Experience the Nintendo Switch Online service once more with a complimentary 7-day trial！
Start a Risk-Free 7-Day Trial of Nintendo Switch Online
For gamers who want to explore the world of online gaming on their Nintendo Switch, there's good news! A free 7-day trial for a Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership is now available. Here's how you can get started.
First, access the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch console. Look for the Nintendo Switch Online subscription and select the option to start the free trial if it’s available. Please note that the trial may be offered even if you have used it before, but availability may vary by region and time[1].
Once activated, you gain access to a range of benefits:
- Online multiplayer gaming for most paid games (note that some free-to-play games like Fortnite do not require the subscription for online play)[1][3].
- Access to a growing library of classic NES and Super NES games to play as part of the service. Examples of these games include Super Mario Bros. 3 and Donkey Kong Country.
- Use of the Nintendo Music app, a music streaming app for Nintendo game soundtracks available on iOS and Android. The app requires an active Nintendo Switch Online membership but is free to use for subscribers[1].
- Cloud save data backup for most supported games, allowing synchronization and recovery of game saves if you switch consoles or reinstall games.
During the trial, you can also connect with friends online in games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The link to the terms and conditions can be found at our website/purchase-terms/.
After the trial ends, subscription charges will apply if not canceled. However, cloud saves remain accessible during the subscription and for six months after expiration if you don’t renew[1]. If you decide to become a member after the trial, you will unlock all these benefits and access to special offers.
Please remember that a Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online features and a Nintendo Account is necessary as well. The free trial is not available in all countries and over 150 classic NES, Super NES, and Game Boy games are accessible during the trial.
Lastly, the free trial automatically converts to a 1-month auto-renewing membership at the then-current price unless canceled. This process provides a risk-free way to explore all Nintendo Switch Online features before committing to a paid membership[1][3].
- To embark on an exciting exploration of online gaming with your Nintendo Switch, head to the Nintendo eShop on your console and opt for the free 7-day trial of Nintendo Switch Online.
- With the Nintendo Switch Online membership, you'll have the opportunity to participate in online multiplayer gaming for most paid games, as well as access a library of classic NES and Super NES games like Super Mario Bros. 3 and Donkey Kong Country.
- As an added perk, the Nintendo Music app, a music streaming service with Nintendo game soundtracks, becomes available for subscribers.
- Effortlessly backup and synchronize game saves for most supported games through cloud save data backup during your Nintendo Switch Online membership.
- Connect with friends online in games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe during the free trial, and explore the wealth of additional benefits afforded by a full Nintendo Switch Online membership after the trial elapses.
