Nintendo Switch Online Price History & How to Cancel
Nintendo's base US membership still costs $19.99 per year, with no price increase since the service launched in 2018.
How much does Nintendo Switch Online cost?
| Plan | Current price |
|---|---|
| Individual (monthly) | $3.99/mo |
| Individual (annual) | $19.99/yr |
| Family (annual, up to 8 accounts) | $34.99/yr |
| Expansion Pack (annual, individual) | $49.99/yr |
US list prices; taxes, promotions, and app-store billing may differ. Last reviewed July 10, 2026.
Verify on the official pricing pageNintendo Switch Online price history
October 2021
Expansion Pack launched at $49.99/year for individuals and $79.99/year for families.
September 2018
The base service launched at $3.99/month, $19.99/year for individuals, and $34.99/year for families.
How to cancel Nintendo Switch Online
- 1Sign in at accounts.nintendo.com (or open the eShop on your console).
- 2Go to Shop Menu → Your Subscriptions.
- 3Under Nintendo Switch Online, select Turn Off Automatic Renewal.
- 4Membership runs until the end of the paid period.
What to know before you cancel
The Family plan is the sleeper deal: $34.99/year split across up to 8 Nintendo accounts is about $4.37 per person, and the group can include friends. Cloud-save availability after a membership ends varies by title and account status, so verify important saves before cancelling. Paying monthly ($3.99) costs more than double the effective annual rate; the $19.99 individual annual plan remains the sensible default.
Free trial policy
7-day free trial for new members; occasional trial weeks for lapsed members.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Nintendo Switch Online?
Current US list prices for Nintendo Switch Online are Individual (monthly): $3.99/mo · Individual (annual): $19.99/yr · Family (annual, up to 8 accounts): $34.99/yr · Expansion Pack (annual, individual): $49.99/yr. Taxes, promotions, bundles, and third-party billing can change the final price.
How do I cancel Nintendo Switch Online?
Start here: Sign in at accounts.nintendo.com (or open the eShop on your console). Complete the remaining confirmation steps before leaving the account page, and save the cancellation email or screenshot.
What happens to my cloud saves if I cancel Nintendo Switch Online?
You lose access to the Save Data Cloud feature when the membership ends. Nintendo does not promise permanent retention after cancellation, and some games do not support cloud saves at all, so verify important titles before your term expires.
Is the NSO Expansion Pack worth $49.99?
Only if you actively play the N64/GameCube-era catalogs or use included DLC like Mario Kart's booster tracks and Animal Crossing's expansion. For online play and NES/SNES games alone, the base $19.99 individual annual plan does the job for less than half the price.
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