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Nintendo Switch Online Service lets the console owners enjoy online multiplayer gaming as well as a dedicated smartphone app that connects to the Nintendo Switch system and helps connect with friends for co-op and competitive games online.

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of Nintendo Switch Online reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

Nintendo Switch Online Outage Chart 03/18/2026 13:00

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Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Nintendo Switch Online users through our website.

  1. Online Play (58%)

    Online Play (58%)

  2. Sign in (25%)

    Sign in (25%)

  3. Matchmaking (8%)

    Matchmaking (8%)

  4. Glitches (8%)

    Glitches (8%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent Nintendo Switch Online outage reports came from the following cities:

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City Problem Type Report Time
United StatesVallejo Glitches
United StatesMobile Online Play
ItalyMilan Online Play
SpainAlbacete Online Play
United KingdomManchester Online Play
United KingdomWitney Sign in
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Nintendo Switch Online Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • XecularO Xecular Official (@XecularO) reported

    @ricperry1 @XTRMCFCLF @Andrew_Reiner Xbox has been getting better but Nintendo and Sony still have problems

  • NintendoShame Nintendo Shame (@NintendoShame) reported

    It's been 40 days since the last game was added to the Nintendo Switch Online service

  • moonlig75770190 moonlight (@moonlig75770190) reported

    @CacheThatCheque @___Dax___ The problem with Nintendo is you need to invest like 5 mio JPY for the minimum of 100 stocks. I wish TSE lowered the units.

  • GJB77DBAD GJB77 (@GJB77DBAD) reported

    @MrAtari3 5/N64 being cartridge based-a mistake on many levels. But they didn’t get away with it. It’s not like Sega were punished and Nintendo weren’t. N64 sold less than SNES, then Gamecube sold 35% less again as trust was broken. Eventually they had to step out of the powerful home…

  • cozymadre (@cozymadre) reported

    Fellow gamer request: if you have purchased a Nintendo Switch within the last year, and would be happy to share your receipt so I can access the warranty to fix cartridge reader issue. Marketplace seller has had me over 💀

  • glazoos ᴄʜᴏᴄᴏʟᴀᴛᴇ ᴅᴏɴᴜᴛ— (@glazoos) reported

    i don't want to look at my dresser and see an broken nintendo switch. i hope it's not my switch.

  • KennyTanzer Kenny Tanzer (@KennyTanzer) reported

    @RodFergusson @Ckraye44 @PezRadar Want to mention the nintendo switch version? Cause we didn't get a beta..... so we don't even have an idea... what I am buying. I miss the days when games usually didn't launch broken didn't have to rely on patches to fix them games....

  • OscxrFN Oscar (@OscxrFN) reported

    I think it’s wraps for me for fn. I usually sign in my account using the Nintendo option but since this account isn’t full access for me (bought it) it says I need a verification code from the email or phone number but when I do click that it says my acc is inactive ;-;

  • Ken30708415 Ken (@Ken30708415) reported

    @RodFergusson Want to mention the nintendo switch version of diablo 2 resurrected? Cause we didn't get a beta..... so we don't even have an idea... of what I am buying. I miss the days when games usually didn't launch broken didn't have to rely on patches to fix them games....

  • ayeeriaan Rian (@ayeeriaan) reported

    Nintendo why are you giving me an error in the eshop. Do you not want my money?

  • topvint Toplus (@topvint) reported

    @cr0bar Meeting some friends who recently moved house. If I have time, probably mourn further about the Nintendo DS I broke yesterday and try to fix something else to redeem myself (perhaps some of Xbox 360 piling in a closet).. although I always have great plans and nothing much happens

  • Penis_Syndrome River the Novakid🏳️‍⚧️ (@Penis_Syndrome) reported

    welp i just learned that nintendo made a streaming service for only pokémon

  • HLT_Colemak Avery (@HLT_Colemak) reported

    @turndownforwalt Fix Nintendo for us

  • ConsumeProgeny consumeprogeny (@ConsumeProgeny) reported

    @legion082289 @DarkHades1234 @dippizuka Oh Sony/Microsoft/Nintendo have regional pricing in Australia. The problem is that they don't (or, I think, aren't allowed) to undercut retail here. So digital storefront games for the consoles tend to be very high, whereas buying retail is often (and oddly) cheaper.

  • patricknotirl patrick (@patricknotirl) reported

    nintendo wii broken

  • nicomon7 Grovy Sparky #SuperBombermanROnline Season 2 hype (@nicomon7) reported

    @MilesClouds Meh(?) To be honest, i doesn't have problem with this, but at same time, doesn't give me hype as well... And this just confirms how the current nintendo stills negates a true variated 1st party game for switch, and they have the IPs, Star Fox and Dillon for example

  • ripperooney Ripperooney (@ripperooney) reported

    Nintendo: Outdated hardware, overprized software, bad online service. Sony: Questionable hardware design, worst customer/ consumer support Microsoft: Act's like they care (they don't), few good exclusives In the end they all just want the best of you, your hard earned money.

  • Hamster_Rivals HamsterRivals (@Hamster_Rivals) reported

    I hope they add N64 or Gameboy games to the Nintendo Switch online service :o

  • Pikagames64A PikaGames64’s alt Account (@Pikagames64A) reported

    @Bogmire_is_me @NintendoAmerica Why dont you fix the fact u got no *******

  • CatGamerArtist ゲーマ- ねこ | Cat Gamer (@CatGamerArtist) reported

    @_CSenpai_ Nintendo is just pretty unlikable at this point smh. I've lost hope for them since the oled release and them not attempt to even fix joycons.. so im kinda not surprised they can't bothered to change in their behavior.

  • JacobSingh Jacob Singh (@JacobSingh) reported

    I bet @nintendo makes more money off of ragequit broken controllers than mariokart game sales.

  • GJB77DBAD GJB77 (@GJB77DBAD) reported

    @MrAtari3 1/ Interesting comparison. Segas mistakes cost them customer support and lots of money. Did Nintendo’s? Famicom Disk Add on/Failed to deliver SNES CD/64DD failed. Not big issues. It’s much better to take the hit on the R&D spend and cancel than ask customers to pay for…

  • TheKrustyKoopa Koopa (@TheKrustyKoopa) reported

    - Full. Price. Ports. Seriously, what ******** Nintendo? Why would I buy Skyward Sword HD for $60 when I can get the latest Crash game for $40? (Yes I know about the ActiBlizz thing, this is just an example) - Friend codes. Last night I added some of my Twitter moots on the (3/7)

  • TheKrustyKoopa Koopa (@TheKrustyKoopa) reported

    - Nintendo's treatment of legacy content. Remember the Virtual Console? Pepperidge Farm remembers. But seriously, the Online service only has NES and SNES games, and they're not even adding the ones people like! And what about how they treat the GameCube? Absolute bullshit. (5/7)

  • Ultra_Rikuu Riku (@Ultra_Rikuu) reported

    @GospelGMR Man...did nintendo say how long it will take to fix/replace?

  • scully1888 Chris Scullion (@scully1888) reported

    @Chris_Dring @DamienMcFerran Exactly. Nintendo made a shitload of mistakes with the N64, the problem is Sega made two huge mistakes in a row with the 32X and Saturn and that was too much

  • K9521__ k9521 (@K9521__) reported

    @Artificial_Imb Depending on where u live you might be able to send em to Nintendo to fix em for free. Ive heard nintendo UK will do it and a few people have sent theirs from diff countries and gotten em back.

  • Hamster_Rivals HamsterRivals (@Hamster_Rivals) reported

    I hope they add N64 and/or Gameboy games to the Nintendo Switch online service soon :o

  • auhailbree aubreestarr (@auhailbree) reported

    @PlayStation no longer using this service as it is constantly putting me at risk on top of the unavailability of customer support agents. how about instead of a free crappy game every month I get some god damn customer support when I need it. @Nintendo switch

  • Ghost_In_Exile Kara Jane Adams (@Ghost_In_Exile) reported

    @nakamuramartin @Keekie76 @DamienMcFerran The real issue with Nintendo pulling out of the Sony deal was one of disrespect. Screwing Sony over by signing a deal with Philips behind their back and announcing it the day after Sony unveiled their hardware at the 1991 CES.