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Can you play with friends without Nintendo 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.
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Do you need Nintendo Online to play with friends?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership may be required for online multiplayer and other online features in compatible games. This service also gives you access to classic NES™ and Super NES™ games, cloud saves, a smart device app, and exclusive offers. To learn more, visit the Nintendo Switch Online site.
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How can I play Nintendo Switch Online with friends for free?

  1. There are two ways to add friends on Nintendo Switch: you can either send a friend request that is then accepted, or accept a request sent to you.
  2. In many Nintendo Switch games, adding someone as a friend is the only way to join online games with them, and voice chat with them.
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Do both players need Nintendo Switch 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.
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What is the purpose of Nintendo Switch Online membership?

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that launched on September 18, 2018, that lets members enjoy online play in compatible Nintendo Switch games, access a selection of classic NES games with online functionality, back up save data for most games, and use additional features for the Nintendo Switch Online ...
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How to play Minecraft with friends on Switch without Nintendo Switch Online?

Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch console is a multiplayer game by default. Local players can join your game by attaching controllers and pressing + on the controller at any point during the game. There are 2 network modes that can be chosen from the main menu by pressing Y: Online Network and Local Network.
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How much does it cost to play online with friends on Nintendo Switch?

With a Nintendo Switch Online membership you can play online multiplayer games on your Nintendo Switch. A basic Nintendo Switch Online membership is $19.99 for a year, while the "Expansion Pack" plan is $49.99.
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How to play Mario Kart 8 with friends without online?

Complete these steps
  1. Have a player create a room and act as a lobby host. Start Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. ...
  2. Have the other players join the room. Start Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. ...
  3. Have the host select the game type and settings, and then start the match.
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How do friends play together in Nintendo Switch?

When someone on your Friend List has invited you to join their game, you can view and accept their invite by selecting your User profile in the top-left of the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu and scrolling down to Online Play Invites.
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Do you need Nintendo Switch Online to play Mario Kart with friends?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to play online, and your Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game must be updated to the latest software version.
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Can I play my games on a friends 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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Can 2 switches play the same game?

Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console. You will not be able to use the same Nintendo Account to access games on multiple consoles simultaneously.
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Can you link 2 Nintendo switches together?

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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Do both players need Mario Kart 8 online?

If you all have your own Nintendo switch, both people must have a copy of Mario Kart 8 in order to play with each other, but on one switch you only need one copy :) Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later. Yes, if you only have one copy of the game you can only play split screen, or with other users online.
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Do you have to pay to play Mario Kart online with friends?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to participate in co-op and competitive online features for many first- and third-party Nintendo Switch games, including Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
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Why can't I join friends on Mario Kart?

Confirm that you have registered Friends to the user playing the game. Restart the Nintendo Switch console. To restart the console, press the POWER Button for three seconds, and then select "Power Options," followed by "Restart." Move the Nintendo Switch console closer to the wireless router.
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How much does switch online cost for a year?

Nintendo Switch Online is available with a variety of subscription plans. These are split into individual or family plans for just Nintendo Switch Online or for Nintendo Switch Online Plus, the expansion pack. The Individual Nintendo Switch Online plan costs $3.99 per month, $7.99 per 3 months, and $19.99 annually.
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What games can you play online without Nintendo Online?

Fortunately, there are a plethora of games you can still play online without a subscription to Nintendo's service.
  • 3 Rocket League.
  • 4 Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. ...
  • 5 Apex Legends. ...
  • 6 Dauntless. ...
  • 7 Knockout City. ...
  • 8 Brawlhalla. ...
  • 9 Overwatch 2. ...
  • 10 Ninjala. ...
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Why won't multiplayer work on Minecraft Nintendo Switch?

Troubleshooting Multiplayer Connection Issues

Make sure you're not using a beta version of Minecraft. If you are, leave it and restart the game. If you're playing on an Xbox, Sony PlayStation™, or Nintendo Switch, ensure you have that console's online subscription service active.
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How many switches can my account be on?

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 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.
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How many players can play Nintendo Switch on console?

Tabletop Mode: Six players

* As with TV Mode, up to eight players can play using Joy-Cons held horizontally, Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers, etc.
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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.
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Do I need to buy 2 games if I have 2 switches?

So to be specific in order to play local ON THEIR OWN CONSOLES each then yes you need two games. However as long as the consoles aren't Switch Lites you can simply Dock the one console with the game and play on the TV with the JoyCons. In addition any digitally purchased game can be "shared" to other switches.
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