It's worth noting how Nintendo will also be allowing Switch 2 users to try out GameChat for free until 31st March 2026. Switch Online's base tier costs $19.99 USD per year and including the Expansion Pack tier it will set you back $49.99 USD (or your regional equivalent).

It's almost time to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2, now that we finally know how much it'll cost, when it comes out, some of the games it's getting, and the fact that you can use the new Joy-Con as a mouse,

GameChat is just one of a few smart new things Nintendo is doing with its online services. GameShare, which lets you share a Switch game you have with friends who don’t have it so you can play multiplayer together, works online. (This was another feature Nintendo showed before digging into the Switch 2’s specs.)