Install Nintendo Switch Online Android in PC (Windows 11/10/7 and Mac)

In Entertainment by Developer Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Last Updated: February 06, 2024

If you are interested in installing Nintendo Switch Online on your PC, there are 3 ways to do so using BlueStacks, LDPLayer, Nox app player like emulators. Alternatively, you can use any of the following BlueStacks alternatives. Read the rest of the article to learn more about how to install Nintendo Switch Online on your PC.

This tutorial guide helps you download and install Nintendo Switch Online in PC and you can install Nintendo Switch Online 2.9.0 in your Windows PC and Mac OS. This app is developed by Nintendo Co., Ltd. and listed under Entertainment.

Download and Install Nintendo Switch Online in PC (Windows and Mac OS)

Following are the 3 methods to install Nintendo Switch Online in PC:

1. Install Nintendo Switch Online in PC using BlueStacks

BlueStacks is an Android App Player that allows you to run Android apps on PC. To install an Android app on your PC using BlueStacks, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Install BlueStacks on your PC
Step 2: Launch BlueStacks on your PC
Step 3: Click the "My Apps" button in the emulator once BlueStacks is launched.
Step 4: Search for the app you want to install i.e. Nintendo Switch Online
Step 5: From the search results, select the Nintendo Switch Online app and install it.
Step 6: To download apps from Google Play on BlueStacks, login to your Google account.
Step 7: After logging in, the installation process for Nintendo Switch Online will begin, which will depend on your internet connection.

Hints: If you are having LOADING issue with BlueStacks software simply install the Microsoft .NET Framework in your PC.

Note: If you are Mac user, you need to download BlueStacks for Mac (a .dmg installation file).

Download BlueStacks

2. Install Nintendo Switch Online in PC with Noxplayer

To install and use the Nintendo Switch Online app on your PC using Nox App Player, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Install Nox App Player on your PC.
Step 2: Once installed, run Nox App Player on your PC and login to your Google account.
Step 3: In the Nox App Player, click on the "Searcher" icon and search for the Nintendo Switch Online app.
Step 4: Select the Nintendo Switch Online app from the search results and install it on your Nox emulator.
Step 5: Once the installation is completed, you will be able to play Nintendo Switch Online on your PC using Nox App Player.

For a detailed guide on Noxplayer Installation, see this page.

Download NoxPlayer

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3. How to Install Nintendo Switch Online in Windows 11

To install Nintendo Switch Online on your Windows 11 device, please follow the tutorial below.

Step 1: Install Windows Subsystem for Android according to the tutorial.
Step 2: Once you have successfully installed Windows Subsystem for Android, proceed to install Google Play Store on Windows 11.
Step 3: Using Google Play Store on your Windows 11 device, search for the Nintendo Switch Online app that you wish to install.
Step 4: Select the Nintendo Switch Online app from the search results, and install it just as you would on an Android device.

Conclusion: After following the above 3 methods, you can easily run Nintendo Switch Online on your Windows or macOS systems.

Nintendo Switch Online APK file details:

Best Android Emulators	Bluestacks & Nox App Player
Operating Systems	Windows 7,8/10/11 or Mac
App Developer	Nintendo Co., Ltd.
App Updated	February 06, 2024
APK Version	2.9.0
Category	Entertainment
Android Version Required for emulator	Android 6.0 and up
APK File Size	39.65 MBs
File Name	com-nintendo-znca-2-9-0_SOFTSTRIBE.apk