Nintendo Switch Online is the paid layer behind most online multiplayer on Switch, plus cloud backup for supported saves and a rotating retro catalog. How Much Does Nintendo Online Cost? Nintendo Online vs CompetitorsFor a comparison that stays honest, start with the lowest tier that enables online multiplayer. The Right Nintendo Online PlanIf you mainly play online a few times per month, the annual base Individual plan is usually the clean value play because it lowers the effective monthly rate. Nintendo explains that an Individual membership is tied to the purchaser’s Nintendo Account, and other profiles on the same console are not automatically covered unless you use a Family membership setup in its Nintendo Switch Online Service FAQ.