NINTENDO has one of the largest libraries of exclusive games from popular series that gamers love.
Not only are series like Mario, Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda exclusive to Nintendo consoles, but they are some of the most popular in gaming.
As of July, Nintendo has made a change to one of its offers that will allow owners to play hundreds of its first-party games completely free.
Nintendo Switch Online offers players a number of benefits, such as the ability to play games online with friends.
The basic tier also gives players access to libraries of classic Nintendo games for the NES, SNES, and Game Boy.
There are currently 163 games available as part of the collection, including Zelda, Mario, Kirby and Mega Man titles.
Nintendo usually has a one-time offer that gives players a week-long subscription to Nintendo Switch Online completely free.
However, if you have redeemed the offer just once, you usually have to pay if you want to unlock the library again.
As of July 1, 2024, Nintendo has refreshed the offer, meaning that even if you redeemed your week-long free trial in the past, you are eligible to grab it again.
The only condition is that you are not currently subscribed to any tier of Nintendo Switch Online, including the more expensive Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier.
You can get the free trial via the Nintendo eShop on your console, though remember that this is an auto-renew subscription.
If you claim the offer, you can cancel the subscription immediately, and still enjoy the benefits for the whole week.
The trial is available to grab at any time, so it’s best to wait until you feel you have the time to take advantage of it.
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