The Best Nintendo & Switch Subreddits in 2026

Nintendo has one of the most loyal fanbases on Reddit, with huge communities for its consoles and for nearly every flagship franchise. Many of them are among the most active gaming subreddits on the site.

These are the best Nintendo subreddits in 2026, covering the Switch family, deals, and the franchises that keep people coming back.

Published . Member counts are approximate; activity checked September 25, 2026.

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  1. 1
    r/NintendoSwitch7.7M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: The main Switch community

    News, game discussion, and hardware talk for Nintendo's console family.

  2. 2
    r/nintendo2.2M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Nintendo as a company

    Announcements, Nintendo Directs, and discussion across Nintendo's history.

  3. 3
    r/NintendoSwitch290K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Switch 2 owners

    Dedicated to the Switch 2 — hardware, accessories, and new releases.

  4. 4
    r/casualnintendo185K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Relaxed Nintendo chat

    Memes, fan art, and casual posts that the main subs don't allow.

  5. 5
    r/NintendoSwitchDeals380K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: eShop & retail deals

    Tracks price drops on Switch games and hardware.

  6. 6
    r/Switch470K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Alternative Switch community

    A more laid-back general Switch community with lighter moderation.

  7. 7
    r/zelda3.2M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: The Legend of Zelda

    Everything Zelda, from the classics to the newest entries.

  8. 8
    r/pokemon4.6M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Pokémon games & fandom

    The largest Pokémon community, covering games, art, and news.

  9. 9
    r/smashbros1.4M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Super Smash Bros.

    Competitive play, clips, and fan discussion for Smash.

  10. 10
    r/AnimalCrossing2.6M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Animal Crossing

    Island designs, trades, and cozy community posts.

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    r/Mario300K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Mario games

    Discussion and fan content across the Mario franchise.

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    r/Metroid170K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Metroid series

    A dedicated fan community for the Metroid series.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the biggest Nintendo subreddit?

r/NintendoSwitch is the largest Nintendo community, followed by r/pokemon and r/zelda for franchises.

Is there a Switch 2 subreddit?

Yes, r/NintendoSwitch2 is dedicated to the Switch 2, while r/NintendoSwitch covers the whole Switch family.

Where can I find Switch game deals?

r/NintendoSwitchDeals tracks eShop and retail price drops.

Can I take over an abandoned Nintendo subreddit?

Yes. Subreddits for older Nintendo games and spin-offs are frequently abandoned. If every human moderator has been inactive for 60+ days, you can request the subreddit through r/redditrequest. DeadSubs finds these communities for you.

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