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Nintendo Switch Online Service lets the console owners enjoy online multiplayer gaming as well as a dedicated smartphone app that connects to the Nintendo Switch system and helps connect with friends for co-op and competitive games online.

Problems in the last 24 hours

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Nintendo Switch Online Outage Chart 12/05/2025 00:25

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Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Nintendo Switch Online users through our website.

  1. Online Play (53%)

    Online Play (53%)

  2. Sign in (37%)

    Sign in (37%)

  3. Matchmaking (5%)

    Matchmaking (5%)

  4. Glitches (5%)

    Glitches (5%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent Nintendo Switch Online outage reports came from the following cities:

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City Problem Type Report Time
United StatesLos Angeles Online Play
United StatesBatesville Online Play
United StatesUpper Marlboro Sign in
South AfricaPretoria Online Play
United StatesLas Vegas Online Play
United StatesSalt Lake City Sign in
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Nintendo Switch Online Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • justcamtro justcamtro (@justcamtro) reported

    @ShaneMGD Not surprising honestly with Sony copying Nintendo in years lmao. This kinda sucks that not everything can be in a service forever. 😔

  • Bakatyler_ BakaTy 『GOBLIN MODE ACTIVATE』 (@Bakatyler_) reported

    @AlleywayBrawler @aro_arox @merrybigboy The controller thing is the worst one, since the Joycons are ****** expensive, break faster and harder than competitors, and unlike their competitors who *have* acknowledged the issue and are looking to fix it in future batches, Nintendo outright denies the issue with no plans

  • stitchesfan27 Stitchesfan27 (@stitchesfan27) reported

    @merkadeezgaming Sometimes I wish my Nintendo account wasn't broken so I can test this out

  • LilBagelVR LilBagel (@LilBagelVR) reported

    @SenpaiJazzy @nekobueno Well for me it was a nintendo switch issue. I had no idea that the controllers that came with it and the gamecube controller had so much delay. Got a new controller and that sorted me out.

  • weirdiejackie 🍖Jackie!🍖 (@weirdiejackie) reported

    This is why I straight up hate Nintendo's online service, how does these glitches are only exclusive to that??? Apparently I'd experienced a glitch in Kirby 64 that doesn't happen from the original, why

  • CJ62991207 CJ (@CJ62991207) reported

    @spookyhours40 @NintendoAmerica Do you think they are going to really fix that? Cry me a river lol

  • SnakeVenom3000 SnakeVenom 🇺🇦🇺🇸 (@SnakeVenom3000) reported

    @camseyeview @OhMyMithrandir Well…. Next month 2 of the big 3 console companies will. Nintendo offers a somewhat similar service with Its NSO+Exp service but only with a select amount of NES, SNES, Genesis and N64 games. Even publishing companies like EA and Ubisoft are getting in on it.

  • BubbleKirby77 Watercolor Kirby 💛🤍💜🖤 (comms open) (@BubbleKirby77) reported

    @creeper19221 @Reecee_yt The single player campaign isn't enough. I heard there was originally gonna be an SMB2 theme in the Extra Game Modes, but they scrapped it in favor of the SMB2 mushroom because Nintendo cut their budget post-launch. Another reason the fix it later approach isn't a good idea.

  • animeheadsretro animeheadsretroworld (@animeheadsretro) reported

    @MD_Prometh I was quite surprised as I think even nintendo's online service has the 60hz versions for Retro titles. It does seem like the sort of thing Ryan would be involved in particularly since he's so ignorant about things like this or just doesn't care.

  • lil_lysdexia lysdexia (@lil_lysdexia) reported

    @AmazonUK Failed to send me an OTP code so the driver came with my nintendo switch, he left because I couldn't provide it even though I was NEVER sent one. Customer service was also useless in providing me with an answer!

  • effpea103 fp (@effpea103) reported

    nintendo fix your ******* game from like 1999 or smth

  • Siinory Leona Poison Élil (@Siinory) reported

    @Amphibizzy Except you, I haven't heard anyone having problems with that kind of stuff so I guess Nintendo doesn't have those rights either?

  • trsrpc TM06 💿 (@trsrpc) reported

    @realabzhu @KahliefAdams Same could be said with Xbox BC which most games don't play to hot. It's all about investing. 50hz issue is one thong, but what we do know is that it's a simple fix of a inserting of a ISO to the package like with Nintendo's N64 emulation for NSO to counter the 50hz.

  • JohnnyboySP John Anderson (@JohnnyboySP) reported

    @wastelandJD Problems that came from game journos: "All games should have multiplayer" "Turn Based = antiquated" "JRPG? - 1 point on the review for no real reason" "It's about the message not the gameplay" "Nintendo should go 3rd party"

  • trsrpc TM06 💿 (@trsrpc) reported

    @realabzhu @KahliefAdams Only PS1, and it could be easily patched. Just like how Nintendo fixed their emulation. Also haye to break it to you, but the BC program for Xbox ended. With most games on the service being mediocre.

  • buildabear buildabear (@buildabear) reported

    @h0llyQuinn So sorry for the confusion! We are currently investigating an error with the order confirmation page/email, but rest assured Snorlax will arrive stuffed & ready to play per licensing agreements with Nintendo. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any other concerns. Bear hugs!

  • forzeth leo (@forzeth) reported

    @zonkeybong Yeah, though to be fair Nintendo does it to avoid a class action lawsuit, tbh I think those are a great kind of project to get into electronics, my xbox controller had the same issue and it got fixed by blowing some compressed air into the stick box

  • normal_andy Normal_Andy (@normal_andy) reported

    Anyone else ever had an issue with the nintendo shop not taking their card?

  • RetroFear_ Fear (@RetroFear_) reported

    All these games that aren’t on the Nintendo Switch go down to like 20-30 bucks during Black Friday and sometimes are buy 2 get 1 free. $180 can carry you a long way if you’re smart. Game pass costs $180 without owning the games and they may end up leaving the service.

  • Worfwood Señor Worfwood (@Worfwood) reported

    1st time I played XC2 I loved it but felt like it must have had some issues during development. What I didn't expect was that Nintendo was keeping half of Monolith busy with BotW during XC2 development. I hope nothing like that happened with XC3 and got the attention it deserves.

  • ChrisGideonR Chris Gideon Rosario (@ChrisGideonR) reported

    @foxygames_uk Nintendo delayed Metroid Prime 4 so hard they had to reboot development. Sony has been "working" on live service games forever now... Who cares? That's how Videogame development works, why are people making such a big deal? Its like people WANT another Cyberpunk...

  • jacobkyle333 Jacobkyle333 (@jacobkyle333) reported

    @GamerGeeksTodd @Soplox @Kotaku Is that literally the only thing you took away from that is "xbox" but when I mentioned nintendo that's okay? And they have EVERYTHING to do with this since they've ALSO done shady stuff before too. Announcing unsubbing from one specific service is a game bias.

  • faexriei faexrie (@faexriei) reported

    @kangkomeji @jmparello @ponettplus I had this same problem at one point, if you call Nintendo customer service they’ll help you resolve the issue, it may just take an hour or more.

  • lord_horg999 Jesus Morales (@lord_horg999) reported

    @E_Vaan @XboxGamePass @Kotaku Great I spent 500 buck on the most powerful console to play games I can play on my phone and Nintendo switch keep capping for a damn rental service..

  • stitchesfan27 Stitchesfan27 (@stitchesfan27) reported

    Hey I think I might get my switch Nintendo account back or I'm close to the problem is my internet sucks so if you look at my pinned tweet that might be happening today

  • TurqYoshi i'm klee (@TurqYoshi) reported

    the game still has that weird feeling problem where it's more of a mario-brand game with designs of literal paper, almost like nintendo thought that was what people liked from paper mario and not that it was effectively a continuation of super mario rpg

  • EricToon3 EricToon (@EricToon3) reported

    @AidenRS139 At this point Nintendo only cares about there dumb online service

  • Slysonic2 Slysonic_2003 (@Slysonic2) reported

    @fersama10 @tweezocko @AidenRS139 Fans were buying the game up until Starfox command which really almost killed the franchise. 643D sold alright since it’s a remake of a classic. But the problem is that Zero is just starfox 1 again. Nintendo really retold the first game 3 times rather than progressing the series

  • rlmartinez26 Raul Martinez (@rlmartinez26) reported

    @Helexzura @Vohris_GG If the Nintendo crowd has an issue with this, then they should demand better from Nintendo. Nintendo has some of the most beloved games ever in their vault rotting away. They could add the games to their subscription and allow for downloads instead of making emulation desirable.

  • yuusharo Yuu™ 🧲🐉 (@yuusharo) reported

    @imranzomg Meanwhile I have no doubt I could run this on my Steam Deck with little issue since Nintendo doesn’t exactly give me a choice 😕 Man, I wish that company cared about its legacy as much as its fans do…