Game Doesn’t Recognise the Nintendo Switch Online Membership (2024)

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Game Doesn’t Recognise the Nintendo Switch Online Membership? ›

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Restarting your network devices may resolve this issue if it is related to the devices being unresponsive. Move the Nintendo Switch console closer to the wireless router. If possible, place the Nintendo Switch console within 10 to 15 feet of the wireless router to improve the signal strength during troubleshooting.

Digital games and downloadable content are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. Other people can only play your digital content if they are playing on your primary consoleNintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but can only have one primary console.

Power off your Nintendo Switch, power it back on, and re-try connecting to the Internet. Try connecting to the Internet using a different wireless network. Make sure that you have installed the latest system update. Verify whether other devices can access the Internet while on the same network.

Memberships include access to a curated library of classic games! Even better, games include added online functionality so you can compete or cooperate with friends.

Possible Solutions:

You may be trying to access the Game Trial with a Nintendo Account that does not have an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. Purchase a membership to be able to play the Game Trial, or purchase the game to have full access to it.

Probably has something to do with either your router or your firewall, one of those are probably blocking the ports necessary for playing online games. ... Try turning off your firewall and see if that helps, if that is indeed the problem, either try allowing the game through the firewall or try using another firewall.

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.

Account Ownership: Each digital game is tied to the account that purchased it. This means that if you purchased a game with one account, it can only be played on that specific account [1].

If you change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, your games will not be playable by others on the system unless you make it the primary one again for your Nintendo Account.

How do I activate my Nintendo Switch Online membership? ›

Sign in to your Nintendo Account when prompted. Enter the 16-digit download code for the Nintendo Switch Online membership, then select Next. Make sure to review and accept any required terms that appear on the screen.

Your Subscription may be terminated by Nintendo if you have insufficient funds and no Payment Method has been set for automatic renewal on the date a payment is due or if payment is unsuccessful for any other reason.

100+ classic NES, Super NES, and Game Boy games at your fingertips. Play old-school favorites like the Super Mario Bros.™ 3, Donkey Kong Country™, and The Legend of Zelda™: Link's Awakening games. These games include added online functionality so you can compete (or cooperate) online with friends depending on the game.

Nintendo Switch Online is a necessary subscription if you want to play Switch games on the internet, and it includes cool, bonus titles and extras. The Expansion Pass isn't worth the huge price hike it presents, though.

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that lets members enjoy online play in compatible Nintendo Switch games, access a selection of classic NES™ and Super NES™ games with new online functionality, back up save data for most games, and use additional features for the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app.

Access the Nintendo Switch Online software you want to play. From the menu on the left, select Play Online. You can opt to set a passcode for the online game, which you will need to share with the other player(s). Select the game you want to play online.

Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select Nintendo Switch Online on the left side of the screen. If there is a banner saying You can start a free 7-day trial! in the upper right of the screen, select View/Change Membership directly below it.

If the software does not require an internet connection, you are most likely not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the software. You can play without an internet connection by using the primary console instead or by making the console you are using the new primary console.