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

Nintendo Switch Online · United States · USD
TierMonthly3 months12 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

Individual

  • Online play
  • Cloud saves
  • NES, SNES and Game Boy classics

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.

Cheapest ways to pay for Nintendo Switch Online

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.

Sharing and family rules

Family group
Up to 8 Nintendo Accounts in one family group share a Family membership.

Trials and discounts

Free trial
Nintendo offers a 7-day trial to new members.

Cancelling Nintendo Switch Online

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

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.

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