Seven days of free games cannot be refused. But if it’s Nintendo that’s offering them to you, it’s better to read the fine print before going for it. The Japanese firm is currently offering a free trial 7 days at his service Nintendo Switch Onlineand it would be a shame to miss out… unless you forget to cancel in time.
Available to all Switch users, this trial opens the doors to a veritable video game treasure chest: Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong Country, The Legend of Zeldaor even the very first Mario Kartall accessible without spending a cent. But this offer, as tempting as it may be, is not without conditions.
What the Nintendo Switch Online free trial actually offers
Launched on the official Nintendo website, this trial only concerns the basic formula of the NSO service. It provides access to a wide selection of games NES, SNES And Game Boy Colorprovided you have associated a credit card or PayPal account. The subscription is activated immediately for a period of 7 days and, unless canceled, automatically renews for $3.99/month.
However, he does not understand not access to expansion packwhich allows you to play titles Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64 and GameCube. In other words, no Zelda: Majora’s Mask or Super Mario 64 for the curious.
Retro games available for free for 7 days
If the expansion pack is excluded, the rest of the catalog remains impressive. Among the titles available:
- Super Mario Bros.a true icon who launched the saga
- The Legend of Zeldaperfect for (re)discovering Hyrule before its 40th anniversary
- Donkey Kong Countrythe cult trilogy of the 90s
- Super Mario Bros. 3often cited as one of the best platform games
- The first Mario Kartto rediscover together online
Players also benefit from practical functions such as backup at any time or the go backideal for those who fear old-fashioned difficulty.
A free trial yes, but use with caution
Nintendo has thought of everything to attract, but also to build loyalty. Once the trial is activated, automatic renewal is activated by default. You will therefore have to remember to deactivate it manually from the Nintendo eShopin your account settings. Without this, you will be billed for the paid subscription every 30 days. So, should you try the NSO test? If you like classics, this is a golden opportunity. But be careful: after 7 days, it’s your card that plays.