Is Nintendo Switch Online per Account or per Switch?
Nintendo Switch Online is per account, meaning that the membership is linked to a Nintendo Account rather than a specific Nintendo Switch console. This allows users to access Nintendo Switch Online services from any Nintendo Switch console as long as it’s linked to their Nintendo Account.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Does each account on Switch need online?: No, multiple users on the same console can share play NSO SNES/NES games, but some games like Splatoon 2 require multiple Switch Online accounts (family plan) for online play.
- Does Nintendo Switch Online apply to all accounts on Switch?: No, multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership, but players using a family membership can access Nintendo Switch Online via the same or multiple systems.
- Is Nintendo online tied to Switch or account?: Nintendo Switch Online is linked to the Nintendo Account, not a specific Nintendo Switch console.
Family Plan and Membership
- Can you have 2 Nintendo online accounts on one Switch?: Yes, you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console, and games purchased are playable by everyone on the active console for your Nintendo Account.
- How does Switch online work with multiple accounts?: If one player purchases a family membership, others will still need to be added to the family group to use the service, which will automatically apply to everyone in the group.
- How much is the Nintendo online family plan?: The Family Plan costs $34.99 per year, and adding the Expansion Pack costs a total of $79.99 per year.
Game Sharing and Access
- Can 2 accounts play the same game on Switch?: Yes, anyone using your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you’ve purchased with your Nintendo Account, as long as the console is set as the primary console for that account.
- Is Switch online only for 1 account?: No, purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership provides the service to everyone in the purchaser’s Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 Nintendo Account users).
- How do I share my Nintendo Switch online with family plan?: You can add members to your family group by clicking Nintendo Account in the upper-left corner of the screen, selecting Family group, and then Add member.
Pricing and Plans
- How much is Switch online for one person?: A Nintendo Switch Online individual membership costs $3.99 per 30 days, with options for 1-month, 3-month, or 1-year increments.
- What is the difference between single and family Nintendo online?: Individual memberships are available in 1-month, 3-month, or 1-year increments, while family memberships provide the service to everyone in the purchaser’s family group (up to 8 people) for a 12-month period.
Accounts and Users
- What is the difference between users and accounts on Nintendo Switch?: User accounts manage each player’s save data and personal settings, while a Nintendo Account can be linked to a user account for online services and game purchases.
- How many users can be linked to a Nintendo Account?: Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console, and a Nintendo Account can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles.
Benefits and Features
- What is the advantage of Nintendo Switch family membership?: A Nintendo Switch Online family membership allows up to 8 Nintendo Accounts in a family group to use Nintendo Switch Online services, including online play, classic games, and special offers.
- What does a Nintendo online family membership include?: Nintendo Switch Online memberships include online play in games, a curated library of 70+ classic Super NES and NES games, and other benefits like save data backup and the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app.