Is Nintendo Switch Online ending?

Nintendo said it is only sales that are ending - so players can still redownload games and downloadable content that they already own, play online, and receive software updates on their Wii U and 3DS consoles
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The Nintendo 3DS is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo. It was announced in March 2010 and unveiled at E3 2010 as the successor to the Nintendo DS. The system features backward compatibility with older Nintendo DS video games.
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after March 2023.
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Will Nintendo Switch Online be discontinued?

As of July 28, 2021, the Nintendo Switch Online app will no longer support the Online Lounge feature. However, the app will continue to allow friends to voice chat, and no other changes will be made to the app at this time.
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What happens when Nintendo Switch Online ends?

If your Nintendo Switch Online membership expires, you won't be able to access your Save Data Cloud backups. However, Nintendo will allow users who resubscribe within 180 days to access their previous Save Data Cloud backups.
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How long will Nintendo Switch continue?

The Nintendo president, Tatsumi Kimishima announced that this will be for longer than previous consoles, beyond 2023 which would end the 6 year period of previous home consoles. However, as long as Nintendo keeps doing what they're doing, and they keep making games for the switch the switch will remain relevant.
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Does Nintendo Online still exist?

The Nintendo Switch Online service has been running since 2019 and while it started much later than rival services like Xbox Live or PlayStation Plus, it's proven to be a worthwhile investment for Switch owners, offering a host of online benefits to those who subscribe for a monthly or annual fee on top of the cost of ...
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Nintendo Switch Online Four Years Later...



Are 2022 switches worth it?

Despite its shortcomings, the Nintendo Switch remains a worthwhile purchase in 2022. The release of the OLED model in 2021 offered increased storage and a better screen, but it still lacked internal hardware improvements, indicating that Nintendo isn't planning on upgrading the hardware any time soon.
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Can you play fortnite without Switch Online?

No, you do not need a Nintendo Switch Online membership in order to play Fortnite Battle Royale and Fortnite Creative on Nintendo Switch.
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How much life is left in the Nintendo Switch?

While confirming next console due before 2100. Nintendo has said its hugely-successful Switch is still in the "middle" of its lifespan, as it laid out its plan to expand the reach of Nintendo's franchises to investors.
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Will there be a new Switch in 2022?

Another Bloomberg report, from September 2021, predicts that the 4K Switch is expected to release “late next year [2022] at the earliest,” and cites anonymous developers claiming to be working on 4K Switch games to release “during or after the second half of next year.”
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Will there be a Switch 2?

New Nintendo Switch 2 features

Just like the original Switch, the OLED Switch allows for play in docked-TV, tabletop and handheld modes. Neat upgrades include an Ethernet port on the dock, and a new kickstand for better tabletop gaming.
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How long does Nintendo online last?

Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions

There's a 3-month subscription, a 12-month individual subscription, and a 12-month family subscription, which gives you and seven other people access to Switch Online.
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Is it worth getting Nintendo online?

So is the Nintendo Switch Online service still worth it? Short answer: yes. Longer answer: it's worth it for the cloud saves alone. If you really enjoy playing online with friends, it's also a given, even if the quality of the online multiplayer connections can be a bit shoddy from time to time.
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Does Animal Crossing need Nintendo online?

A Nintendo Switch Online subscription is not required to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game is playable offline but a subscription will give you access to extra features. Some of these are very nice, but not essential to the core experience of ACNH.
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How can I play Nintendo Switch Online for free?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop.
  2. Select the account you want to use.
  3. Select Nintendo Switch Online on the left side of the screen.
  4. Select Free Trial from the banner at the top of the screen.
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How much is Nintendo online per year?

A basic Nintendo Switch Online subscription costs $3.99 a month, $7.99 for three months, or $19.99 for a year. A Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription costs $49.99 for a year — there's no monthly option.
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Was the Wii U discontinued?

Nintendo had planned to diminish production of the Wii U ahead of the reslease of the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo formally announced the end of its production on January 31, 2017.
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Is 4K a Switch?

Both pro consoles supported 4K and upscaled resolutions. While no model of Nintendo Switch natively supports 4K, that's not to say it's incapable of achieving higher resolutions than its official specs suggest. That's if recent evidence of certain technologies being used in upcoming Switch titles is anything to go by.
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Is a Switch Pro coming out?

Nintendo Switch Pro: release date

Bloomberg predicted a Nintendo Switch Pro console would release around September or October in 2021, which surprised many at the time. Instead, that release date belongs to the OLED model. A release date of March 2022 was hinted at too, though this has since come and gone.
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What is the most played console 2022?

Top 11 BEST Video Game Consoles To Look For In 2022
  • Comparison Of Best Gaming Consoles.
  • #1) Nintendo Switch Pro.
  • #2) Sony PlayStation 4 Pro.
  • #3) Xbox One S.
  • #4) Sega Genesis Mini-Genesis.
  • #5) Sony PlayStation Classic Console.
  • #6) HAndPE Retro Classic Mini Game Console.
  • #7) Mademax RS-1 Handheld Game Console.
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Will there be a new Switch in 2021?

The new Switch will be with us in early 2021 according to Bloomberg. The site says Nintendo will "include more computing power and 4K high-definition graphics" and the new model will most likely feature an upgraded but custom version of the Nvidia Tegra chipset based on newer ARM technologies.
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Will the Switch last 10 years?

This is because the Nintendo Switch has been built extremely strong as it is designed to be used at home and on the go. The Switch will last for five to ten years with normal use. If you take care of your device and keep it in a protective case, you can easily make it last for much longer than that though.
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Can you play Roblox on Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch, as well as both PS4 and the PS5, do not support Roblox. Make no mistake, Roblox is not an Xbox exclusive.
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Why is Fortnite free on switch?

Fortnite is a "freemium" (a.k.a free-to-play) video game, meaning you don't have to buy it to play it. This is why the button says "Free Download" instead of the usual "Proceed to Purchase."
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