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Does Nintendo family membership allow you to share games?

All users on a system will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account
Nintendo 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.
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that has registered the system as their primary console
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Can you play the same game on two switches at the same time?

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 friends share a Nintendo family plan?

Note. 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.
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What is the point of Nintendo family group?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together into one group. Family groups can include: One admin account to manage the group. General Nintendo Accounts.
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What is the difference between single and family Nintendo online?

Individual memberships are available in 1-month, 3-month, or 1-year increments. A family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's family group (up to 8 people). Family memberships are available in 12-month increments only.
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Does each user need their own Nintendo 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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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 I play downloaded Switch games on another account?

You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console. Please note that 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.
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Can you be in two family groups in Nintendo?

In this article, you'll learn how to combine members from multiple Nintendo Account family groups together into one group. Within a family group: All general accounts can leave and join a different group. All supervised accounts (usually aged 12 and under) can be transferred directly to a different family group.
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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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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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How does family sharing work on Switch?

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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How many consoles can you have on Switch family membership?

The Family Group setting allows you to group up to eight Nintendo Accounts (including Child Accounts) together as one Family Group.
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What happens if you leave family group Nintendo?

If a member leaves the owner's family group, they will no longer be covered by that family membership. If the membership owner leaves the group, the other members of the family group will no longer be covered by that family membership.
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How many people can use the same Nintendo Account?

User accounts are used to manage each player's save data and personal settings. Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch. A user account can also be linked to a Nintendo Account at any time after it is created.
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Can 2 Nintendo accounts on the same Switch share an online?

We are not able to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one. Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you've purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account.
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How do I transfer games between Users on Nintendo Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Users, and then Transfer Your User Data. Select Next, then Next again, then select Target Console to indicate that the content will be transferred to this system. Select Sign in and choose to sign in using your Nintendo Account e-mail address or sign-in ID.
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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.
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How many times can you change primary Switch?

Set your new Switch as the primary console

A single Switch can be the primary console for as many accounts as you want, but each account can only set one Switch as its primary.
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Does Family Sharing share everything?

Family Sharing lets you and up to five other family members share access to amazing Apple services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Card. Your group can also share iTunes, Apple Books, and App Store purchases, an iCloud storage plan, and a family photo album.
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Who pays in Family Sharing?

When Purchase Sharing is turned on, everyone's purchases bill to the family organizer's payment method.* If there's an issue with the payment method, the family organizer can update their payment method or add a new one.
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Can you use the same copy of Animal Crossing on two 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 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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Do both players need the game for Switch online?

Online play requires a friend on the same platform. One user must own the full game in order for the co-op player to play the full game. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc.
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Can I share my Animal Crossing game?

With one Nintendo Switch system and one game, up to four of those Nintendo Account holders can play on the same island at the same time (additional accessories required). With additional systems and games, up to eight players can play on the same island at the same time via local wireless or online play.
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