https://www.techradar.com/news/nintendo-online-service-confirmed-for-late-september > Nintendo has narrowed down the release date for its Nintendo Switch Online service, confirming on Twitter that it will debut in the second half of September this year. > Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that grants members access to online multiplayer and a growing selection of NES games, essentially making it Nintendo’s version of Xbox Live or PlayStation Plus. In addition, members will have access to a Nintendo Switch Online app and a ‘save data cloud backup’.