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'''Nintendo Switch Online''' is a membership service that grants players online play for compatible Nintendo Switch games, launching on September 18, 2018 in North America<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1039877541790670848 Nintendo Switch Online release date (Nintendo of America Twitter)]</ref> and on September 19, 2018 in Japan and | '''Nintendo Switch Online''' is a membership service that grants players online play for compatible Nintendo Switch games, launching on September 18, 2018 in North America<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1039877541790670848 Nintendo Switch Online release date (Nintendo of America Twitter)]</ref> and on September 19, 2018 in Japan, Europe and Australia.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/1039876899277692929 Nintendo Switch Online release date (Nintendo of Japan Twitter)]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1039876932098314241 Nintendo Switch Online release date (Nintendo of Europe Twitter)]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/1039882590860259329 Nintendo Switch Online release date (Nintendo AU NZ Twitter)]</ref> Prior to its launch, players are able to play online at no charge during a "free trial" period, after which they must pay a subscription fee for a plan lasting in increments of one month, three months, or 12 months. The Nintendo Switch is also able to synchronize with smartphones via an application of the same name; this allows for online capability to invite friends to play online, set play appointments, and voice chat with friends on online matches.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Standard online features such as the Nintendo eShop and system updates do not require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to access. A Nintendo Account is necessary to access any online features. | ||
On May 7, 2018, Nintendo announced details for the Nintendo Switch Online service on its official website. It is stated to give members access to a selection of [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] games that can be played cooperatively or competitively with other players online, as well as a cloud backup feature that allows the player to save their data online for easy access. ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' will be among the 20 NES titles available at the service's launch.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/nes/ Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online]. ''Nintendo''. Retrieved May 8, 2018.</ref> | On May 7, 2018, Nintendo announced details for the Nintendo Switch Online service on its official website. It is stated to give members access to a selection of [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] games that can be played cooperatively or competitively with other players online, as well as a cloud backup feature that allows the player to save their data online for easy access. ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' will be among the 20 NES titles available at the service's launch.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/nes/ Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online]. ''Nintendo''. Retrieved May 8, 2018.</ref> | ||