Nintendo Switch Online’s release date has been narrowed down by the platform holder.
Similar to Xbox Live and PlayStation Plus, Nintendo Switch Online is the company’s new subscription service.
The new service is available for £3.49 a month in the UK, £6.99 for three months, or £17.99 annually.
There’s even a 12 month family membership available for £31.49. Creating a family group lets up to eight people share a membership, even on different consoles.
Nintendo Switch Online will launch in September, although an exact date is yet to be revealed.
But Nintendo has finally revealed more about its launch plans, telling fans that it will be available in the second half of September.
“You can play the classic multiplayer game Balloon Fight on Nintendo Switch if you subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online!” reads a Nintendo tweet. “You’ll get access to 20 classic #NES games at launch in the second half of September, with more on the way.”
Judging by the wording of the tweet, it’s likely the Nintendo Switch release date will fall from the week beginning September 17 onwards.
The Nintendo Online Service will let you save game files in the cloud.
The Nintendo Online Service also launches with a selection of classic NES games, which is perfect if you failed to get your hands on a NES Classic Mini.
“Members will have access to Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online, a compilation of classic NES games,” the company explains.
“The collection will initially include 20 games, and more will be added on a regular basis.”