Nintendo Switch App

About this app

The Nintendo Switch App smartphone app enhances your online gameplay experience on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. With this app, you can use friend features and game-specific services for compatible games even when you're not playing! You can also view and share screenshots and videos uploaded from your system. ◆ Check friends' online status You can check whether your friends are online and see what games they're playing. You can also choose to receive a notification in the app when a friend comes online. ◆ Use your smartphone to add friends You can add friends via their friend code or a QR code even when you're not using your system. ◆ View your screenshots and videos You can upload screenshots and videos saved in your Nintendo Switch 2 system's Album to the app, then view, save, and share them. ◆ Access game-specific services You can use these services to view helpful information related to the supported software! You will also have access to a variety of features that will help take your online gameplay experience to the next level. Currently, game-specific services are available for these games: 　・ The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 　　　・ Get voice guidance to help you reach locations you haven't visited yet 　　　・ Share schematics and items via QR codes 　　　...And more! 　・ Splatoon™ 3 　　　・ View the online status of friends playing the game 　　　・ View your battle and Salmon Run stats 　　　・ View upcoming stage schedules 　　　...And more! 　・ Animal Crossing™: New Horizons 　　　・ Send custom designs created in Animal Crossing games on the Nintendo 3DS™ system to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game 　　　・ Use your smartphone to send messages that appear in-game 　　　・ Check the online status of users set as Best Friends 　　　...And more! 　・ Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate 　　　・ View posted images and videos 　　　・ Queue downloads of user-created stages to play them in your game 　　　・ Get notifications about upcoming events 　　　...And more! 　・ Splatoon™ 2 　　　・ Check leaderboards and map schedules 　　　・ View your battle and Salmon Run stats 　　　...And more! Important Information: ● Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features, including voice chat. ● Active Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) required to use certain features. ● Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch system and compatible software required to use app features. ● Compatible smartphone required. ● Persistent internet connection required. ● Data charges may apply. ● May include advertising. For more information about GameChat, visit support.nintendo.com ◆ Nintendo Switch Online is not available in all countries. Terms apply. Visit nintendo.com/purchase-terms for more information.

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1. First observed Aug 12, 2026 · 8:16 AM Free