Nintendo Switch Online has two plans. Here’s what each includes and which suits you.
Base membership
Online multiplayer, cloud saves, and a growing library of NES and SNES classics.
Enough for most players who want online and retro basics.
Expansion Pack
Everything in the base plan plus additional retro libraries (N64, Mega Drive and more) and select game DLC.
For fans who want the bigger classic catalog.
How to activate
Redeem a membership code on your Nintendo account or eShop to apply the plan.
Codes are a simple, card-free way to subscribe or gift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the base plan add?
Online play, cloud saves, and NES/SNES classics.
What’s in the Expansion Pack?
More retro consoles and select DLC.
How do I activate it?
Redeem a membership code on your Nintendo account.
Nintendo Switch Online plans
The standard plan enables online play, cloud saves, and a library of classic NES/SNES games. The Family plan covers up to eight accounts. The Expansion Pack adds N64, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy Advance titles plus certain DLC.
Membership is per Nintendo account (or shared via Family), and codes add time to your account.
Redeeming a code
Redeem a Nintendo Switch Online code in the eShop under ‘Redeem a code’, and the membership time stacks on your existing plan.
The Family plan can be cheaper per person if several people in your household play online.
What does the Expansion Pack add?
N64, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy Advance games, plus some paid DLC.
Can one plan cover my family?
Yes — the Family plan covers up to eight Nintendo accounts.
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