Nintendo has officially announced that Nintendo Switch Online, its premium membership service supporting the Nintendo Switch platform, now surpasses 36 million paid subscribers as of September 30, 2022.
This achievement was highlighted during the company's recent Corporate Management Policy Briefing, where it also confirmed that global sales of the Nintendo Switch console have crossed 114.33 million units, marking significant growth for both hardware and services. Nintendo Switch Online launched in September 2018, providing Nintendo Switch users with access to online multiplayer, a robust catalog of classic NES and SNES titles, and exclusive features such as cloud saves.
The service has played a crucial role in extending the lifespan of the Nintendo Switch by delivering continued value and engagement for users worldwide. Shuntaro Furukawa, President of Nintendo, outlined in the briefing that "Nintendo Switch Online is a service designed to make gameplay on Nintendo Switch more engaging and accessible.
As of the end of September 2022, our paid memberships now exceed 36 million, growing in tandem with the expanding player base and the release of new titles that support online play." Furukawa further emphasized that Nintendo Switch Online offers more than just online functionality.
"Beyond enabling online play, the service grants members access to an ever-growing lineup of benefits, including a curated selection of classic games.
By continually broadening the choices available to our users, we aim to foster ongoing enjoyment and extended engagement with Nintendo Switch," he shared. Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members receive further value through regular additions to the Nintendo 64 library and select paid downloadable content, available at no extra cost.
This ongoing enrichment underscores Nintendo’s strategy to bolster subscription services and reinforce the connection between the company’s hardware, software, and digital ecosystem. The impressive subscriber count illustrates the service’s central role in the Nintendo Switch experience, paralleling the console’s worldwide popularity.
Nintendo remains committed to enhancing Nintendo Switch Online with additional content and conveniences to maintain momentum and sustain player interest well into the future.
This achievement was highlighted during the company's recent Corporate Management Policy Briefing, where it also confirmed that global sales of the Nintendo Switch console have crossed 114.33 million units, marking significant growth for both hardware and services. Nintendo Switch Online launched in September 2018, providing Nintendo Switch users with access to online multiplayer, a robust catalog of classic NES and SNES titles, and exclusive features such as cloud saves.
The service has played a crucial role in extending the lifespan of the Nintendo Switch by delivering continued value and engagement for users worldwide. Shuntaro Furukawa, President of Nintendo, outlined in the briefing that "Nintendo Switch Online is a service designed to make gameplay on Nintendo Switch more engaging and accessible.
As of the end of September 2022, our paid memberships now exceed 36 million, growing in tandem with the expanding player base and the release of new titles that support online play." Furukawa further emphasized that Nintendo Switch Online offers more than just online functionality.
"Beyond enabling online play, the service grants members access to an ever-growing lineup of benefits, including a curated selection of classic games.
By continually broadening the choices available to our users, we aim to foster ongoing enjoyment and extended engagement with Nintendo Switch," he shared. Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members receive further value through regular additions to the Nintendo 64 library and select paid downloadable content, available at no extra cost.
This ongoing enrichment underscores Nintendo’s strategy to bolster subscription services and reinforce the connection between the company’s hardware, software, and digital ecosystem. The impressive subscriber count illustrates the service’s central role in the Nintendo Switch experience, paralleling the console’s worldwide popularity.
Nintendo remains committed to enhancing Nintendo Switch Online with additional content and conveniences to maintain momentum and sustain player interest well into the future.
