Do I need a Nintendo Account to download games?

What do I need to download a game? You'll need a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo 3DS family system, Nintendo Account, Nintendo Network ID, Internet connection, and Nintendo eShop access to download the game once you've purchased it.

Can you download Switch games without membership?

Now, you have to have a subscription to use the online features of first-party Nintendo games and most third-party games. The one major exception is Fortnite, which can be played online without a subscription.

Why do I need a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems (such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases). A Nintendo Account is also used for certain web services (like My Nintendo), and can be used with smart-device applications (like Super Mario Run).

Do you need a Nintendo Account to use download code?

Important: A Nintendo Account is required to redeem download codes online. If you are redeeming a download code on a Wii U console or Nintendo 3DS system, you must also link your Nintendo Network ID to your Nintendo Account.

Can you have a Nintendo Account without paying?

Notes: A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian.

Do Nintendo Accounts Cost Money? (Are They Free?)

What do you do if you don't have a Nintendo Account?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and click Sign in/Create account. Click Create a Nintendo Account. Fill in the required information, then click Submit.

Does everyone need a Nintendo Account?

Multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership. If one player purchases a family membership, the others will still need to be added to the family group to use the service.

Do you need a Nintendo Account to buy games online?

How can I purchase a game on Nintendo.com? A Nintendo Account is required to purchase games through the My Nintendo Store. For Nintendo 3DS game purchases, you'll need to link your Nintendo Network ID (NNID) to your Nintendo Account before you can complete your purchase.

Do you need a Nintendo Network ID for eShop?

A Nintendo Network ID is required to use any of the online features on Wii U (Nintendo eShop, online software modes, etc). A Nintendo Network ID is required for each player on the system. Any user accounts that are not linked to a Nintendo Network ID will not be able to access the system's online features.

What is the purpose of a Nintendo Switch account?

A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty service.

Can you play Mario Kart on switch without membership?

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.

How do I download games to my Nintendo switch?

Can you play Nintendo Switch Online games offline?

Games can be played while you are offline, but you must have an active membership and must regularly verify your membership by connecting to the internet.

Is there a difference between a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo online account?

A Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services (including the Nintendo Switch eShop), smart device applications (like Super Mario Run), off-device software purchases, and the My Nintendo loyalty service. A Nintendo Account is created off-device (through the Nintendo Account website).

What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo online account?

A Nintendo Network ID is an account allowing the user to access online services such as the eShop, Miiverse, and Wii U Chat on the Wii U and 3DS consoles. A Nintendo Account, on the other hand, is an online account that allows you to use online services such as the eShop and online play on the Nintendo Switch console.

What does a Nintendo Account include?

A Nintendo Account is an account that provides access to certain features on Nintendo Switch, including access to the Nintendo eShop, the Nintendo Switch Online membership service, and the My Nintendo rewards program.

Does Nintendo have a monthly fee?

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.

Are games free on Nintendo Switch?

Did you know that there are lots of amazing free-to-play games available for the Nintendo Switch™ system? Now you do! Whether you're starting your game library or looking to build it up, you can add a few more games without having to empty your coffers*.

Does my child need their own Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Parents and guardians can create and manage individual Nintendo Accounts for children ages 12 and younger.

Does each family member need their own Nintendo Account?

As with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, each Nintendo Account needs an Individual Membership or needs to be part of a Family Membership to access Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack benefits.

Why can't I download games on my Nintendo Switch?

If a digital game won't download it usually means there isn't enough storage space left in the console. The Nintendo Switch has a ridiculously small storage space of 32 GB. Most games could take up between 2–5 GB, sometimes even more than that!

What happens when you download a game on Nintendo Switch?

The downloaded game will be saved to your Nintendo Switch system's internal memory or microSD card (sold separately) so if you download multiple games, you can play them at any time without needing to change Nintendo Switch Game Cards.

Can you download games on Nintendo Switch from another account?

Additonal information. 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.

Why do I need a Nintendo Account for Mario Kart?

A Nintendo Account allows you to play Mario Kart Tour and access other Nintendo services. A Nintendo Account is required to start Mario Kart Tour. If you do not have a Nintendo Account, please follow the steps below to create one: ① After installing the app, tap ""Next"" on the Nintendo Account screen.