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Can multiple people have the same primary console?

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.
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Can 2 accounts have same primary console?

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. While using the primary console, any user account on the console can play the downloadable content you have purchased.
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Can multiple users use the same Nintendo Account?

Purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 Nintendo Account users). Family memberships can be purchased by anyone aged 18+.
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Can multiple accounts play the same game on Switch?

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.
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Do I need separate Nintendo Account for each user?

You'll need a user account in order to play on Nintendo Switch. And if you'd like to use online features, a Nintendo Account must be linked to a user account on your console.
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Game Sharing With Multiple Nintendo Switches

How many Nintendo Accounts can be linked to a console?

Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you've purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account.
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Can family members share 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.
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How much is Nintendo family membership?

Don't forget—you can team up with seven other people with a Family Membership! Each of you can enjoy all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for only about $10 per person a year—share the fun and share the savings!
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How many switches can be on a family plan?

Purchasing a Nintendo Online subscription as a family group is the most cost-effective way to gain access to Nintendo Switch Online features. A Family Membership is $34.99 for 12 months and allows 8 Nintendo Account holders to access Nintendo Switch Online from the same or even separate consoles!
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How many times can you change primary Switch?

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 multiple accounts use game pass on same console?

Only the primary account holder can share their Game Pass benefits via home sharing.
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Can multiple Xbox accounts use the same console?

Can I use my Xbox console for multiple accounts? Yes, you can have multiple accounts on an Xbox. Each account will have a main Xbox associated with it though, which can be changed. If an account is on its main Xbox, anyone on that Xbox can play the games owned by that account, from their account.
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Can you have multiple accounts as primary?

Absolutely! As long as the account with playstation plus has that PS4 set to primary (Found in account management -> Set PS4 as primary) then you can share anything on that account with any other user on that PS4. Yes. Can I use Multiple accounts on one PS4 to play different games?
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Can only Switch families once every 12 months?

You can only switch families once every 12 months. If you leave a family group and join a new one, you won't be able to join another family group for 12 months. The 12-month rule only applies if you use a paid Google subscription, such as Google One or YouTube Premium.
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What is the point of a Nintendo family 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. General Nintendo Accounts.
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What is the difference between single and family Nintendo membership?

An “Individual Membership” covers one person's Nintendo Account using the service, whereas a “Family Membership” covers up to 8 different accounts.
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What does the 12 month Nintendo membership give you?

With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you'll get access to online play in compatible games, an ever-growing catalog of classic NES™ and Super NES™ titles with newly added online play, cloud backup for your save data in compatible games, extra features for the free Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, and access ...
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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 I download the same game on two different switches?

To do it, one system needs to be signed into the account used to purchase the digital game. Then log into the eShop and deregister that Switch as the primary system. On a second system, log into the account with the game in question. This will make the second console the account's primary system.
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How do I make my secondary Switch primary?

Complete These Steps:

On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account. Use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop on the second console. The console will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
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How many consoles can you share with?

The process of gamesharing on Xbox comes with some caveats, mainly: Gamesharing is limited to two people at a time. You won't be able to add another person into the mix unless you stop game sharing with your original gameshare partner. Only gameshare with someone you trust.
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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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What is the difference between primary account and joint account?

Joint accounts are basically regular bank accounts that are opened so that all the individuals who hold the account can enjoy equal benefits when it comes to deposits and withdrawals. However, joint accounts have a primary account holder and the other/s are considered as secondary account holders.
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How many accounts can I have activated as primary?

Each player can have one PS4 console activated as the primary PS4 console for their account.
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