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- Online play
- Cloud saves
- NES, SNES and Game Boy classics
Nintendo Switch Online calculator
Enter how many accounts need it and whether you want the Expansion Pack. See the cheapest plan and cost per person.
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Nintendo Switch Online prices
Check the listed tiers and billing terms. Use the account-country selector where available for local prices.
| Tier | Monthly | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $3.99 | $7.99$2.66/mo | $19.99$1.67/mo |
| Family | — | — | $34.99$2.92/mo |
| Individual + Expansion Pack | — | — | $49.99$4.17/mo |
| Family + Expansion Pack | — | — | $79.99$6.67/mo |
What each tier includes
See what each tier includes, then choose the features you will actually use.
Family
- Everything in Individual
- Up to 8 Nintendo Accounts
Expansion Pack
- Everything in the base plan
- N64, Game Boy Advance, Genesis and GameCube classics
- Selected DLC included
Break-even, in plain numbers
Individual is $20 a year. Two of them cost $40, already more than one $35 Family plan for up to eight accounts.
With the Expansion Pack, Family at $80 beats two Individual plans at $100. Spread over four players, it’s $20 each a year.
Free planning worksheets
Use these free printable worksheets to plan spending and make your next subscription decision.
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Before You Renew
Check your games, billing term and sharing needs before your next renewal.
Cheapest ways to pay for Nintendo Switch Online
Review billing choices and other ways to reduce the cost of the membership.
- Go Family at two accounts
- Two Individual plans already cost more than one Family plan.
- Split a Family plan
- Family covers eight accounts. Friends often share one and split the cost.
- Yearly only for value
- Monthly billing exists for Individual, but twelve months costs far less.
Trials and discounts
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- Free trial
- Nintendo offers a 7-day trial to new members.
Cancelling Nintendo Switch Online
See how cancellation affects your paid period and which benefits you keep or lose.
Turn off automatic renewal in the Nintendo eShop or your Nintendo Account. Access lasts until expiry.
You keep
- Games you bought
- Cloud saves for a grace period
You lose
- Online play
- Classics libraries
- Included DLC on the Expansion Pack
Price history
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FAQ
Find answers to common questions about the costs, features and assumptions covered on this page.
How much is Nintendo Switch Online?
In the US, Individual is $19.99 a year and Family $34.99 a year. With the Expansion Pack: $49.99 Individual, $79.99 Family.
Is the Family plan worth it?
From two accounts, yes. It covers up to eight.
Is the Expansion Pack worth it?
If you'll play the N64, GameCube or GBA classics, or want the included DLC, yes.
Do I need it to play online?
Yes, for most games. Free-to-play games like Fortnite don't need it.