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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.
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Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by Nintendo Switch Online users through our website.
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Online Play (58%)
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Sign in (33%)
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Matchmaking (8%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent Nintendo Switch Online outage reports came from the following cities:
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 Witney |
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| Preston |
Online Play | |
 Asunción |
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 Philadelphia |
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| Edenton |
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| Miami |
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Nintendo Switch Online Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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WhackOpzGames
(@WhackOpz) reported
I love how SO MANY content creators have been screaming about DRM for YEARS and no says anything until there is an issue. Everyone who was ripping Nintendo for anti-preservation practices needs to start up on Microsoft. Very anti-consumer and horrible for conserving history.
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l3rvn0
(@MG4M3R) reported
@benjullb @TheNCSmaster @JonComms That's the thing, at the time everyone was having trouble moving 2d platformers to 3d The way Nintendo did it was either turning them into collect-a-tons or 2.5D plataformers Capcom now have Mario 3D Land/World as a template of how to do it right
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joe biden
(@vyviid) reported
@TokiYoda @LeemerBean @zhellas Nintendo couldn’t even fix it because nintendo didn’t even try to fix it, its literally just emulated with no enhancements on the switch, check out the pc port if you want a proper camera and unlocked framerate
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g
(@whorspaier) reported
@deadendintokyo i don't think so. cause of my OOOOIOOCCCDDD but I'll try to fix this stupid game in my Nintendo ASAP
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(@onefohall) reported
@GoldWest_Gaming Wtf does mario kart have to do with life?? This is a game at the end of the day…let me repeat, A GAME. This game in no way correlates to life. However someone chooses to play in a GAME is how they will play. If nintendo does not see an issue with it then clearly its not a prob.
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Raz
(@_Razalian_) reported
@Sharito742 Don't really need 4k for the switch. Yet, a major jump in its hardware capabilities to play "next Gen titles" would be very welcoming. Or even allowing first party titles to be pushed to "next gen" standards. Biggest issue is Nintendo's online experience and obsolete UI/UX.
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𝐿𝒶𝒱𝑒𝓁 🕊
(@Quirkywriter01) reported
@JanellWheeler Have you ever encountered a problem when you try to add someone as a friend on Nintendo switch but it says “unable to find friend?”
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Karma 👹
(@OniRevenant) reported
I forgot but with my new internet. I CAN FINALLY PLAY NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE without the pain of lagging bad
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Jamarkis
(@BlkSpikeSpiegel) reported
@JoseOle94 @shanejblair13 You can't really get mad at the angle they play get mad at the people who paid for the systems and games. Nintendo is very big on the phrase "If it ain't broke don't fix it" Nintendo is the only company with a long line of successful handhelds
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Flynn Jeux
(@FlynnJeux) reported
As we all pretend to be excited for microsoft buying a well known bracket service and rebranding to escape nintendo law, I would like us all to take a moment to remember that time microsoft bought a streaming platform and how that went. This could be a good thing. be patient.
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Goh Low
(@GohLower) reported
@PBeef2Spicy SC3 also had the weird issue of - after SC2's massive success across all 3 consoles - going PS2-exclusive. Missed out on a chance to be THE (non-smash) fighting game on Nintendo, since the Gamecube version was actually the most-sold version.
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Sari-Chan
(@SariHosaka) reported
@Giantnerd14 @MrWatchDoge @PressStartKofi Its 100 dollars more than the OLED. Also have you ever actually emulated?l Ive rarely run into an issue where Nintendo games are “screwed up by cracked emulation.” Even in the cases where those happen, they get patched at latest 2 weeks after said game’s release.
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Silentpaw
(@Silentpaw09) reported
I want to cry. I turned on the switch lite to continue pokemon, after a while black screen with error code appeared saying to restart the console. But it doesn't turn on anymore. HELP I don't know where to put my hands.I've tried everything. #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #help
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MuZ
(@muzdbuz) reported
@PomerleauCedric @DaReelSebas @DoesItPlay1 You do need to be online, the outage over the weekend proved that for so many. You need to be online to use your Xbox for the first time, not the case with PS or Nintendo. You must be online to play disc based games for the first time (Offline SP or not), not on PS or Nintendo
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Manny Calavera
(@MannyCalavera12) reported
@j1991_david @JAAY_ROCK_ The latest exclusive from Sony requires online DRM. Pretty. If indication to me. Along with many of their studios shifting to live service games as per many reports. Again. Brace yourself. They were also the only console maker to increase game prices. Nintendo and MS did not.
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Ari Safari 🇮🇱✡️🇨🇦🦔👾🎮
(@jewknowwhattodo) reported
@eman64ONETWO @JonComms I think the issue is, we all want new Nintendo Games to have that Devil’s Third charm.
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Ned Rostram
(@NRostram) reported
@caseharts @Dexerto Game Freak has never been great in the graphical department, lagging behind even its fellow colleagues from Nintendo.
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TheJR
(@_TheJR_) reported
@JonJGWilson @TheNCSmaster The context is kinda important considering every gen has a big Mario title meant to take advantage of the hardware. The problem is that not even Nintendo knew what to do with the damn gamepad plus it would've been too big of an investment for a console that would hardly return it
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Dan ⚡ RetroLogic
(@RetroLogicGames) reported
@TikiLagoon @Sharito742 It's not my relationship with Nintendo that's the problem, it's aaaaaaallllll the false rumors constantly swimming around the internet. So, is there a POSSIBILITY that this is true? sure. Do I give a ****? meh. I'll reserve my excitement for an announcement.
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Saigon Brit
(@Brazingamens) reported
@iluvthiscompany @XboxSupport 3rd party licensing issues I can understand but I don't know why Microsoft clings to this outmoded way of doing things. With Nintendo or Sony I can buy from any store I like and it works with almost any card. Same Epic/Steam who even accept local currencies as well. Even EA does!
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Damiel Smith
(@damiel_smith) reported
@Perfidy_X Specially with Nintendo as they like to rip away games that deserves to be preserved, but then paywalls older entries behind a subscription service or even behind some of the worst emulated ports on their own platform
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ExtraGuac
(@GuacUltima) reported
@AidenRS139 Really the model I wish carried over to Switch. I wonder if Nintendo will want us to buy the same retro games after NSO again or a new sub service?
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ConanChopChop
(@ConanChopChop) reported
@JeanLucPikachu I'm very sorry to hear that you're having trouble connecting to your friend for multiplayer on the Nintendo Switch. Your report has been forwarded to the development team for review and investigation. Are you still seeing this issue after waiting and trying again later?
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Low Woomy Capacity
(@DakotaSquidussy) reported
Number one thing @NintendoAmerica needs to change with splatoon 3 is not having a disconnect every other round.
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Saigon Brit
(@Brazingamens) reported
@XboxSupport Your region policy is frankly ridiculous. I am originally a US account user who moved to Korea then South East Asia and it's a nightmare trying even to buy games or pay with local cards. I have zero issues with Nintendo, Sony, Epic or Steam who even let me pay with local currency
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Perish Motel
(@PerishMotel) reported
@WeebTejana I think thats more a problem with Nintendo than normies. Nintendo doesnt market eshop games. And Nintendo needs AAA games to lure normies to 1.adopt their platform and 2.stay on their platform. give people a reason to actually even look at the eshop.
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brendon
(@wackyboy22) reported
@Studio384 @chaseparks2 @DestinLegarie that would of given a chance for sony and nintendo to buy some of the studios and ips what ms did was buy 27 studios with zenimax and god knows how many with activision the bigger issue here is that sony and nintendo dosnt have a trillion dollar company backing them like xbox
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Pat C
(@Pc772202) reported
@TeamNINJAStudio @NintendoAmerica Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 for Nintendo Switch is broken. Error code 2122-0002 when trying to refresh Shield Depot for alternate skins. New players or new save files cannot access this content, please rectify. Thanks
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patrick
(@patricknotirl) reported
nintendo wii broken
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💙Aquasp💙
(@Aquasp102) reported
@gemrazzled If you ever did end up having a plush of Gem made, that might be difficult if it's possibly a public product since she's an Octoling, which could cause copyright issues with Nintendo. Though I imagine it wouldn't be as hard to just get a personal plush of her for yourself.