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  1. Nintendo Switch Online Service FAQ

    Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that lets members enjoy the following features: Online play and the Nintendo Switch App The Nintendo Switch Online service lets Nintendo Switch 2 and... KA ID: 22521 Meta-Answer ID: 18038
  2. How to Enable/Disable Automatic Save-Data Backups and Downloads on Nintendo Switch

    Follow these steps to turn on or off the automatic save-data backup and automatic save-data download features on Nintendo Switch. Note A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to utilize the Save Data Cloud service. Save data backups for Nintendo Switch software can be shared between Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo... KA ID: 41209 Meta-Answer ID: 35379
  3. Nintendo Classics – Nintendo Switch Online Overview & FAQ

    With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can enjoy a selection of classic games with added online play by downloading the following Nintendo Classics libraries at no added cost: Nintendo... KA ID: 41205 Meta-Answer ID: 35375
  4. How to Download Save Data Cloud Backups on Nintendo Switch

    Follow these steps to download backed up save data to a Nintendo Switch console. Important A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use this feature. If your membership expires, you can begin a new membership within 180 days to regain access to your save data cloud... KA ID: 41208 Meta-Answer ID: 35378
  5. How to Access the Nintendo Classics Game Libraries

    Follow these steps to download and play the library of games for Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, Game Boy Advance, or Virtual... Before you start You will need: Your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console An Internet connection An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access the Nintendo... KA ID: 41214 Meta-Answer ID: 35384
  6. How to Start Local or Online Multiplayer in a Nintendo Classics Game

    Follow these steps to start a multiplayer game from the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, Game Boy Advance, or Nintendo GameCube... Note Games in the Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics game library do not include multiplayer features. You can play online with users whom you have added as a friend on Nintendo Switch 2 or... KA ID: 41236 Meta-Answer ID: 35406
  7. How to Change the Game Display Mode for Nintendo Classics Games

    Follow these steps to change the game display mode in the Nintendo Classics game libraries. Before you start An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Classics , Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Classics... KA ID: 41232 Meta-Answer ID: 35402
  8. What Services Can I Use with a Nintendo Switch Online Membership?

    A Nintendo Switch Online membership provides access to many online services on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. You can choose from individual memberships (for 1 Nintendo Account) or... KA ID: 41207 Meta-Answer ID: 35377
  9. Message: "This software is age restricted."

    Follow these steps when you receive the message, "This software is age restricted," while trying to open one of the Nintendo Classics libraries. Information This message is displayed when you try using a Nintendo Account for a child to access a Nintendo Classics library through the Nintendo Switch Online option on the HOME Menu, and the child... KA ID: 57494 Meta-Answer ID: 45722
  10. How to Create and Use a Custom Nintendo Switch Online User Icon (Missions & Rewards)

    Steps for how to redeem My Nintendo Platinum Points for icon elements that can be used to create custom user icons exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online users on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo... Before you start You will need: Your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console An Internet connection An active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership Information Users who have an active... KA ID: 57939 Meta-Answer ID: 46063
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