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In the United States, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack costs $49.99 per year for one Nintendo Account or $79.99 per year for a family membership covering up to eight accounts. Prices and features vary by country, so check your regional Nintendo store or eShop for local pricing. Nintendo says membership pricing depends on the country where it is used.
U.S. annual prices compared
The Expansion Pack is the higher tier of Nintendo Switch Online. Its additional cost is $30 per year for an individual plan and $45 per year for a family plan, based on Nintendo’s listed U.S. prices.
| U.S. annual plan | Price | Accounts covered |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch Online, individual | $19.99 | 1 Nintendo Account |
| Nintendo Switch Online, family | $34.99 | Up to 8 family-group accounts |
| Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, individual | $49.99 | 1 Nintendo Account |
| Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, family | $79.99 | Up to 8 family-group accounts |
Prices are from Nintendo’s U.S. membership price table; the base-tier prices are listed in Nintendo’s U.S. overview. Nintendo Switch Online overview · Nintendo Support membership pricing
What the Expansion Pack includes
Expansion Pack includes standard Nintendo Switch Online services, plus additional classic-game libraries and access to select downloadable content (DLC). The libraries Nintendo lists for Expansion Pack members are Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, and Virtual Boy. Nintendo GameCube Classics is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. Specific games and special offers can change over time, so check Nintendo’s current membership comparison for the lineup available to you. Nintendo’s membership comparison
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- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Dock that supports 4K when connected to a compatible TV*
- GameChat** lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play
The standard membership includes online play for compatible games, cloud save backup for compatible games, and classic NES, Super NES, and Game Boy libraries. Many games require a membership for online multiplayer, but some—including Fortnite—can be played online without one. Check the requirements for the particular game you want to play. Nintendo Switch Online benefits
Which plan fits your accounts and games?
Choose individual if one account needs coverage
An individual membership covers the Nintendo Account that purchases it. On the Expansion Pack tier, that costs $49.99 per year in the U.S. Compare the higher tier with the $19.99 base individual plan by asking whether you expect to use its extra classic libraries or included DLC.
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- 6.2” LCD screen
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
- Nintendo Switch is the home of Mario & friends
Consider family if several eligible accounts need coverage
A family membership covers up to eight eligible Nintendo Accounts in the purchaser’s Nintendo Account family group. The Expansion Pack family plan costs $79.99 per year in the U.S.; if all eight places are used, that works out to an arithmetic average of $9.99 per account per year, before taxes or regional differences. Other users must be in the family group: simply sharing a console does not automatically extend membership coverage. Family members can use different consoles, though features vary by country. Nintendo Support: membership details
Compare the tier by the benefits you will actually use
- Count the Nintendo Accounts that need membership coverage.
- Decide whether the Expansion Pack libraries or included DLC are worth the added $30 per year for an individual or $45 for a family plan, compared with the corresponding U.S. base plan.
- Check local pricing and feature availability, which can differ by country.
- Check whether your specific games require membership for online play or support Save Data Cloud.
Trial, buying, and cloud-save details
Nintendo offers a seven-day free trial of the base Nintendo Switch Online membership. It does not include Expansion Pack-exclusive content, so it is not a free trial of the higher tier. Nintendo says memberships can be purchased through Nintendo eShop or Nintendo Store; membership download codes are also sold through select retailers. Nintendo Switch Online membership information
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- Play your way with the Nintendo Switch gaming system. Whether you’re at home or on the go, solo or with friends, the Nintendo Switch system is designed to fit your life. Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV. Heading out? Just undock your console and keep playing in handheld mode
- This model includes battery life of approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.
- The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (games sold separately)
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Save Data Cloud works only with compatible games. If a membership expires, cloud backups become inaccessible; Nintendo says that resubscribing within 180 days allows access to previous backups. Nintendo Support membership details · Nintendo Support cloud-save information
Quick Recap
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- One player can use a Joy-Con in each hand
- Two players can each take one
- Multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options (additional Joy-Con sold separately)
- Slip a set of Joy-Con into a Joy-Con grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
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- 6.2” LCD screen.
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
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