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Do I need a Nintendo Switch for each kid?

One kid can play on the Switch and the other the Xbone. The Switch is also particularly good with couch co-op or multi player games. So there's a lot of games your children could play together or you with them. Much more so than with Xbone or PS4.
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Do you need a Nintendo Switch for each child?

Even if your family members are using their accounts on different Nintendo Switch consoles, if you have a Family Membership and create a Family Group, then each account can use the Nintendo Swich Online services. You don't need to use the same Nintendo Switch as the person who purchased the membership.
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Can 2 children share a Nintendo Switch?

You'll be able to play select games for up to two players with the included Joy-Con (one controller per person). You'll also be able to purchase extra controllers for multiplayer games for 3+ players.
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Is Nintendo Switch good for multiple kids?

Nintendo Switch is different. The game system encourages group play. If you own enough controllers, games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can have up to 12 people playing competitive games at the same time! Another popular game, Snipperclips, allows up to four players to work cooperatively as a team to solve puzzles.
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How does a Nintendo Switch work with multiple kids?

Set-Up Family Group

Once you have created the users on your Switch, you need to group them together as a family. This will not only enable you to share Nintendo Online Family subscription, but lets you control their data privacy, and apply restrictions in terms of their age and apply other spending restrictions.
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Are Nintendo Switches Good For 5 Year Olds? (Or Other Younger Kids)

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 I have 2 Nintendo switches with the same account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.
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Is Nintendo Switch good for family of 4?

If you're looking for a great family gaming console, the Nintendo Switch is a great option. While there are a ton of great single-player games, there are also a lot of family-friendly games that you can play together. Games like Switch Sports and the Kirby series are perfect for co-op.
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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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What is the best age to get kids a Switch?

Does that mean that younger kids aren't playing? Nope. We have family members as young as four that play along with the older kids. But since most of the titles can be a little complicated for a 4-year-old, we think your kiddos should be 6 and up to get the maximum amount of use out of it.
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How do I setup a second Nintendo Switch for family?

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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Do my kids need separate Nintendo Accounts?

Nintendo Accounts for children can be linked to a Nintendo Network ID only. They cannot be linked to Google accounts or Apple IDs. All Nintendo Accounts created for children aged 12 and under are automatically set up as a supervised account in the Nintendo Account family group.
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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 many Nintendo switches do you need to play Mario Kart?

Information: 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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Should I get my 6 year old a Nintendo Switch?

It's also considered the most age-inclusive console on the market, as the majority of games are suitable for younger players (PEGI 3-7). Many of Nintendo's own titles for the Switch have extensive multiplayer options which can appeal to both children and adults.
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How many Nintendo Switch controllers do I need for 4 players?

Example: Four people can play, each person using one left Joy-Con and one right Joy-Con controller. Even if the Joy-Con controllers are attached to the Joy-Con grip, it counts as 2 controllers that are connected.
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How many Nintendo switches can be on a family plan?

Purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online family membership 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).
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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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Can you share games on Switch?

As there's no official way to gameshare on Nintendo Switch, you'll have to trust someone to have your username and password so that they can access your account to play certain games.
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Can you play Animal Crossing on 2 different switches?

You can only create one island per Nintendo Switch system, even if you use multiple games. A different system is required to create a different island.
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How does Nintendo Switch work for 2 players?

Out of the box, it comes with controllers for two players. You can install games from the Nintendo eStore that support multiple players. If you want more than two players to be able to play on a single Switch, you will need to buy additional controllers for them.
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Does each Nintendo Switch user need an account?

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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