As your resident gaming industry insider, let me give you the full lowdown on canceling Nintendo Online. I‘ll provide an overview of what the subscription offers, then walk through the six straightforward actions to halt auto-renewals should you decide the service no longer warrants the price…
Let‘s Quickly Recap What Nintendo Online Provides
Before diving into cancellation specifics, as a refresher, the Nintendo Online service grants access to:
- Online multiplayer gaming
- NES and SNES classic game libraries
- Special offers like free game trials
- Cloud save backup capabilities
The Expansion Pack upgrade even unlocks Nintendo 64 and Genesis games for some sweet retro action!
Here‘s a quick data reference on the Nintendo Online tiers I compiled:
| Tier | Price | Games Included |
|---|---|---|
| Individual membership | $3.99/month | NES, SNES |
| Family membership | $7.99/month | NES, SNES |
| Expansion Pack | +$29.99/year | N64, Genesis |
So in considering cancellation, weigh whether you personally utilize those benefits enough to warrant continually paying each billing cycle. 63 million users seem to feel the value is there! But dropping the service is straightforward if you decide otherwise.
Canceling Nintendo Online Simply Halts Auto-Renewals
Now the cancellation process itself may feel a bit clandestine, and doesn‘t contain dedicated "cancel" options. But have no fear! All this entails is toggling off auto-renewals associated with your account.
This stops future membership charges after the current expiration date. You retain full access privileges during the remainder of the active subscription period. Pretty generous if you ask me!
Once that term completes however, your benefits deactivate unless you opt to resubscribe later on. So let‘s get into the step-by-step flow…
[Screenshot guiding through initial account login]
Step 1: Visit Nintendo.com and Sign In
First thing‘s first – pull up Nintendo‘s website and input your login credentials to access your account…
Step 2: Access "Account Settings"
From here, click your profile icon located at the top and select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu. Time to configure your membership specifics…
Step 3: Select the "Shop Menu"
On the left site navigation bar, choose "Shop Menu" to reveal purchase histories, payment methods, and other commerce-related configurations…
Step 4: Choose "Nintendo Switch Online" Option
This next page shows all digital transactions, so scroll down until you see the Nintendo Online shop category. Click this menu choice to continue.
Step 5: Flip Auto-Renewal Setting to OFF
On the following screen, simply slide the auto-renewal toggle to the OFF position. Nintendo will halt additional membership charges going forward after expiration!
Step 6: Confirm Cancellation
Lastly, validate the cancellation in one final confirmation popup. Select the bright red "Turn Off" button and that‘s all she wrote! Give yourself a pat on the back my friend.
So in summary – the "cancellation" process merely stops auto-renews to prevent being billed again. It doesn‘t affect your current access until membership expiration. Pretty straightforward right?
Of course if you change your mind later, resubscribing and reactivating recurring billing is just as simple. Now let me drop some knowledge through an FAQ around other cancellation considerations…
What happens to my eShop games if I cancel?
No worries, all digital software purchases remain tied to your Nintendo Account persistently. Canceling the Online subscription does not affect these entitlements or downloaded content.
Can I reactive my membership later if desired?
Absolutely – hop back into the Nintendo shop menus and reenable automatic billing to reinstate services. Painless as can be!
Hopefully this gives you a smoother cancellation experience. Never hesitate to reach out with any other Nintendo Online questions! As a gaming industry veteran I‘m always happy to lend expertise. Talk soon my friend.
