Free 14-Day Membership for Nintendo Switch Online Service
Nintendo Offers Extended Free Trial of Switch Online with Select Digital Purchases
From October 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, Nintendo is offering an extended 14-day free trial of its Nintendo Switch Online service to customers who purchase select digital titles. The eligible digital titles for this offer include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Mario Bros. TM, and Nintendo World Championships: NESTM Edition, among others.
During the trial, users can enjoy playing games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with friends online. However, it's important to note that the free trial automatically converts to a 1-month auto-renewing membership at the then-current price unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial.
Persistent Internet, a compatible smartphone, and a Nintendo Account age 13+ are required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat. Data charges may apply.
While the additional games available during the extended 14-day free trial are not explicitly listed, Nintendo Switch Online regularly offers free original online games as part of its service or as time-limited events connected to special promotions. Past examples include Tetris 99, Super Mario Bros. 35, Pac-Man 99, and F-Zero 99.
The special content usually includes exclusive missions and rewards, access to DLC or special events, and occasional demo events for upcoming games. However, the exact additional games are determined by the specific purchased titles and promotional period.
To redeem the free trial, customers must purchase an eligible digital title and receive an email with a code for the 14-day free trial membership of Nintendo Switch Online. After redeeming the code, they will gain access to a library of over 100 classic NES, Super NES, and Game Boy games. Some of the games included are Super Mario Bros. 3, Donkey Kong Country, Kirby's Dream Land, and more.
It's important to note that the free trial cannot be redeemed for a Nintendo Switch Online - Expansion Pack membership nor by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Additionally, the offer does not mention any charges or fees associated with the free trial membership or its expiration, nor any restrictions on the number of free trials per customer.
The limited-time offer ends on January 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT. To take advantage of this offer, customers must make their purchases before the deadline. For more details about the exact included games or benefits, customers should check the official Nintendo announcements or the eShop’s offer details, as they may vary.
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and other select digital titles purchased between October 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025, will come with a 14-day extended free trial of Nintendo Switch Online.
- Once the free trial is redeemed, users can access over 100 classic games from Nintendo's gadgets like NES, Super NES, and Game Boy.
- The extra games provided during the free trial may include popular titles like Super Mario Bros. 3, Donkey Kong Country, or Kirby's Dream Land.
- During the trial period, users can play games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online with friends and access exclusive missions, rewards, and special events.
- This offer is only applicable to customers who have not had an active Individual Membership or Family Membership for Nintendo Switch Online and does not mention any associated charges or restrictions.
