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Nintendo Switch Online prices are set to rise across all plans on July 1, 2026, with a limited extension option available for current subscribers to lock in existing rates.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 30

Nintendo Switch Online will see price increases across all subscription plans starting July 1, 2026. The revised pricing applies to both the standard tier and the Expansion Pack tier. For the standard Individual Plan, one month will cost 400 yen, three months 1,000 yen, and 12 months 3,000 yen. The standard Family Plan for 12 months will be 5,800 yen. For the Expansion Pack tier, the Individual 12-month plan rises to 5,900 yen and the Family 12-month plan to 8,900 yen.

Current subscribers have a one-time opportunity to extend their service at the existing lower rates before the change takes effect. By purchasing additional usage tickets, users can extend their subscription up to a maximum of 1,095 days. Automatic renewal payments scheduled on or after July 1 at 0:00 will be charged at the new rates. Subscribers can check their next scheduled payment date on the Nintendo Account website.

The price revision was first announced earlier and is being reiterated ahead of the implementation date. Nintendo has not stated a reason for the increase in the provided stories.

Key facts

Price increase effective date
July 1, 2026
Standard Individual Plan 12-month new price
3,000 yen
Standard Family Plan 12-month new price
5,800 yen
Expansion Pack Individual 12-month new price
5,900 yen
Expansion Pack Family 12-month new price
8,900 yen
Maximum extension length at current rates
1,095 days

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Jun 29

Nintendo Switch Online Prices Rise July 1, Current Rate Extensions Available

Nintendo will raise prices for all Nintendo Switch Online plans starting July 1, 2026, at 0:00 JST. The individual plan's 12-month subscription will go from 2,400 yen to 3,000 yen, a 600 yen increase. The family plan's 12-month subscription will rise from 4,500 yen to 5,800 yen, a 1,300 yen increase. For the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the 12-month individual plan will increase from 4,900 yen to 5,900 yen, and the family plan from 8,900 yen to 9,900 yen, each a 1,000 yen increase. Shorter individual plans also increase: the 30-day plan goes from 306 yen to 400 yen, and the 90-day plan from 815 yen to 1,000 yen. Subscribers whose automatic renewal payment date falls on or after July 1 will be charged the new rates. However, current subscribers can purchase additional vouchers for the same plan at the current price before the revision to extend their subscription period. The maximum extension is 1,095 days, achieved by purchasing up to three 12-month vouchers. This allows users to lock in the lower rate for up to three years. The extension can be done through the Nintendo eShop, the official Nintendo Store, or by redeeming voucher cards from retailers.

Jun 23

Nintendo Switch Online Price Increase Set for July 1

Nintendo has issued a reminder that its Nintendo Switch Online service will see price increases starting July 1, 2026. The revised pricing applies to all plans. For the standard Individual Plan, one month will cost ¥400 (up from ¥306), three months ¥1,000, and 12 months ¥3,000 (up from ¥2,400). The Family Plan for 12 months will be ¥5,800. For the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier, the Individual 12-month plan rises to ¥5,900 from ¥4,900, and the Family 12-month plan to ¥8,900. Nintendo also warned that automatic renewal payments scheduled on or after July 1 at 0:00 will be charged at the new rates. Subscribers can still extend their current subscription at the existing prices by purchasing additional tickets, up to a maximum extension of 1,095 days. The next scheduled payment date can be checked on the Nintendo Account website. The price revision was first announced earlier and is now being reiterated ahead of the implementation date.