Are digital games tied to account or console?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.

Are digital switch games tied to console?

Information. Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. You can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.

Do digital games stay on your account?

Content is tied to your account. So if you get a new One and set it as your Home console, then the games will follow you. If you were to sell a One, you would have to leave your account on their and leave it as your Home console in order for anyone else to use the games.

Are switch games locked to console or account?

You can play digital games that you've purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can also be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.

Are games to the Xbox or the account?

The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends. In most cases, it's best if the Microsoft Store and Xbox accounts are the same.

Are Nintendo Switch Games Tied/Linked To A Console/Account?

Do Xbox games stay on console or account?

Yes, you can play your entire digital game library wherever you're signed in (in addition to on your home console).

Do Xbox games save to account or console?

While you're playing a game, game data is stored on your Xbox console. When you leave a game, your data is stored to both your hard drive and the cloud. The Xbox network keeps important data in sync so that you don't lose anything if you use another console or switch to a new one.

Are Nintendo Switch digital games transferable?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.

Do Switch games transfer through accounts?

Downloaded content isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. Anyone that uses the purchaser's primary console has access to the digital games or DLC that have been purchased by that Nintendo Account, per Nintendo's terms and conditions.

Do Switch games stay on Nintendo Account?

Downloadable software that you purchase is tied to your Nintendo Account and can be played on your primary Nintendo Switch console and, under certain conditions, other Nintendo Switch consoles where you link your Nintendo Account.

Can Xbox digital games be transferred?

Check here for the known game issues that we're currently tracking and find out what you can do about them. Network transfer lets one Xbox console copy games and apps from another console, so long as they're on the same home network. Copying this way can be faster than downloading another copy of the same game or app.

Can I make a new Xbox account and keep my games?

As long as you add the new email account to your current Xbox account, then set it as the primary, then remove the old one, you will be fine. If you just create a new Xbox/MS account and delete the old one, then you will permanently lose all your digital games and progress.

What happens when you buy a digital game online?

After purchasing a digital computer game, you will receive a code and a link to a PDF or website where you can enter your code to download the game. When you buy a digital console game, you will receive an email with a code that can be used to download your purchase in your gaming system dashboard.

What happens if I buy a game digitally for the Nintendo Switch and then get the physical?

The short answer is, nothing bad happens if you insert a cartridge for a game you already own digitally. And nothing bad will happen if you own the game physically, but buy digitally later on. If you have both physical & digital, the switch will play the game from the cart when the cart is inserted.

Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.

Can I have the same account on 2 switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.

Will my games transfer if I sell my Switch?

Yes. On your primary console. And each profile on that console will have separate save data for the games in question. You can also use the same account with multiple consoles and download and access your digital games from those secondary consoles.

Can you play digital Switch games on multiple accounts?

All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.

Is Xbox account tied to Microsoft account?

To use Xbox features and services, your Xbox profile is required to be linked to a Microsoft account. Keeping your account info updated makes it easier for Microsoft/Xbox to contact you when something comes up, and it helps avoid problems when trying to make purchases from the Microsoft Store.

Does removing Xbox account delete games?

Before Deleting Your Account

Before you completely delete your Xbox Live account, you should know that once you request deletion, it's gone forever – and that includes all your games, funds, subscriptions, and everything you have on the account.

How do I transfer Xbox games from one console to another?

Is it better to buy physical or digital games?

Much of it comes down to personal preference. If you like having shelves lined with your games that you can browse and reminisce, you'll want to go for physical. If you prefer the convenience and speed offered through digital purchases, and don't want game boxes lying around, then you'll want to go digital.

Why can't you resell digital games?

Digital games can't be stuffed into a bag and hauled down to Main Street. They are lumps of code that are owned and controlled by the publishers of the games, and their retail partners. The code cannot be sold on, at least, not legally, without the publisher's permission.

How do digital games work on Xbox?

Digital games can be shared with anyone who signs in to your home Xbox. That includes games offered through Xbox Game Pass or an Xbox Live Gold subscription. And you can play digital games you own wherever you're signed in, no disc required.

Can you have 2 Xbox consoles on one account?

You can sign in to multiple devices at once, such as an Xbox One console, Xbox Series X|S console, mobile device, Windows device, or through cloud gaming. However, there are exceptions to this rule.