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Can I redownload my games if I get a new Switch?

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account
Nintendo Account
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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.
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Can I redownload my games on a new Switch?

You can only redownload games using the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase the game. If a specific game or DLC item shows "Purchased" in Nintendo eShop but you are unable to redownload it, you may find our information on Software Displays "Purchased" in the Nintendo Switch eShop helpful.
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Will I lose my games if I get a new Switch?

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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What happens if you put a Switch game into a different 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.
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Do you have to rebuy games for a second Switch?

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.
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Can you have 2 switches with the same 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.
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How do I transfer game data to a new Switch?

  1. From the HOME Menu, select “System Settings” > “Data Management” > “Transfer Your Save Data.”
  2. Select “Receive Save Data” and place both consoles near each other. Important: ...
  3. Once the save data transfer is complete, select “OK.” You can now resume your game on the target console.
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Can I use my old SD card on my new Switch?

You can also use a given microSD card in one Switch: If you plug your microSD card into another Switch, that Switch will format the microSD card, deleting all the data on it. The only files you can pass between microSD cards are screenshots and videos.
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Why isn't my save data transferring to my new Switch?

Ensure both consoles are connected to the internet. Verify that both consoles have the latest system update installed. Verify that the same Nintendo Account is linked to a user on each console. Ensure both consoles are near each other.
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Is the Switch OLED 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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Can you download the same game on two switches?

Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch system. On any of your systems, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that system. You will not be able to use your Nintendo Account to access games on multiple systems simultaneously.
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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.
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Can you play Mario Kart on two switches 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 play 8 person Mario Kart on 2 switches?

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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How many switches do you need for 8 player Mario Kart?

Two to Eight Nintendo Switches

Two- to eight-player wireless multiplayer, each on one Switch screen.
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Do you need 2 switches for Mario Kart home circuit?

One Nintendo Switch system is required. Each player needs their own controller and their own kart (Mario or Luigi). Local Wireless: Up to four players with their own Nintendo Switch system and Mario or Luigi kart can race together over Local Wireless Communication.
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How many years should a switch last?

The idea of the Switch, however, has remained the same. Its models mainly use the same type of CPU and GPU, too. As I discussed with former Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé, the Switch seems due for some sort of upgrade... but according to Nintendo, the Switch's life cycle could be as long as 10 years.
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What is the average lifespan of a switch?

I saw an article recently in which Nintendo said that they aim to increase the life expectancy of the Switch beyond the normal 6 years a console tends to be around for.
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How many years can you get from having a switch?

The Glock switches have actually been illegal since 1986. And those who are found in possession of them can receive 10 years in federal prison.
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How many switches can you have on one account?

You can have one primary console at a time for your Nintendo Account. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
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Are digital Switch games tied to console?

You can use your Nintendo Account to play your digital games on non-primary Nintendo Switch consoles, but the Nintendo Switch console must be connected online and other users on that console will not be able to play those games.
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Can Nintendo Switch family members share games?

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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Does switch OLED last longer?

The Switch OLED has the same 4.5-9 hours battery life, depending on usage, as its LCD counterpart, and the same 3-hour charging time. However, OLED displays are more energy-efficient.
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Why is Switch OLED so expensive?

As reported by Bloomberg, Nintendo's bet on the Switch (OLED Model) and its increased price follows the COVID-19 pandemic where Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have had trouble meeting demand from those looking for “entertainment and escape” while being isolated at home. Click here to read the full article.
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Is OLED better than old Switch?

By far and away, the biggest difference between the models is the display. As the latest model's name suggests, it sports an OLED panel, which provides better colour accuracy, higher contrast, and overall better picture performance.
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