Can all users on Switch play downloaded games?

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.

Can multiple users play digital games on Switch?

Yes. Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*. Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console.

Can family members share downloaded games on Nintendo Switch?

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

Can you share downloaded games on multiple switches?

Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch consoles that you wish to play your digital games on. Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console.

Why can't other users play my games on Switch?

This error message means that you are not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. On a non-primary console, the game can only be started by the player that owns the game. The solution depends on who originally purchased the game.

GameSharing on Nintendo Switch

Can I purchase a game on one account and then access it from a different account on the same console?

Can I purchase a game on one account and then access it from a different account on the same console? As long as that account is logged into the Xbox, any other account on that Xbox can play that game. You can have multiple accounts logged into the same Xbox at the same time.

How do I share downloaded games on Switch?

Can two switches play Mario Kart with one game?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports wireless play, allowing up to 8 players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles together via a local wireless connection.

Can you share Nintendo Switch games with family same console?

Yes, you can. Even if your family members are using their accounts on different Nintendo Switch consoles, if you have a Family Membership and create a Family Group, then each account can use the Nintendo Swich Online services. You don't need to use the same Nintendo Switch as the person who purchased the membership.

Can 2 users use the same Nintendo Account?

Adding a user

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Users" → "Add User". Select how you'd like to add a user. If you've already linked a Nintendo Account with a user on another console, you can select "Import User Data from Another Console".

How does game sharing work on Switch?

Like the PS4 and Xbox One, gamesharing on Nintendo Switch basically boils down to signing out of your account on one console and signing into your account on another. However, there are a few things you'll need to do with your Switch before you can get started.

Can you play downloaded Switch games on another Switch?

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.

Do both players need the same game to play Nintendo Switch?

So to be specific in order to play local ON THEIR OWN CONSOLES each then yes you need two games. However as long as the consoles aren't Switch Lites you can simply Dock the one console with the game and play on the TV with the JoyCons. In addition any digitally purchased game can be "shared" to other switches.

How does Nintendo Switch work for 2 players?

You'll be able to play select games for up to two players with the included Joy-Con (one controller per person). You'll also be able to purchase extra controllers for multiplayer games for 3+ players.

Can multiple accounts share games?

Only the primary account holder can share their Game Pass benefits via home sharing. Group members cannot share with other accounts on their console.

How to get a game that is already purchased on another Nintendo Account?

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access the shop settings, and highlight Redownload. Select the game in the list of previously purchased titles, then select the orange icon to redownload.

How do I share games between accounts?

To gameshare on PS5, navigate to Settings--> Users and Accounts--> Other and select Console Sharing and Offline Play. Then, have your friend sign in to your console with their PSN account, and you will both have access to the game library on each other's consoles.

Is game sharing legal on Switch?

You can share your physical games with no problems whatsoever. Just make sure you redeem the gold coins from your cartridge (if the game is eligible) before doing so.

Does each user need a Nintendo Account?

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.

Does each family member need their own Nintendo Account?

As with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, each Nintendo Account needs an Individual Membership or needs to be part of a Family Membership to access Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack benefits.

How many people can share a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together into one group. Family groups can include: One admin account to manage the group.

What are the cons of game sharing?

How many times can you change primary Switch?

Set your new Switch as the primary console

A single Switch can be the primary console for as many accounts as you want, but each account can only set one Switch as its primary.

Can you play a game from another account?

If you set one of the accounts as “Primary” on that console, then the other accounts will be able to play downloaded games that have licenses attached to that “Primary” account. Keep in mind that a PSN account can only be “Primary” on a single console.