How to lock in your new Nintendo ID before Switch arrives

Do you have a Nintendo Network ID yet? Even if you think you do, you probably don't. Trust.

The Switch is almost here, and with it comes a whole new world of subscription-based online console services. We've thankfully come a long way since the days of Friend Codes, but there's still a new step to take if you plan to use your Switch online.

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Try to bear with us on this one.

There are three elements at play here: your Nintendo Network account, your Nintendo Network account's nickname, and your Nintendo Network user ID. You probably have the first two if you've been online with any recent Nintendo hardware, like the Wii U or 3DS. Read more...

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