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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 01/16/2026 06:50

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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 (47%)

    Online Play (47%)

  2. Sign in (42%)

    Sign in (42%)

  3. Matchmaking (11%)

    Matchmaking (11%)

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
ParaguayAsunción Online Play
United StatesPhiladelphia Sign in
United StatesEdenton Matchmaking
United StatesMiami Sign in
United StatesValencia Online Play
United StatesNew Orleans Online Play
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Nintendo Switch Online Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • Jassination The Jassi-fricka-nation (@Jassination) reported

    I should probably just address my problems with the Switch and Nintendo this gen more properly, cuz I'm just getting weirdly salty with that, along with so many other things. The past couple years have fried me out so bad and I haven't figured out what to do about it.

  • JerezRafael Rafael Jerez (@JerezRafael) reported

    @ZGennyy Problem is Genny, is that there is a lot of new Fans, that came with the Xbox Series, and still dont understand good, how microsoft does their strategies, they are very different to Nintendo or Playstation

  • prohunterx XKing (@prohunterx) reported

    @fableplayss I meannnn u not wrong,like look at me im a big nintendo fan but I don't defend them mostly at all cause their decisions are indeed questionable asf and their console is the only one with frame rate issues 😭 but I still love em tho

  • EliteFive1 Elite Five (Aka Shadow Gear) (@EliteFive1) reported

    @LoveRetroBTW I actually remember getting an old issue of Nintendo power with this on the cover back when it was first announced and the hype for the fact the game was getting a sequel.was very real.

  • NanakiSkywalker Nanaki Skywalker (@NanakiSkywalker) reported

    @jengelenm @philip_schoch @ModernVintageG If Arcade1Up held firm on their prices the same way Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft held firm on theirs for their consoles, this wouldn't be an issue.

  • Avisch_ Quizerno (クイザーノ) (@Avisch_) reported

    @Yallysterrus @Wario64 Sony tax, nintendo tax, microsoft tax not a problem then?

  • ricenoodle_1 かず (@ricenoodle_1) reported

    @ihavebrewster I think the only problem is Nintendo. I mean there's still no Nintendo related Funkos either, like Legend of Zelda or Mario.

  • Solid_Link_Boss Solid Link (@Solid_Link_Boss) reported

    @NintendoAmerica So you guys are going to keep ignoring us about the collectors edition which has been up on the my Nintendo store for a month with no sign of it being available for pre order? Not a single word about it? We’re just trying to get ahead of scalpers it’s a real problem these days.

  • LeggyBoy Chris Leggatt (@LeggyBoy) reported

    Just repaired 3x @NintendoSwitch joy cons. Around £30 each new. All 3 repaired for a tenner. All the same fault and all due to design error / poor manufacturing by @NintendoUK.

  • JodosGoat Mortifus (@JodosGoat) reported

    @DirectFeedGames I think if Nintendo got ahead of things like this it would boost their online service. There are a good amount of cheap games they could just make free with a subscription

  • MiKAuditore Mikael Auditore (@MiKAuditore) reported

    @bandicootpage Same as nintendo keep the Bayonetta IP as exclusive ween it usted to be only on Xbox and PS. They don't care. Xbox ecosystem its more importante than crash.

  • BobbyMorphos Galactica Morphos (@BobbyMorphos) reported

    @fableplayss Nintendo **** riders will forever be people who more so give me a headache than anything They seriously can’t hear valid criticism about their company without attacking someone. If a game has flaws, we’re gonna say it, and if you’re going that far to defend it, you have issues

  • cannon_27 cannon (@cannon_27) reported

    @blightedminaj I have one too tbh but it’s a Nintendo version where one Mario villain is trying to mess things up and four Mario heroes are trying to stop them and fix everything. I haven’t worked all my ideas out tho.

  • Sora2411_ Sora (@Sora2411_) reported

    I have an issue, will I be able to send my steam progress to my nintendo switch? @FallGuysGame

  • MickaylaCrum1 mick (@MickaylaCrum1) reported

    I just traded a lash service for a Nintendo switch and I feel like I’m really winning rn

  • JohnyTwoTimes13 Just Some Guy (@JohnyTwoTimes13) reported

    @Avalanchian71 @gameinformer I'm going to disagree. My parents had that issue since I was child when Nintendo came out. I'm the parent now, buying games for kids. I'm sure as hell not confused and know exactly what I'm buying.

  • JJB_Genesis JB Genesis (@JJB_Genesis) reported

    @NintendoAmerica #NintendoSwitchSports Please address the issue of players not getting their earned ranked experience when an opponent decides to disconnect. Getting into higher ranks, this is becoming more of an issue and negates players from progressing. Love the Game!

  • ReforgedSwordo Hideo Kojima's Bastard Son (@ReforgedSwordo) reported

    @gothpaultown The thing is that someone downloaded it over the eshop, which means that it was already done. So either it actually happened or Nintendo was so pissed at WayForward that they’re making them scramble to try and fix everything.

  • GitraMcCloud Gitra McCloud (@GitraMcCloud) reported

    @DrawnByHan @MadWolf8804 @SharkaBytes The problem is that if the word "Nintendo" became a word to describe any console, they couldn't trademark the word and anyone could use it. Just think of Band Aids and Q Tips. Those were brands names but because everyone made them generic, anyone can use them.

  • atari_age_gamer Atari Age Gamer (@atari_age_gamer) reported

    @kidsmoove So now people are getting excited about old games in a subscription service ?!? Funny how that tune changes when it’s on their favorite console . I’m personally excited about all 3 subscription services . Sony, Xbox and Nintendo offer enough differently to me to warrant each .

  • CarlAzuz123 Maybe Jonah (@CarlAzuz123) reported

    @ToadetteG @NintendoAmerica Broken record

  • MightyAjax266 Joshua Harada (@MightyAjax266) reported

    @Ali14855114 @is_it_lz @PlayWarframe Granted, at the end of the day, the money is the choice of the consumer to spend and for the developer to receive, but it's the middleman that wants their cut that is causing the problem. tl;dr Don't scream at DE for cross-platform. Scream at Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo" 3/3

  • MrC97__ MrC (@MrC97__) reported

    @JeffGrubb The bad Halo Season 2 update; The delay announcement; The Initiative and Undead Labs internal issues; The weak Game Pass monthly stuff; Not a single event like Nintendo Direct or State of Play; No First Party titles... People just got tired of waiting.

  • imajanitor VG Janitor (@imajanitor) reported

    @JezCorden The problem is that Sony and Nintendo have multiple quality exclusive games offered to fans every year. Xbox does not have that. It's time to stop with the excuses. Xbox has had way too many dry spells over the last few years and it's not acceptable

  • BoydNanookm Gamer Dad (@BoydNanookm) reported

    @GTS_Tweets @Or1onSLi @JeffGrubb Yeah there's no middle ground on this app it seems. I criticize a yr long 1p gap I'm a pony fake concerning, I don't call for Phil's job because of said issue I'm an xbot. Guess I'll just say I'm a Nintendo fan from now on. Seems safer lol.

  • MizuhanaOVT 🌊Mizuhana🌸// On Vacation 🔞 (@MizuhanaOVT) reported

    @JustNepping "Can you believe Nintendo thinks these classic titles are enough to make their service worth it? No one could do worse." Playstation: "Hold my beer"

  • MrC97__ MrC (@MrC97__) reported

    @JeffGrubb The bad Halo Season 2 update; The delay announcement; The Initiative and Undead Labs internal issues; The weak Game Pass monthly stuff; Not a single event like Nintendo Direct or State of Play; No First Party titles... People just got tired.

  • semifreqsonic Semi Frequent Sonic Facts ☕️ (@semifreqsonic) reported

    @ManiacXVII I'll admit I wish/hope the game has more animations that have attitude like previous titles but ultimately I've been so used to Sonic getting the bare minimum I can't help but roll my eyes at Nintendo fans' first world problems nowadays

  • NewBeamu Moonlit Catherine 🌙 (@NewBeamu) reported

    @Sigilynk I think the Nintendo stuff they tend to put out on the service is still generally lacking but with how cheap it is I barely care in comparison Also yeah this seems hilariously bad unless the PS3 options are unexpectedly good

  • zackkoeck_ zack (@zackkoeck_) reported

    @XC_Enel I'm just sad to see Xenoblade fall into the same problems the FE community has. FE is a bottom 5 fandom when it comes to Nintendo games due to the divide the series has. Xenoblade falling into that lump is just depressing.