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Can I have the same island on two switches?

You can only create one island per Nintendo Switch system, even if you use multiple games. A different system is required to create a different island.
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Can two switches play Animal Crossing together?

Up to eight players with their own Nintendo Switch console and a copy of the software can play together on an island via online or local multiplayer. Online play is only available between players on your Nintendo Switch friend list OR players that you have shared a Dodo Code with.
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Can you play the same game on two 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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Can I play my island on another Switch?

There are two options to transfer your save data for the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons game to another Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, or Nintendo Switch Lite system. You can either transfer your full island save data—including everything on it—or individual player data—that is, just a player resident.
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Can two people play Animal Crossing on the same Switch with different islands?

And though there is a travel theme to New Horizons, Kyogoku confirmed you can't set up a tent on a friend's island. However, Kyogoku told IGN you can make up to eight playable accounts on one Nintendo Switch and they will be able to live on the same island. You cannot have multiple islands, however.
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How to share Animal Crossing New Horizons on 2 Switch with 1 game copy

Do you need two copies of Animal Crossing to transfer?

Think of it as one person moving away: the island stays where it is and its other residents can carry on as usual. Important note: For this to work, you need two systems and two Animal Crossing: New Horizons games (one for each system).
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Can I share my Switch games with my family?

While the Switch does allow you to add multiple accounts to a single family unit, this won't actually allow you to share most games. Instead, you'll simply have to designate a primary game-buying account, and hope against hope that people don't want to play the same titles at the same time.
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How do I use two switches with one account?

How to Use Multiple Switch Units With the Same Account. To add your existing Nintendo account to an additional Switch, simply create a new local account on your Switch with your preferred name, then complete the process by linking that account to your Nintendo account by using your login and password.
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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.
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Can you share an island in Animal Crossing Online?

Additionally, up to eight people can play together on one island via local wireless or online play. Local wireless play and online play require one console and one copy of the software per player. For online play, a Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and a Nintendo Account are required.
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How do I transfer my island to a new Switch?

Follow these steps:
  1. On the original Switch, click “Source,” then click on “Yes” once your island shows up. ...
  2. On the new Switch, select “Target.”
  3. On the original Switch, click “Continue.”
  4. On the new Switch, click “Proceed.”
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Can you transfer games between switches?

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.
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Do you need 2 switches for Mario Kart live?

One Nintendo Switch system and one Mario or Luigi kart is required. Each player needs their own Joy-Con or Pro Controller. Split Screen: Two players with two karts can race together on the same Nintendo Switch system. One Nintendo Switch system is required.
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Do both people need the game to play Switch online?

If one player purchases a family membership, the others will still need to be added to the family group to use the service. The Nintendo Switch Online membership will automatically apply to everyone in the family group, including people that are added to the group later.
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Can you have the same save data on two switches?

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. *With Nintendo Switch Family, you can transfer between each console types.
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How do I know which Switch is primary?

To verify whether a console is the primary console for your Nintendo Account, check the "primary console" section in your Nintendo eShop Account Information.
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Can I put my Switch in someone else's dock?

Yes, you can.
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Can 2 kids share a Nintendo Switch?

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.
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Can you use DLC on multiple accounts Switch?

While using the primary console, any user account on the console can play the downloadable content you have purchased.
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What is primary and secondary account Switch?

Here's how it works: Primary Switch: Your account can launch any game offline or online and can play them without limit. Secondary Switch: Your account can only launch games when you have an online connection. If you go offline (like on a plane or subway), you cannot Switch to another game.
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Do you have to buy Animal Crossing for each Switch?

One Nintendo Switch and one copy of the game is required for each unique island."
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How do I play Animal Crossing with my wife?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Multiplayer
  1. Load the game and, using the Nook Phone, select the Call Islander app. ...
  2. You'll be able to summon any of the other villagers living on that Switch's island to your gameplay session.
  3. A quick controller recalibration and you're all set to start playing together on one screen.
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Will my Animal Crossing island transfer to a new Switch?

If you have enabled island backup, you will be able to restore the last saved version of your island and all residents on a replacement Nintendo Switch console. You must have already enabled island backup on the original console to use this feature, but you can restore the island save data using only the new console.
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Is OLED Switch worth it?

If it's your first time buying a Switch, it's definitely worth considering the OLED model, but only if you plan on playing in handheld mode. If you are planning on mainly using it docked, the regular model is probably the better choice.
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