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Can you deregister Switch primary as much as you want?

You can deregister a primary Nintendo Switch console through the Nintendo eShop settings on the console itself. If you don't have access to the primary console, you can deactivate a console from your Nintendo Account remotely; however, this can only be done once per year.
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Can you have 2 primary Switch accounts?

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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How do I deregister a banned Switch as primary console?

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.
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Can I make my Switch primary again?

Note. You can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Changing your primary console changes what can be done on each console where you have linked your 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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How many times can I change primary Switch?

You can change this as often as you need to, but only one console can be the primary at a time.
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What happens if I deregister my primary Switch?

Deregistering one console will allow you to select a different console as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. Each Nintendo Account can have one primary Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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How do I deregister a Switch more than once?

Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Scroll down to the "primary console" section. Select "Deregister" twice to confirm. If your account is set to require a password, you will also need to enter your Nintendo Account password to finish the process.
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What is a permanent console ban Switch?

This error code indicates the Nintendo Switch console you are using has been permanently banned from connecting online due to a breach of the user agreements. A breach of user agreements may include, but is not limited to, activities such as: Fraudulent or unauthorized transactions. Violation of the Code of Conduct.
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Why can't I unlink my Nintendo Account?

Once a Nintendo Account is linked to a user account, this link cannot be undone. The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console.
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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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Can you make 2 Nintendo Accounts with the same email?

'' Only a single email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account. If the email address you have entered is already registered, it cannot be used again.
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Does Nintendo ban stolen Switch?

They may ask you to read your console's serial number, so they check its status. If it's stolen, you'll have to return the device. But on the bright side, you won't get into trouble for owning a stolen Switch (you could otherwise). You can get in touch with the Nintendo support here.
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What causes Switch console ban?

If you suspect your account has been hacked or if your Switch has mods or is jailbroken, you may have been banned from using Nintendo services. This means you won't be able to use the online store to make purchases or play online with other players.
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How do you blacklist a Switch?

Via the Nintendo Switch Console
  1. Select “System Settings.”
  2. Select “Parental Controls.”
  3. Select “Use this Console.”
  4. Select “Restriction Level.”
  5. Navigate to “Communication with Others” to restrict the ability to interact with other players online.
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Is jailbreaking a Nintendo Switch illegal?

It is illegal to import, market, sell or distribute circumvention devices (such as game copiers, USB piracy sticks and mod chips). Nintendo has obtained many decisions from criminal and civil courts across the world that confirms this.
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What does bricking a Switch mean?

What is “bricking”? The term means a device won't function and isn't recoverable. “It is as useful as a brick.” For the Nintendo Switch, this often appears as stuck in the boot screen or not booting at all.
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What consoles can a hacked Switch play?

RetroArch to put it simply, is a multi console emulator capable of playing all of your favorites such as Nintendo, Super Nintendo, N64, Sega Genesis, Sega Master System and even portables such as Gameboy, Gameboy Advance, Nintendo DS and many more!
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Can a Nintendo Switch be tracked?

Yes. With the serial number of your Nintendo Switch, you can work with Nintendo's customer service to track your device's location.
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What happens if I delete a child account on Nintendo Switch?

Any Nintendo Accounts for children that are managed through a parent/guardian's Nintendo Account will also be deleted as part of this process. You may reactivate your account for a period of four weeks after deletion. Once this time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored.
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What does unlinking a Switch account do?

Unlinking a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console does not delete the Nintendo Account or any associated purchases. The Nintendo Account will still be available and can be re-linked to another user account in the future. A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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Can the police track your Nintendo Switch?

With a serial number, Nintendo can pinpoint your Switch's location if the person who stole the console connects it to the internet. Contact your local police department if Nintendo's customer support provides an IP address or location for your stolen Nintendo Switch.
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Can police track stolen Nintendo Switch?

Being a handheld console that's played largely on-the-go, the Nintendo Switch should have a GPS. If you don't have a physical tracking device on your Nintendo Switch, you can only rely on Nintendo Support's assistance to track your console if it's missing or stolen.
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Can you illegally download games on Switch?

The uploading and downloading of pirate copies of Nintendo games is illegal.
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Can 2 switches share 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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