What Happens If You Cancel Nintendo Online Membership?
Are you wondering what happens if you decide to cancel your Nintendo Online membership? As a paying subscriber, you want to know what you’ll lose access to and how it might impact your gaming experience. In this article, we’ll break down the effects of canceling your Nintendo Online subscription and answer some common questions.
Disadvantages of Canceling Your Subscription
- Losing Access to Online Features: Canceling your Nintendo Online membership means you’ll no longer be able to access online features such as:
- Online Multiplayer: You won’t be able to play games with friends and other online players.
- Online Ranking and Leaderboards: You won’t be able to compete in online rankings and leaderboards.
- Cloud Saves: Your game saves will no longer be accessible in the cloud, and you’ll have to rely on local storage only.
- Discontinued Access to Online Games: Some Nintendo Switch Online games require a subscription to access online multiplayer features. By canceling your subscription, you’ll no longer have access to these online game modes.
Pausing vs. Canceling Subscription
It’s important to note that you can pause your subscription, rather than canceling it outright. This allows you to temporarily discontinue your subscription while maintaining access to online features and cloud saves. To pause your subscription, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Nintendo Account.
- Click on "Memberships" and select the Nintendo Switch Online membership you want to pause.
- Click "Pause Membership" and select a pause period (you can pause for 3 days, 1 month, or 3 months).
- Confirm your changes to pause the subscription.
Canceling Your Subscription
If you’re certain you want to cancel your subscription, here’s how to do it:
- Log in to your Nintendo Account.
- Click on "Memberships" and select the Nintendo Switch Online membership you want to cancel.
- Click "Cancel Membership" and confirm your cancellation.
- You’ll be taken to a page detailing what you’ll lose access to and when your cancellation takes effect.
Reactivation and Renewal
- Reactivating a Cancelled Subscription: If you change your mind after canceling your subscription, you can reactivate it by logging in to your Nintendo Account and selecting "Reactivate Membership".
- Renewing a Cancelled Subscription: If your subscription has lapsed or has been cancelled, you’ll need to reactivate and renew it to continue using online features and accessing cloud saves.
Free 7-Day Trial and Trial Membership
- Nintendo Switch Online Free Trial: New subscribers can access a 7-day free trial of Nintendo Switch Online, during which you can try out online features and cloud saves without committing to a paid subscription.
- Nintendo Switch Online Trial Membership: Some promotional offers or events may include a Nintendo Switch Online Trial Membership, which offers access to online features for a limited time.
Key Takeaways
Canceling your Nintendo Online subscription has significant consequences, including the loss of online multiplayer features, online ranking and leaderboards, and cloud saves. You can, however, pause your subscription instead of canceling it to temporarily discontinue service.
Before making a decision, consider whether you truly need to cancel your subscription and weigh the pros and cons of maintaining your service.
Conclusion
Canceling your Nintendo Online membership means sacrificing access to online features, cloud saves, and exclusive membership benefits. While there may be times when pausing or canceling your subscription is necessary, make sure you understand the implications of doing so and weigh your options carefully before making a decision.