Does buying from the Switch eShop give games to all accounts?

Yes. Once a game has been purchased in the Nintendo eShop, anyone with a user account on that system will be able to play it.

When I buy a digital game on my Switch do all accounts on the Switch have access?

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.

Do Switch games transfer through accounts?

Downloaded content isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. Anyone that uses the purchaser's primary console has access to the digital games or DLC that have been purchased by that Nintendo Account, per Nintendo's terms and conditions.

Can you share games between accounts on the same Switch?

Can other people play my games on Nintendo Switch? All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.

Does Nintendo Switch Online go to all accounts?

The Nintendo Switch Online membership will automatically apply to everyone in the family group, including people that are added to the group later.

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Can all users on switch play downloaded games?

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.

How does buying games on Nintendo eShop work?

You can purchase a game with existing funds, add funds directly when you buy the game, or redeem a Nintendo Switch Game Voucher to purchase eligible games. An Internet connection and Nintendo Account are required to access the Nintendo Switch eShop.

Can you get banned for game sharing on Switch?

Activating your console allows you to share your games with users on YOUR console only. Game sharing can get your account banned because it violates our terms of service.

Can 2 Switch users have the same Nintendo Account?

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Unfortunately, you can't sign on to the same Nintendo Account on multiple systems and get the exact same functionality on each console.

Do Switch games save to console or account?

On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored on the console's System Memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played.

Can you sell a digital Switch game?

You essentially won't "own" the game anymore if you can't download it, and you won't receive a refund for your time. You can't simply share, trade, or sell the games you purchase on Nintendo Switch when you buy them digitally. They are tied to your system, for better or worse.

Will my games transfer if I sell my Switch?

Yes. On your primary console. And each profile on that console will have separate save data for the games in question. You can also use the same account with multiple consoles and download and access your digital games from those secondary consoles.

What happens when you buy a switch game digitally?

Once you've completed your purchase, your game will automatically download to the console associated with your Nintendo Account. To download the game, your Nintendo Switch console must have enough memory space available and it must be turned on or in sleep mode (with an active internet connection).

Is downloading Switch games illegal?

Online Piracy

The uploading and downloading of pirate copies of Nintendo games is illegal.

Why can't i 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. Firstly, you'll need to deregister your console as the primary console you have.

What does a banned Switch look like?

If you are permanently banned, you'll see the error code 2124-4007 or 2124-4508 along with the message: "The use of online services on this console is currently restricted by Nintendo." To appeal against this decision, contact Nintendo's Consumer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-255-3700.

Are eShop games tied to account?

Information. Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. 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.

What happens if I buy a game on Nintendo eShop and delete it?

Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game. This feature is available for Nintendo Accounts set to U.S. and Canada, and countries with a limited version of Nintendo eShop.

Why are eShop games so expensive?

With many individuals looking to entertain themselves indoors, sales of the Nintendo Switch spiked. Familiar with the law of demand? The higher the demand, the higher the price. It's true - they produce expensive video games, but the demand is to blame for the high prices.

What happens if you link 2 Nintendo Accounts?

One of the benefits of having multiple Nintendo accounts linked to one Switch is that all Switch games that are purchased in the eShop (as well as physical games) across all accounts are available for all users. Your game data and controller settings are all saved separately.

Can you download games on multiple 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.

Can I share my Nintendo online subscription with family?

Up to 7 additional members can be added to a Nintendo Account family group. When any member of a family group purchases a Nintendo Switch Online family membership, the Nintendo Switch Online service is available to everyone in the family group. Each family group has one admin.

Do I need to rebuy games on a new Switch?

So if you want to play an online game of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Super Smash Bros. Ultimate across both of your Switch consoles, your options are pretty limited. You can start a new Nintendo account for one of the consoles, but you'll have to repurchase any games you want separately for that account.

Can I redownload a game I bought on a Switch?

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access the shop settings, and highlight Redownload. Select the game in the list of previously purchased titles, then select the orange icon to redownload.