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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

The graph below depicts the number of Nintendo Switch Online reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

Nintendo Switch Online Outage Chart 01/12/2026 02:45

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Most Reported Problems

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

  1. Sign in (47%)

    Sign in (47%)

  2. Online Play (47%)

    Online Play (47%)

  3. Matchmaking (6%)

    Matchmaking (6%)

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 StatesMiami Sign in
United StatesValencia Online Play
United StatesNew Orleans Online Play
United StatesLos Angeles Online Play
United StatesBatesville Online Play
United StatesUpper Marlboro Sign in
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Nintendo Switch Online Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • bluetrashcat AB, Blue Trash Cat (@bluetrashcat) reported

    @fembojj @King_Mudkip My controller literally is broken tho because Nintendo forgot how to make good hardware

  • LizBensley Lizzy (@LizBensley) reported

    I can't login the nintendo switch game to Sky! Please fix this! @thatskygame @thatgamecompany

  • Migueternum Migueternum (@Migueternum) reported

    @motiontwin Hey guys. Wanted to report some serious loading times on Nintendo Switch while switching between Ramparts to the Black Bridge. Been reading the same issues in other uses in the Switch platform.

  • Colefreezer Colefreezer (@Colefreezer) reported

    @YouTube disabling the dislike counter is terrible when you have scams, clickbait, or greedy companys vharging almost $90 for online *cough* nintendo. Disabling it doesbt fix anything it just brings more problems. #bringbackdislikes

  • VidyaBeer Vidya (@VidyaBeer) reported

    @Impromptu1988 @Sharito742 @SamusHunter2 the expansion pak is only 4MB of RAM. that’s a drop in the bucket compared to the amount of RAM on the switch the problem with 64 emulation is game specific “micro codes” that are still confidential at nintendo, at least that’s how I understand it

  • mestrepedrok Mestre PedroK (@mestrepedrok) reported

    hello @PowerA I've been having some serious controller drifting problems with your nintendo switch controllers what should I do? is there a fix? or did I threw money away?

  • Crowesq WCRO in Cincinnati (@Crowesq) reported

    I hated to let my kids blow saved money on games for a system like the Nintendo Switch which has absolute trash controllers. Fix your drift, Nintendo.

  • AnacybeleKels Kelly Kollar (@AnacybeleKels) reported

    @NintendoAmerica Since I use the Shinx line a lot and they learn Bite/Crunch... Well, you take a guess. The stupid amount of bugs here is hindering my enjoyment though. ILCA really needs to fix some of these. That said, I changed my mind about using a shiny starter because I got a different idea.

  • Peachtree_5 PeachTree🍑🌳 (@Peachtree_5) reported

    @VaxySquido24 I posted about a free game on switch because I was stuck on a level and the devs read it and replied that they have made a patch and its now just waiting on nintendo accepting it! Yes they shouldn't be rude but some small devs have excellent service 👏

  • maxterdragon Mike (@maxterdragon) reported

    @NintendoAmerica Please fix the N64 games.

  • GenFNY Gengaimo (@GenFNY) reported

    Idk what’s going on. I thought it was the adapter not working on my switch but I got a new one and it still doesn’t register any inputs. Looked online with no fix but just hinting at it being a Nintendo software update messing with the adapter. This is is so frustrating

  • Fedule Fedule (out of stock) (@Fedule) reported

    @ThatSabineGirl Unexpectedly, given how old school they roll, Nintendo is actually the worst platform for this, giving you stuff like the Crash trilogy where games 2 & 3 aren't on the cart. (This is also ironic, because Nintendo themselves are great at actually finishing games before shipping.)

  • maxterdragon Mike (@maxterdragon) reported

    @NintendoAmerica Please fix the N64 games.

  • FiresideWisdom Jaimie (@FiresideWisdom) reported

    @Weasel3071 I have the opposite problem. During a Black Friday moment of madness, I bought the Ringfit for Nintendo Switch. It promises to give you a real workout. And they weren't lying. I'm tempted to add one more exercise to the routine. I wonder just how far away I can throw this thing?

  • Bugjuice__ f: BJ/Kenny (@Bugjuice__) reported

    @treasuresson Probably a copy of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, and something to play it on probably (preferably a Nintendo switch as you wouldn’t need a TV), and a dumpster to hide the “evidence”

  • Mattsa_64 Dylan (feeling like a Toon gorilla) 🌻 (@Mattsa_64) reported

    @nintendolife god why are Nintendo fans against speedrunning, the whole point is to beat the game in less time not enjoy the game in less time. Besides Speedrunning takes alot of practice meaning this guy has beaten Shining Pearl multiple times to find every glitch that is legal to use

  • UVPurple25 GN | UVP (@UVPurple25) reported

    Now that I think about it my top hopes is nerfing Pikachu And if that's somehow impossible THEN dish out a Kirby buff And if that's not even the purpose of this patch then pls Nintendo fix some of the many wrong things in this game

  • hokage_link (WiFi)Kage_link (@hokage_link) reported

    @NintendoVS Hey @NintendoAmerica if you could let link b reverse his bomb pulls that would be great. Also. Buff his downtilt. Soras is the same exact thing but better in every way. Start up. End lag, and longer lasting hitbox

  • tree26190 treeeeeeeeeeeeeee (@tree26190) reported

    dunno if anyone else has tweeted about it, but if you try to Log In to Sky using an account that is linked to an Nintendo Account, you most likely will not be able to access the game (Login Error). this has been an issue for at least an hour now. #thatskygame #skycotl #sky

  • D_B_GUNN Blissta (@D_B_GUNN) reported

    @NintendoCanada @NintendoAmerica Can I get someone that can help me out? I've sent my oled switch out twice now and my screen still has the same grainy pixel issue that its had for the past month now the manifest claims it had something replaced but its literally the same switch

  • patricknotirl patrick (@patricknotirl) reported

    nintendo wii broken

  • NivekARC NivekA (@NivekARC) reported

    @MLBDrops Is not that easy, did you see Trea Turner Forced Errors? Again post Nintendo MARINERS DOESN'T spend that much either,

  • 1andDon3 Mitch Rasicot (@1andDon3) reported

    @_temmi @GamersInitiati1 @infrarogue89 Series X, Series S, PC, your tablet, your phone if you're on the go & desperate, smart TVs will be getting it soon. I've said before if Nintendo & Sony got really cool their players could get the app too. Xbox has expressed interest in putting the service on different platforms

  • tinyvulpiix 🎃 lil vulpix 🦇 (@tinyvulpiix) reported

    has anyone gone through Nintendo to fix joy con drift?

  • Triassic_Terror 💀Void Monger💀 (@Triassic_Terror) reported

    There's tons of RPG maker games with devs that don't toss Nintendo level DMCA threats e.g Undertale, IB, Ao-Oni, Lisa, OFF etc. All of these allow at the MINIMUM free fangames. Even Toby Fox can do it without copyright issues on his end at all despite having the same background

  • maxterdragon Mike (@maxterdragon) reported

    @NintendoAmerica Please fix the N64 games.

  • Dart_Adams Dart_Adams (@Dart_Adams) reported

    I remember once in an issue of Nintendo Power, I think Howard (Bow Tie White Guy) was talking about how he didn't know how "tape" became slang for Nintendo cartridges and he stressed they're called "Game Paks" and contain no tape... BRUH. WE NEVER CALLED THEM JAWNS "GAME PAKS".

  • Bumbelin Bumbelin (@Bumbelin) reported

    i hacked the code, im not scarred for life by my own voice if the mii channel theme is playing the whole time on the background i swear nintendo soundtracks fix everything

  • JamesOl40452511 James Olive (@JamesOl40452511) reported

    Television Adverts I seem to have a problem with my television. I've just seen a Nintendo advert showing a totally white family. No mixed race relationship. Should I call a television engineer?

  • maxterdragon Mike (@maxterdragon) reported

    @NintendoAmerica Please fix the N64 games