Nintendo Switch Online

Editor's Review

🎮 The Nintendo Switch Online app is your go-to companion for enhancing your online gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch™ system. It brings a suite of features right to your smartphone, making it easier than ever to connect with friends, access game-specific services, and communicate during online play. Note that a Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to use certain features of this app. 💰

🦑 For Splatoon™ 3 enthusiasts, this app is a game-changer! Check the online status of your friends, dive into detailed battle and Salmon Run results, and stay ahead with the upcoming Stage Schedule. It's all about staying connected and informed! 📊

🏝️ Animal Crossing™: New Horizons players, get ready to elevate your island life! Send custom designs from previous Animal Crossing titles, use your smartphone to input chat messages for seamless in-game communication, and check whether your Best Friends are online. It's like having a personal assistant for your island adventures! ✍️

🔥 Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate fans, this app keeps you in the loop with posted videos, allows you to queue up user-created stages for downloading, and provides notifications about upcoming events. Never miss a beat in the world of Smash! 📢

⏪ Splatoon™ 2 users aren't left out either! View detailed results from battles or Salmon Run, and check rankings and stage schedules. Keep track of your progress and stay competitive! 🏆

📱 The app also lets you view your online friends, see which games they're playing, and even send friend requests. Stay connected and expand your gaming community! Note that some friend features, like adding friends, can only be accessed from a Nintendo Switch system. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

🎤 Communication is key, and this app makes it easy with voice chat during online play in supported games. Your voice-chat status automatically syncs with the game, and in team-based games like Splatoon 3, you can chat exclusively with your teammates. Coordinate your strategies and dominate the competition! 🤝

🔞 Attention: To access certain online features, including voice chat and social-networking services, you need a Nintendo Account age 13+. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for certain features, along with a Nintendo Switch system, compatible software, and a compatible smartphone. A persistent Internet connection is also necessary, and data charges may apply. The app may include advertising. 📰

🌍 Nintendo Switch Online is not available in all countries. Terms apply. Visit www.nintendo.com/switch-online for more information. 🌐

Features

• Check Splatoon 3 online status and results

• Send custom designs in Animal Crossing

• Use smartphone for in-game chat

• View Super Smash Bros. Ultimate videos

• Queue up user-created stages

• Check rankings and stage schedules

• See which friends are online

• Send friend requests via the app

Pros

• Access game-specific services for enhanced gameplay

• View your online friends and their current games

• Use voice chat during online play with supported games

Cons

• Requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership

• Limited features without compatible games