Nintendo has delayed their online subscription, that was set to launch in Autumn 2017, to launch sometime in 2018, meaning users will get some more time experiencing online on the Switch for free! They also revealed the prices and the fact that people with a paid subscription will get access to older games with new online play support. The full details and prices can be seen below.

Online lobby and voice chat
Our new dedicated smart device app will connect to Nintendo Switch and let you invite friends to play online, set play appointments, and chat with friends during online matches in compatible games─all from your smart device.

A free, limited version of this app will be available for download in summer 2017.

Classic Game Selection*
Subscribers will get to download a compilation of classic titles with added online play, such as Super Mario Bros. 3, Balloon Fight and Dr. Mario.

Subscription prices:

1-Month Membership
$3.99 (USD)

3-Month Membership
$7.99 (USD)

12-Month Membership
$19.99 (USD)

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More information regarding the classic games collection:

Nintendo confirmed that this monthly plan has indeed changed, telling Kotaku: “Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will have ongoing access to a library of classic games with added online play. Users can play as many of the games as they want, as often as they like, as long as they have an active subscription.”

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[ShadowOne333]

I hope this doesn't have anything to do with the Hacker Bounty program.
Looks fishy.

 

[MasterViper81]

saw this coming

 

[Meteor7]

more time experiencing online on the Switch

I'm still waiting for a reason to try it in the first place.

 

[the_randomizer]

Good, glad there's more info now

 

[TheDarkGreninja]

I'm still waiting for a reason to try it in the first place.

So Zelda isn't enough?

 

[Meteor7]

So Zelda isn't enough?

Zelda doesn't have any online functionality.

 

[grossaffe]

So Zelda isn't enough?

Didn't realize it was such a compelling online experience.

 

[TheDarkGreninja]

Zelda doesn't have any online functionality.

Oh i thought you were talking about Switch in general.

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Didn't realize it was such a compelling online experience.

Had a bit of a brain fart there.

 

[rileysrjay]

Edit: ninj'd

 

[Meteor7]

Oh i thought you were talking about Switch in general.
Had a bit of a brain fart there.

Naw, I like the Switch, at least in terms of hardware. I just wish more games would come out on it so I could enjoy it more.

 

[TheDarkGreninja]

Naw, I like the Switch, at least in terms of hardware. I just wish more games would come out on it so I could enjoy it more.

Oh, I see.

 

[Dimensional]

This coming so soon after the recent ban wave and Supreme Court ruling. Any more news?

 

[TheDarkGreninja]

This coming so soon after the recent ban wave and Supreme Court ruling. Any more news?

Maybe? today/yesterday is/was great for news.

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Ooo this is front page worthy? @Chary

 

[rileysrjay]

Now everyone will finally be able to play balloon fight and Dr Mario against others online! Forget arms or Splatoon for esports, Dr. Mario is gonna be the new esports hit!

 

[Chary]

Maybe? today/yesterday is/was great for news.

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Ooo this is front page worthy? @Chary

Twas a little short, but you had the general idea down! My bad for not paying attention to the news today, haha, so up your thread goes!

 

[RustInPeace]

Super Mario Bros 3 with online play? I can see Dr. Mario with its multiplayer. I was going to say Street Fighter 2 but oh...there's that new version for Switch.

 

[TheDarkGreninja]

Super Mario Bros 3 with online play? I can see Dr. Mario with its multiplayer. I was going to say Street Fighter 2 but oh...there's that new version for Switch.

Damn, you're right. I think super mario kart would be pretty awesome.

 

[kingtut]

I am really happy it is not as expensive as I was expecting.

I hope this doesn't have anything to do with the Hacker Bounty program.
Looks fishy.

what is that?

 

[Xzi]

$20 a year? NBD.