Is Nintendo Online down?
The modern world of connected devices is great when everything is working but a total pain when it goes wrong. These days we rely on online services and the infrastructure behind them so you might be wondering things like is Nintendo Online down?
When it comes toNintendo Online, the subscription service you need to play multiplayerSwitch gamesover the internet use cloud save data and more, there’s an easy way to check whether the service is down or working as normal.
Simply head to theofficial Nintendo pageand see what it says under ‘Online Service Status’. Hopefully it will say “All servers are operating normally”.
You can also check maintenance information as well as maintenance scheduled for the future.
If not then the problem will be elsewhere, perhaps with your local Wi-Fi connection or your internet service provider like BT.
With the coronavirus outbreak and a huge game likeAnimal Crossing New Horizonsbeing released, it’s possible that Nintendo Online might see a large amount of demand that the servers can’t cope with.
Read about howgaming is the answer to your self-isolation anxiety.
Author: Chris Martin, Reviews Editor, Tech Advisor
Chris got his break as a reporter at infamous site The Inquirer and has been at Tech Advisor for more than 12 years. With a BA degree in Music Technology, audio is his specialism, but over the years he has reviewed all kinds of gadgets, from smartwatches to mesh Wi-Fi to coffee machines.
