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Nintendo has released it's companion app for the Switch that allows for voice chat and other features. Does it live up to our expectations?

Get exclusive gear. For Splatoon 2, players can check out SplatNet for some exclusive merchandise that you can order and then purchase in the Murch store in the game. These are unique items that you can't get anywhere else, and they update often so make sure to check back.

Voice chat with friends. The Nintendo Switch Online app brings voice chat to Nintendo Switch games. For Splatoon 2, this means private games only right now, and you have to invite friends manually. There's no way to chat with random people you join online unless they're on your friends list.

View your stats. Nintendo Switch Online provides players access to their game profiles. In Splatoon 2, you can see your lifetime inkage, battle records, favorite weapon stats, the current stages for each game mode, and more. Take advantage of this to get the most out of your Splatoon 2 experience.

What is it about?

In terms of design, Nintendo did a good job with the aesthetics of the app. It features a simple grid layout on the main screen where you can pick from game-specific services for supported titles. At the moment, the only option is _Splatoon 2_’s SplatNet. When you view SplatNet, you’re greeted with colorful cards that show off your stats, and there’s a few different sections that you can access with the toolbar menu at the bottom. While SplatNet is all that’s available right now, it seems that the Nintendo Switch Online app takes on the font style of whatever game you want to access. Accessing the different screens in the in-game service is just done with a tap, and returning to the main screen of the app just needs a tap on the “X” in the corner.

App Details

Version

2.9.0

Rating

(11006)

Size

46Mb

Genre

Last updated

February 22, 2024

Release date

July 19, 2017

More info

App Store Description

The Nintendo Switch Online app enhances your online gameplay experience on your Nintendo Switch™ system. With this app, you can access game-specific services, view your online friends, and use voice chat during online play—all of which allow you to get even more out of online play.

Note: A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to use certain features of this app.

◆ Software with game-specific services:

　・ Splatoon™ 3
　　　・ Check the online status of friends playing Splatoon 3
　　　・ View detailed results from battles or Salmon Run
　　　・ Check the upcoming Stage Schedule

　・ Animal Crossing™: New Horizons
　　　・ Send custom designs made in Animal Crossing
　　　　titles for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems to
　　　　Animal Crossing: New Horizons
　　　・ Use your smartphone to input chat messages
　　　　for in-game communication
　　　・ Check whether your Best Friends are online

　・ Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate
　　　・ View posted videos and images
　　　・ Queue up user-created stages for downloading to your game
　　　・ View notifications about upcoming events

　・ Splatoon™ 2
　　　・ View detailed results from battles or Salmon Run
　　　・ Check rankings and stage schedules

◆ View your online friends
You can see which of your friends are online from your smartphone—and which games they're playing. You can even send friend requests right from the app!

Note: Some friend features, like adding friends, can only be accessed from a Nintendo Switch system.

◆ Use voice chat during online play
From this app, you can join in on voice chat while playing supported software online. By using the app, your voice-chat status will be automatically synced with the game status—and in games that support team battles, like Splatoon 3, you can choose to chat with just the players who are on your team.

Attention:
● Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features, including voice chat and social-networking services.
● Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) required to use certain features.
● Nintendo Switch system and compatible Nintendo Switch software required to use voice chat and other features.
● Compatible smartphone required.
● Persistent Internet connection required.
● Data charges may apply.
● May include advertising.

Nintendo Switch Online is not available in all countries. Terms apply.
Visit www.nintendo.com/switch-online for more information.

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