Can I access my Nintendo account on another switch?

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.

How do I link my Nintendo Account to another Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select your user icon to access your user page. Select "Profile" → "Link Nintendo Account", and follow the on-screen instructions.

Can two Nintendo switches be connected together?

If everyone is gathered in the same room, you can link together up to eight Nintendo Switch family systems via local wireless (also known as “couch co-op”) in compatible games. You can also hop online to play with family and friends who are far away.

Can 2 Nintendo accounts on the same Switch share an online?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system. Multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership.

Can I play the same game on 2 switches?

Purchases made using a Nintendo Account can be redownloaded and played on any Nintendo Switch console it is linked to. You can link your Nintendo Account to user profiles on multiple consoles. Only one Nintendo Switch console can be the primary console for your Nintendo Account at any given time.

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How many users can be linked to a Nintendo Account?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch.

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.

Does each profile need Nintendo online?

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.

Does every account on a Switch need online?

Nintendo Online is only needed for multiplayer over the internet, however. Those without a subscription can still use the Switch's Local Wireless Play feature between two Switch consoles, with up to three players on each console.

Can two Nintendo Accounts share games?

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 I unlink a Nintendo Account from switch?

To unlink a single Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console, delete the associated user account. To unlink all Nintendo Accounts from a Nintendo Switch console, initialize the Nintendo Switch console.

Why can't I link my Nintendo account to my switch?

The date of birth listed for the Nintendo Network ID must match the date of birth for the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to. You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID if the country of residence setting does not match that of the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to.

Do I need a separate Nintendo Account for each Switch?

Please note that 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. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.

What is the advantage of Nintendo Switch family membership?

The Nintendo Switch Online family plan is a group plan for online services, granting multiple users access to online multiplayer features in games, a library of NES and SNES games, cloud storage for game data, voice chat via a smartphone app, and special offers on games and hardware.

How much is the family plan for Nintendo Switch Online?

The Family Plan costs $34.99 per year and allows the entire family access to Nintendo Switch Online. To add the expansion pack to this subscription, you pay a total of $79.99 per year.

How do I merge Nintendo accounts?

How many people can use a Nintendo Switch at once?

Q&A. [Switch] How many controllers can I pair with my console at the same time? Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously.

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 2 people play Nintendo Switch without TV?

Of the three available play modes, Tabletop Mode and Handheld Mode can be used without a television.

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.

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

Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console. If you change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, your games will not be playable by others on the system unless you make it the primary one again for your Nintendo Account.

What is the difference between a Nintendo Network ID and a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Network ID is an account allowing the user to access online services such as the eShop, Miiverse, and Wii U Chat on the Wii U and 3DS consoles. A Nintendo Account, on the other hand, is an online account that allows you to use online services such as the eShop and online play on the Nintendo Switch console.

Will linking a Nintendo Account erase everything?

(Data on the microSD card will not be deleted.) Any Nintendo Accounts linked to the console will not be deleted, but they will be unlinked from the system. After initializing the console, you can create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account.

Does deleting a user on switch delete the account?

If you delete your Nintendo Account off the system, nothing will actually happen to the account itself.

How do I remove my Nintendo account from other consoles?

Using a web browser, visit the Nintendo Account website. Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deactivate. Select Shop Menu. Select Deregister Primary Console.