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By Andrew Webster, The Verge
The Nintendo Switch’s online service is launching in less than a week. In a tweet
today, Nintendo revealed that the service will be available on
September 18th, and users will be able to download a seven-day trial
from the Switch store before committing to a subscription.
Much like Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network, the Switch’s new
service will require users to pay to play certain games online,
including notable Nintendo titles like Splatoon 2, Arms, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
It’s also the only way for Switch owners to get cloud backup for game
saves. To sweeten the deal, subscribers will also get access to
online-enabled NES games, which will include 20 titles at launch, such
as Super Mario Bros. 3 and The Legend of Zelda. Nintendo says new games will be added “regularly.”
The
subscription will cost $3.99 a month, $7.99 for a three-month bundle,
or $19.99 for an entire year. There’s also a yearly family option
available for $34.99, which provides access for up to seven family
members. Nintendo says that it will be providing more details, along
with information about upcoming games, during a Nintendo Direct event
tomorrow at 6PM ET. You can watch it right here.
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