Nintendo Switch Online to debut in 2018

Nintendo Switch Online, the company’s upcoming paid online service, will make its debut in 2018, with membership pricing announced for the very first time.

During its free period, Nintendo will offer the following: Access to Nintendo Shop, Register and manage Friends, Share screenshots to social media, and Access to Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.

Once the paid period launches, players will get: online gameplay, online lobby & voice chat app, classic game selection, and Nintendo eShop deals. Nintendo will also offer three membership plans: $3.99 for 1-month membership, $7.99 for 3-month membership, and $19.99 for 12-month membership.

Users will need to have a Nintendo account, which can be created at https://my.nintendo.com, once Nintendo offers the free, limited version this Summer 2017.

Connect, play, and compete with friends from around the world with Nintendo Switch Online! https://t.co/jrKgzmaNDr pic.twitter.com/wHTDvNhMHd

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 2, 2017

Nintendo Switch Online includes ongoing access to a library of classic games you can take anywhere! pic.twitter.com/TtRKcImCiS

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 2, 2017

[Sources]: Nintendo: Nintendo Switch Online, @NintendoAmerica (Twitter): Connect, play, and compete with friends from around the world with Nintendo Switch Online! https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/ … ; Nintendo Switch Online includes ongoing access to a library of classic games you can take anywhere!.