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In about half a year, Nintendo Switch Online has accumulated almost 10 million users, forecasting a very bright future for the platform.

Recently, it was announced that the Nintendo Switch had shipped more than 34 million units, outpacing the fan-favorite Nintendo 64 in units shipped. Now, Nintendo has announced in a report that Nintendo Switch Online currently has 9.8 million total users, including family memberships.

Nintendo Switch Online was first launched in September 2018, and prices ranged anywhere from $3.99 USD for one month, $7.99 USD for three months, $19.99 USD for a year and $34.99 for a family plan for more than one user.

Additionally, Tetris 99 has helped boost the popularity of Nintendo Switch Online and the Switch as a whole. Nintendo has stated that 2.8 million accounts have played Tetris 99 and are implementing in-game events in order to keep consumers hooked.

Also, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was the most popular title on the Switch as it was reported that most new Switch owners played Super Smash Bros. Ultimate first. Around 26 percent of players played Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as opposed to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which 16 percent of players played, according to the same report.

Lastly, Nintendo has made 118.8 billion yen on digital sales, which comes to roughly $1.067 billion in US dollars. That is a nice number as it shows that digital sales will continue to be a large part of what Nintendo and other game companies do as time goes on.

With the Nintendo Switch’s immense popularity currently, there is no doubt that it will continue to post impressive numbers. All that remains to be seen is how long Nintendo can keep riding this wave of profit though considering Nintendo’s track record. It’s not outside the realm of possibility to see Nintendo Switch Online’s numbers continue to grow and grow as time goes on.