What happens if I cancel Nintendo online?
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If you cancel your Nintendo online subscription, you won’t be able to access the multiplayer features of most games—even ones you own—and your Save Data Cloud backup will no longer be available to you after you cancel your subscription. Your Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the online multiplayer features for most Nintendo Switch titles, and cancelling it will discontinue these services.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
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What will happen when Nintendo Switch Online ends? If your Nintendo Switch Online membership expires, you won’t be able to access your Save Data Cloud backups, but Nintendo will allow users who resubscribe within 180 days to access their previous Save Data Cloud backups.
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Is my save data retained if my Nintendo Switch Online membership ends? No, if your Nintendo Switch Online membership expires, you won’t be able to access your Save Data Cloud backups, unless you resubscribe within 180 days.
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Does Nintendo have a 14 day right to cancel? Yes, for Nintendo Switch Online memberships purchased from Nintendo eShop, there is a statutory 14-day right to cancel.
Cancellation and Refund
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How to Cancel Nintendo Switch Online Subscription You can cancel your Nintendo Switch Online membership by terminating automatic renewal for your membership, which will discontinue the service at the end of the validity period for your current membership.
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Can you cancel Nintendo online early? Yes, you can cancel your Nintendo Switch Online membership by terminating automatic renewal at least 48 hours before your membership is set to expire.
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Do you get a refund if you cancel Nintendo online? No, per the Nintendo Switch Online Terms of Service, they cannot offer refunds or credits for remaining time left on your membership.
Membership and Subscription
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Is Nintendo online permanent? No, 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.
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How long is Nintendo online membership? Individual memberships are available in 1-month, 3-month, and 12-month increments, while family memberships are only available in 12-month increments.
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How much is Nintendo online for a year? The individual membership costs $19.99 for a year, providing access to online play, the Switch Online NES library, and more.
Usage and Requirements
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Do you really need Nintendo online? Yes, 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.
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What’s the point of Nintendo Online? Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that lets members enjoy online play, access a selection of classic NES games, back up save data for most games, and use additional features.
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Do you need Nintendo online to download games? No, you’ll need a Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Account, Internet connection, and Nintendo eShop access to download a game, but not necessarily a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
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Do you need Nintendo online to play Fortnite? No, you do not need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to play Fortnite on Nintendo Switch.
Troubleshooting and Support
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Can you cancel a Nintendo eShop purchase? All sales, including pre-purchases, are final, and you cannot cancel a Nintendo eShop purchase, but you can cancel a pre-order if it is 7 days or longer before the game’s release.
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How do I cancel my Nintendo online subscription without switch? You can cancel your Nintendo Switch Online membership through the Nintendo website by signing in, clicking your profile picture, selecting Settings, then Shop Menu, Nintendo Switch Online, and finally Terminate Automatic Renewal.