Want to try Nintendo Switch Online without paying right away? Good news there’s a 7-day free trial that gives you full access to online play, cloud saves, and classic NES and SNES games. But keep in mind, that each Nintendo Account only gets one free trial, and if you’ve already used it or have a paid plan, you won’t be able to claim it again.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to start the free trial from your Nintendo Switch or through the Nintendo website all in simple steps.
Things to Know First
Before you start, remember these points:
- The trial lasts 7 days.
- It will auto-renew into a 1-month paid plan unless you cancel.
- You can turn off auto-renewal anytime during the trial.
- You won’t be charged if you cancel before the 7 days end.
- Already on an active individual or family plan? You can’t use the free trial again.
How to Start the Free Trial from the Nintendo Switch eShop
- Go to the HOME Menu and open the Nintendo eShop.
- Choose the account you want to use.
- On the left menu, scroll down and select Nintendo Switch Online.
- Look at the top-right corner. If you see a message saying “You can start a free 7-day trial,” you’re eligible.
- Click View/Change Membership under that banner.
- Select the free trial option from the list.
- Choose if you want to enable auto-renewal.
- Pick a payment method (Credit Card or PayPal) if auto-renewal is on.
- Hit Start Free Trial.
That’s it! You can now enjoy all the Nintendo Switch Online features for a week.
How to Start the Trial Through the Nintendo Website
You can also begin your trial from Nintendo’s site. Just follow these simple steps:
- Make sure your Nintendo Account is linked to your Switch.
- Go to accounts.nintendo.com and log in.
- If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one.
- Use this account to log into your Switch’s eShop at least once.
- Visit the Nintendo Online Trial page for your region (like Australia or New Zealand).
- Click on the Free Trial button.
- If you don’t see it, you’ve either used the trial or have an active plan.
- Choose if you want auto-renewal on or off.
- Add your billing info if auto-renewal is selected.
Once started, your 7-day countdown begins immediately.
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