Do I need a Nintendo family account?

No, only the profile tied to the Nintendo Account with the online subscription would be able to play online. An family subscription is the way to go if you want all of your kids to be able to play online from their own profiles.

Do both players need Nintendo online?

Nintendo Online is only needed for multiplayer over the internet, however. Those without a subscription can still use the Switch’s Local Wireless Play feature between two Switch consoles, with up to three players on each console.

Can I upgrade my Nintendo account to a family account?

Starting today, you can upgrade your Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership to a Family Plan at a discounted rate. To upgrade, head over to the Nintendo eShop, select the Nintendo Switch Online section, view the Membership Plans, and select “buy Family Plan”.

Can you leave a Nintendo family group?

Click Nintendo Account in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings. Select Family group. Select Leave this family group in the lower-right corner. Supervised Nintendo Accounts cannot leave the family group.

How do I add another account to my family plan?

Here’s how to invite members to a family group in steps:

Login to your Nintendo Account on a PC, Mac, or mobile device and navigate to ‘Family Group’.
Click ‘Add Member’
Click ‘Invite someone to your family group’.
Fill in the email address attached to the Nintendo Account that you want to add to your family group.

How much is a Nintendo family membership?

Here’s what to expect. As previously announced, Nintendo Switch Online ranges in price: $3.99 for a month, $7.99 for three months, $19.99 for a year, and family plans that costs $34.99 (provided there are at least two accounts) — but users can get a seven day free trial to start.

How do I buy Nintendo family membership?

You can purchase a membership through the eshop menu on your Switch….Here’s how to set this up:

Log into your nintendo account. You can log in to your Nintendo Account here.
Add Members to Your Family group. Click the “Family Group” tab on the left hand side of your account page.
Make Sure They Accept Your Invitation.