Nintendo Switch online features will cost just $20 a year

Nintendo made some big announcements about the Nintendo Switch's online features and functionality, Nintendo Switch’s online service will cost $20/year and will launch at some point in 2018. Playing Switch games online will be free until the service launches. The company says it will also launch a smartphone app alongside the service’s rollout next year that will let players invite friends, set up gaming sessions, or chat with friends during games on their second screens. One month’s subscription will cost $3.99, with three months running to $7.99. Nintendo confirmed that subscribers will be able to download classic games at no extra cost, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Balloon Fight, and Dr. Mario.