it cost to play online with friends on Nintendo Switch?

Nintendo Switch Online is available with a variety of subscription plans. These are split into individual or family plans for just Nintendo Switch Online or for Nintendo Switch Online Plus, the expansion pack. The Individual Nintendo Switch Online plan costs $3.99 per month, $7.99 per 3 months, and $19.99 annually.
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Is Nintendo online multiplayer free?

Switch Online is Nintendo's equivalent to PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold. It is a paid subscription service that gives you access to online multiplayer play for many games, plus other benefits and features.
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How long is Nintendo online free?

When you start the free trial, auto-renewal will automatically be activated for an individual 30-day membership, to begin when the trial ends. A payment method for auto-renewal must be entered in order to start a free trial. If you cancel the auto-renewal before the 7-day trial period ends, you will not be charged.
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What do I need to play Nintendo Switch Online with friends?

You can play online with users whom you have added as Friends. An active Nintendo Switch Online membership and Internet access is required to play NES and Super NES - Nintendo Switch Online software online.
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Do you have to pay monthly for Nintendo Switch Online?

(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.) That plan gets you online play, online cloud saves and access to some free games you can play as long as you're subscribing to the service. But it'll only cover one Nintendo Switch account holder.
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What are the benefits of Switch online?

Nintendo Switch Online
  • Share the smiles with online play. Take out rivals and team up with friends online in supported Nintendo Switch titles, such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  • Play classic NES, Super NES & Game Boy games. ...
  • Exclusive offers for members.
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Do you have to buy Nintendo online for each profile?

As with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, each Nintendo Account needs an Individual Membership or needs to be part of a Family Membership to access Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack benefits.
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Is it better to buy Switch game online or?

Much of it comes down to personal preference. If you like having shelves lined with your games that you can browse and reminisce, you'll want to go for physical. If you prefer the convenience and speed offered through digital purchases, and don't want game boxes lying around, then you'll want to go digital.
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Does Nintendo Switch Online give you free games?

Do I get free, exclusive games for having a Nintendo Switch Online membership? The Tetris® 99 and PAC-MAN™ 99 games are exclusively available to active Nintendo Switch Online members at no extra cost.
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Do you need anything to play online on Switch?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership may be required for online multiplayer and other online features in compatible games. This service also gives you access to classic NES™ and Super NES™ games, cloud saves, a smart device app, and exclusive offers. To learn more, visit the Nintendo Switch Online site.
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Can I share my Nintendo online subscription?

Up to 7 additional members can be added to a Nintendo Account family group. When any member of a family group purchases a Nintendo Switch Online family membership, the Nintendo Switch Online service is available to everyone in the family group. Each family group has one admin.
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How much is Nintendo Online account?

Here's what to expect. As previously announced, Nintendo Switch Online ranges in price: $3.99 for a month, $7.99 for three months, $19.99 for a year, and family plans that costs $34.99 (provided there are at least two accounts) — but users can get a seven day free trial to start.
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Do you need Nintendo online to play with friends on Animal Crossing?

If the other player is in the same room and has their own Nintendo Switch system and the game, you can visit each other's island through local wireless play, which means no internet connection is required. You can also invite a friend from a far-off island via online play, which requires an internet connection.
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Can everyone on the switch use online?

Yes, you can. Even if your family members are using their accounts on different Nintendo Switch consoles, if you have a Family Membership and create a Family Group, then each account can use the Nintendo Swich Online services. You don't need to use the same Nintendo Switch as the person who purchased the membership.
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What can friends do on Nintendo Switch?

When you are friends with someone on the Nintendo Switch it just means you can see when they're on and what game they're playing. It really just helps to play online together. Only a few games allow you to invite friends.
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Is Nintendo Online still $20?

Is Nintendo Online still $20? There are two membership tiers to select from; Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pak. The former costs $19.99 USD a year and includes access to NES, SNES, and Game Boy games, the Save Data Cloud, Special Offers, and the ability to play online.
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Why is Nintendo Online so expensive?

"Licensing costs are likely main culprit behind NSO expansion's bold price. I heard Sega were paid very, very well.
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How much is Nintendo Online per year?

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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How does online play work for Nintendo Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Access the Nintendo Switch Online software you want to play.
  2. From the menu on the left, select Play Online. ...
  3. Select the game you want to play online. ...
  4. Select Invite a Friend to send an invite to users you have added as Friends.
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Can you connect two Nintendo switches together?

If everyone is gathered in the same room, you can link together up to eight Nintendo Switch family systems via local wireless (also known as “couch co-op”) in compatible games. You can also hop online to play with family and friends who are far away.
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Is Nintendo Switch Online expansion worth it?

If you like to be waist-deep in games at all times, the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack could be well worth it for you. Apart from the fact that when subscribed, you have more retro games than any one person can handle without getting at least slightly overwhelmed, you also have free game trials.
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What is free on Nintendo Online?

During the free trial, you can use the online play, voice chat via the smartphone app, Save Data Cloud and Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online services.
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