Summary
On April 13, Nintendo revealed the Switch Online App’s main menu on the upcomingSwitch 2console, featuring some familiar elements from the original Switch app. However, theSwitch 2version of the Switch Online App will have some changes consistent with the system’s user interface, alongside highlights of exclusive Switch 2 features.
Given thatthe Switch 2’s UI is similarly designed to the original Switchin its simplicity, the Nintendo Switch Online App on the upcoming system will follow that trend.Nintendo’s Japanese websiterevealed the first official look at what the Switch Online app will look like on the Switch 2. According totranslations from NintendoLife, the Switch Online App can be accessed by selecting the bottom left icon on the Switch 2’s main menu, located next to the GameChat icon. Once loaded in, a Welcome screen will greet new users to the updated app.
Nintendo Offers First Look at The Switch Online App On The Switch 2
Options for Cloud Save Backups, Missions, and Subscriptions will be shown on the left side of the menu, along with tabs that can be swapped using the L and R buttons on the home page. Player profiles will be displayed at the top left. Like the original Switch, the Switch 2’s Online app will allow players to customize their user icons as they wish.
Selecting the Nintendo Classics menu option will bring up a menu that displays all available console apps that come with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, along with any games currently available. Switch Online users with the Expansion Pack upgrade will gain access tothe GameCube app on Switch 2 consoles, along with all previous perks available on the original Switch. More games will be added to the GameCube Switch Online app over time.
At $50 per year, theNintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack has become more valuableover time. It remains to be seen what other perks Nintendo will grant Switch 2 users.
