Nintendo Expands Membership Benefits with Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo has announced exciting updates to its online membership services, now extending to the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 console.

New Features and Benefits

In a recent video, Nintendo explained the advantages of the Nintendo Switch Online and the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack memberships, especially in light of the new Switch 2.

Membership transfer: Existing Switch Online members can carry over their memberships to the Switch 2.
Game upgrades: Members with the Expansion Pack will get access to upgrade packs for Switch 2 versions of games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Free DLC: These members also get free access to DLC for select games.

Exclusive Features for Switch 2

The new console introduces several features:

GameChat: A new communication feature using the Switch 2 controllers.
Classic game access: Members will have access to GameCube games, along with Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis titles.

Overall Membership Perks

Regardless of the system, members enjoy:

Online multiplayer
Access to classic Nintendo games
Member-only game titles
Nintendo Music subscription
Cloud save functionality

Background and Launch Details

Nintendo Switch Online launched in September 2018.
The Expansion Pack service was introduced in October 2021, adding N64, GBA, and Sega Genesis games.
Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2 on January 16, with the release scheduled for June 5 in countries like the U.S. and Japan.
Nintendo forecasts selling 15 million units by March 2026.

Watch the Video

Check out Nintendo's overview here:

Conclusion

Nintendo's updates promise enhanced features and continued support for its gaming community, making the Switch and Switch 2 exciting platforms for gamers worldwide.

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