I have a new Nintendo Switch and am wondering if I want a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to enjoy it. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about it and if it’s for you.
The Nintendo Switch Online section on the console // Source: FRANDROID
What is Nintendo Switch Online?
Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) is a paid subscription for Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch Oled console users. It offers access to online play to join other players in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon or even Super Smash Bros. This way you can also bring your friends or visit their island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
The subscription also allows you to save games and progress to the cloud, enjoy retrogaming games and demos, and exclusive offers.
How do I access Nintendo Switch Online?
To use Nintendo Switch Online, all you have to do is subscribe to one or more accounts (Family Subscription) online or through the application on the console. Everything will then be automatically available from the dedicated area on your Switch.
La Nintendo Switch OLED // Source : Anthony Wonner — Frandroid
What catalog of games and benefits for the NSO?
Unlike the Xbox Game Pass, the NSO does not offer a catalog of current games with unlimited access. However, you can still enjoy retrogramming some titles from the NES and Super NES game library. Simply download the NES or Super NES app to access the games.
This is one of the main interests of the subscription. Since its launch in 2015, this space has been enriched with games like Super Mario World, EarthBound, Super Metroid, Donkey Kong Country 1, 2 and 3, Super Mario All Stars, etc. on Super Nintendo; Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong 3, Kid Icarus, Punchout!!, The Legend of Zelda and many more on NES for the nostalgic.
You can play it solo or in co-op with a friend who has one of the Joy-Cons, or play online against other subscribed players.
Several exclusive games are also reserved only for subscribers, such as Tetris 99 or Pac-Man 99, revamped battle royales in which you have to be the last to survive your opponents while finishing your table.
Pac-Man 99 on Nintendo Switch Online against your opponents // Source: Nintendo / BandaiNamco
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Subscribers can also complete missions offered in various games and receive rewards. This ranges from new wallpapers to avatars or costumes for your characters in games. Actions can save data online, try demos, launch certain games, etc. In particular, this allows you to collect My Nintendo Platinum points that can be exchanged for personalization items.
Possible rewards for Nintendo Switch Online missions // Source: FRANDROID
Special offers are also offered for the purchase of exclusive classic controllers or games, in-game bonuses (especially exclusive items). Additionally, Nintendo Shop demos are only available to NSO subscribers.
What is the Nintendo Switch Online app for?
The companion application has recently been revised with the introduction of a more ergonomic, fluid and complete V2. In particular, it improves the management of friends. But it is not used to enjoy his Switch games on his smartphone.
For a long time, the app did not appeal to the players due to a lack of interest. If you haven’t played Splatoon 2 (for your stats), Super Smash Bros Ultimate (to download courses made by others), or Animal Crossing: New Horizons (to load patterns and chat with friends), you’re on the right track. .
It doesn’t go much further today, but V2 makes it easier to see what your friends are up to online, what they’re playing, change your status, and share your friend code more easily. Nothing is inevitable yet…
What is the NSO + add-on package?
Last September, Nintendo expanded its subscription offering by adding an option to its Nintendo Switch Online + Additional Pack bundle. It’s much more expensive than the classic subscription ($39.99 vs. $19.99 per year per account) and gives access to more things.
You obviously have the NSO basic subscription with all its advantages, but also a catalog with Nintendo 64 and Sega Mega Drive games on offer such as The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time, Paper Mario, Kirby 64, Sonic The Hedghog 2, Streets of Rage 2 , Shinobi III or Ecco The Dolphin.
Nintendo 64 games available in the Nintendo Switch Online + Additional Pack deal // Source: Nintendo
The Mega Drive games available in the Nintendo Switch Online + Additional Pack offer // Source: Nintendo
But the strength of the subscription is also access to the DLCs without an insert. The first to be offered were Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise, as well as the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tracks (8 already available, 40 added over several years). Players can use them at no additional cost, while they are sold for 25 euros for non-subscribers of the add-on pack.
Can we share the Nintendo Switch Online subscription?
Nintendo has provided a family subscription. Up to eight accounts can be combined into a group and use the Nintendo Switch Online service and its advantages. This applies to games, options, demos, missions and DLC if you have an NSO + add-on subscription.
How much is the Nintendo Switch Online subscription?
In France, the Nintendo Switch Online subscription costs 3.99 euros for one month, 7.99 euros for three months and 19.99 euros per year for a single user. If you are 2 to 8 people sharing an annual subscription, it will cost you 34.99 euros per year.
For the NOS + Additional Pack subscription, the subscription is annual and is 39.99 euros for one person, 69.99 euros for a family pack.
A seven-day free trial is offered to new subscribers to test the service.
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