Nintendo eShop and Switch Online launch in the Philippines

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch Online are now available in the Philippines for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The launch gives players in the country access to Nintendo’s digital storefront and subscription service through their consoles, including game downloads, selected demos, online play, and a library of classic titles.

Nintendo Switch Online also brings local membership plans priced in Philippine pesos. The basic individual plan costs ₱149 for one month, ₱399 for three months, or ₱899 for a year. Family and Expansion Pack plans are available as well, giving players several ways to share the service or add more classic-game libraries.

The eShop gives players a local digital storefront

Nintendo eShop is built into both Switch systems and lets players buy and download digital games, add-on content, and selected demos. Its catalogue includes major releases, indie games, and digital-only titles, with product pages and search tools to help players browse what is available.

The launch also creates a direct digital purchasing option for players using Philippine Nintendo accounts. Instead of treating the storefront as a separate regional service, players can now access it from the console’s Home Menu and use it to manage downloads and find new releases.

Switch Online adds multiplayer and classic games

A Nintendo Switch Online membership enables online play in compatible games and includes access to more than 200 Nintendo Classics from the NES, Super NES, and Game Boy libraries. Some of those games support online play or local co-op, while suspend points and rewind functions make it easier to revisit older titles.

The catalogue is part of the subscription, rather than a separate purchase for each classic game. Nintendo continues to add titles over time, though the available games and features depend on the membership tier. The service also includes benefits such as Nintendo Music and cloud saves for supported games.

Expansion Pack adds more console libraries

Players who want access to more classics can subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. That tier includes Game Boy Advance and Nintendo 64 games, with GameCube titles available to members playing on Nintendo Switch 2.

The service also offers exclusive games such as Tetris 99 and F-Zero 99. On Switch 2, members can use GameChat to talk with friends and share their gameplay screen. GameChat is not available on the original Switch, so the online service’s features differ depending on which console a member owns.

Local membership plans are priced in pesos

The standard individual membership costs ₱149 for 30 days, ₱399 for 90 days, or ₱899 for 365 days. A family plan for up to eight Nintendo Account holders costs ₱1,699 for a year, which can make it less expensive per person when shared across several users.

Expansion Pack memberships are offered annually. The individual plan costs ₱1,799, while the family plan costs ₱3,299 for up to eight accounts. Nintendo also offers a free seven-day trial for the individual standard membership, giving new subscribers a chance to try the service before paying.

The launch covers both Switch generations

The eShop and Switch Online are available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. That gives existing Switch owners access to the new regional services while also bringing the same storefront and membership options to Nintendo’s newer hardware.

The main differences are in the features tied to Switch 2. GameChat and GameCube Classics are exclusive to that system, while other benefits such as online play, selected cloud saves, and earlier console libraries are shared across both generations. The Philippine launch therefore makes Nintendo’s digital services more accessible locally while preserving the familiar distinction between standard and expanded membership tiers.