Does it cost to have a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved).

Do Nintendo Accounts charge you?

The fee is charged on the Nintendo Account website when the Nintendo Account is set up. Credit card information is not stored on the system, and cannot be used to make additional purchases through the system. A fee is not needed to set up subsequent child accounts through the parent/guardian's Nintendo Account.

How much does it cost to have a Nintendo online account?

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!

Is Nintendo membership free?

Nintendo Account users can sign up for a free trial of Nintendo Switch Online. The free trial can be used once per Nintendo Account. The free trial can't be used with Nintendo Accounts that already have an active individual or family membership.

How much is a Nintendo Account per month?

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.

Do Nintendo Accounts Cost Money? (Are They Free?)

Can I buy Nintendo Switch games without a membership?

You can purchase a game with existing funds, add funds directly when you buy the game, or redeem a Nintendo Switch Game Voucher to purchase eligible games. An Internet connection and Nintendo Account are required to access the Nintendo Switch eShop.

What is the benefit of Nintendo Online account?

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.

What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo online 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).

What does a Nintendo Account do?

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.

Do I need a Nintendo 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.

Does everyone need their own Nintendo Account?

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.

Do you get free games with a Nintendo Account?

Nintendo's online subscription service gives access to online play, free games and much more.

Who needs a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems (such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases). A Nintendo Account is also used for certain web services (like My Nintendo), and can be used with smart-device applications (like Super Mario Run).

Should I link a Nintendo Account?

In order to use all the features offered on Nintendo Switch, a Nintendo Account must be linked with a user account on your console. *Only one Nintendo Account can be linked to each user.

Do all accounts on Switch need Nintendo online?

Nintendo Online is only needed for multiplayer over the internet, however. Those without a subscription can still use the Switch's Local Wireless Play feature between two Switch consoles, with up to three players on each console.

Why do you need to link 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)

Is Nintendo Online a one time purchase?

If you purchase a Nintendo Switch Online membership, your membership will automatically renew for the selected price and subscription term unless you turn off automatic renewal.

What are the benefits of creating a Nintendo Account for Switch?

Do you get free games with a Nintendo Switch Online account?

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.

What games don t require Nintendo Online?

Can you download games on Nintendo Switch for free?

If you want the best free Nintendo Switch games, you've got these three options: Nintendo eShop free-to-play games. Nintendo eShop demos. Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

What does Nintendo membership include?

NES™, Super NES™, Game Boy™ - Nintendo Switch Online

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.

Which Nintendo online membership is best?

(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.

How many Nintendo accounts do I need?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch. A user account can also be linked to a Nintendo Account at any time after it is created. Once a Nintendo Account is linked to the account, the system's online features will be available.