Where Can You Find Free Nintendo Switch Resources?

Free stuff; admit it, we all love it. And, when it comes to your Nintendo Switch (be it the original Nintendo Switch, or the upgraded Nintendo Switch OLED, or even the portable Nintendo Switch Lite) free resources are amazing!

Fortunately, there are a number of free Nintendo Switch game depositories and positive ideas to wonderful links around you like topical points. Let’s dive in!

1. The Nintendo eShop

The Nintendo eShop is your one-stop-shop for digital wares. A section featuring only free-to-play games From battle royales like Fortnite to puzzles like Tetris 99, there’s plenty to love—and no need for your wallet.  Simply pick up your Nintendo switch pro controller (or, uh, you know, the default one) and start downloading. Who said free can’t be fun?

2. Nintendo Switch Online (Free Trial)

If you are interested in Nintendo Switch Online but do not want to part with the cash just yet, feel free to check out the free trial. It lets you play online, get access to some sweet NES and SNES classics, and a sprinkle of exclusive content.

This is like getting a little glimpse behind the Nintendo curtain! Note: just be sure you cancel the trial before it rolls into a paid subscription—unless you already listened to last week’s episode and have gone all in, of course!

3. Free Demo Versions of Games

Unsure whether to buy a game? Nintendo has you covered. The eShop has a lot of free demo versions for Nintendo Switch games. Want to sample Super Mario Odyssey, or play some rounds of Animal Crossing: New Horizons before making a commitment? Go ahead! Play the game for free, literally a taste.

A demo is the best way to make sure that you like it before moving forward with a purchase — who doesn’t love a solid demo?

4. Online Communities and Forums

If you need tips, tricks or free tools and resources to make your gaming better, online communities like Reddit and places like forums for games are teeming with others interested in Nintendo Switch.

Forums like r/NintendoSwitch give you everything from where to best find a game suggestion, to hidden free game gems you do not know about. You also get to meet fellow gamers, who are obviously as addicted to owning every Nintendo Switch game as you are.

5. Game Events & Giveaways

Be on the lookout for events and giveaways. Nintendo are notorious for giving away free DLC or even entire games, but only for limited periods of time. We recommend tuning in to Nintendo Direct, as they usually make announcements involving free games or discounts. And hey, who knows? Or maybe you will score a Nintendo Switch OLED in one of their competitions. A gamer can dream, right?

6. YouTube and Streaming Services

Come on—YouTube is full of nothing but free Nintendo videos. Streamers and creators offer gameplay tutorials, gameplay walkthroughs, and even free game giveaways.

And there are channels looking to help you better utilize this portable Nintendo console, whether that be leveling up your Switch Lite gaming skills or discovering where you can score new free-to-play games. There are also places you can watch live streams of gameplay, such as twitch and occasionally get free codes to download in your lap!

Wrapping It Up

So, there you have it! If you’re low-key a cheapskate or simply enjoy the challenge of finding free stuff, there’s no end to the resources available for your Nintendo Switch.

Whether it is free-to-play games, trial subscriptions, standalone YouTube channels or other offerings we highlight here, you can get the most out of your Nintendo Switch OLED or Nintendo Switch Lite without spending very little. Take those free goodies, your Switch will thank you for it.

Have fun and I hope your controller is always charged!