How can other users play my games on Switch?

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. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.

Why can't other users play my games on Switch?

This error message means that you are not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. On a non-primary console, the game can only be started by the player that owns the game. The solution depends on who originally purchased the game.

Can Nintendo Switch users 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.

Can two people play the same game on Nintendo Switch?

You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*. Specific features vary by game, such as voice chat or split-screen play, but sharing fun with friends and family is a key focus for Nintendo Switch.

Can you link multiple users to the same Nintendo Account?

Adding a user

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Users" → "Add User". Select how you'd like to add a user. If you've already linked a Nintendo Account with a user on another console, you can select "Import User Data from Another Console".

GameSharing on Nintendo Switch

Why can't my family play my Switch games?

While the Switch does allow you to add multiple accounts to a single family unit, this won't actually allow you to share most games. Instead, you'll simply have to designate a primary game-buying account, and hope against hope that people don't want to play the same titles at the same time.

Is Switch game sharing bannable?

There's nothing Nintendo will do to flag or ban you because there's no way they don't know that these aren't your own two systems.

Can you game share with anyone?

Yes you can - not only can you install one game on two consoles there is also a trick where you can set an Xbox as a Home Xbox and share the games with two consoles (and games pass).

Why is Nintendo Switch banned?

If you suspect your account has been hacked or if your Switch has mods or is jailbroken, you may have been banned from using Nintendo services. This means you won't be able to use the online store to make purchases or play online with other players.

Can you illegally download games on Switch?

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

Why don t my parents let me play games?

Try to change your parents misguided beliefs as to why you can't play. Find them out, change them. Maybe they just feel you've been spending too much time playing games and are worried it isn't healthy for you. Keep track of how long you have played each week and set down an amount of time with them.

How many users can be linked to a Nintendo Account?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch.

Does each Switch user need an online account?

If one player purchases a family membership, the others will still need to be added to the family group to use the service. The Nintendo Switch Online membership will automatically apply to everyone in the family group, including people that are added to the group later.

What is the user limit on Nintendo Switch?

You can have up to 8 user accounts on a single Nintendo Switch console.

Does each account need Nintendo online?

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.

How to play games without parents?

Play a game without your parents knowing when your computer is in the living room. Check to see if anyone is in viewing range of the screen. If your parents can't see the screen without looking suspicious, you are fine. If not, wait until they are not in the room to begin playing.

Is 18 too old to play video games?

There is no too old to play video games. According to studies, the average age of a gamer is actually 35. Video games are a medium of entertainment in the same way as no movies, television, books, and music.

Why are parents against online games?

However, without the right guidance on what games to play or when to play, children can be exposed to certain risks such as in-game bullying, online grooming or in some extreme cases gaming addiction.

Can the Switch detect pirated games?

Therefore, Nintendo can easily (and perfectly) detect when a digital game is being run on a different Switch or different Nintendo account simply by checking the ticket associated with that copy of the game. For cartridge-based games, Nintendo can also detect when a pirate copy has been uploaded on to a cart.

How does Nintendo Switch detect piracy?

For Switch games themselves, Nintendo also uses encrypted certificates to verify that the game in question is legitimate when connecting online. In the case of physical game cards, that certificate is a unique, RSA-2048-signed string that's written at the factory.

Is jailbreaking a Nintendo Switch legal?

It is illegal to import, market, sell or distribute circumvention devices (such as game copiers, USB piracy sticks and mod chips). Nintendo has obtained many decisions from criminal and civil courts across the world that confirms this.

Can the police track your Nintendo Switch?

With a serial number, Nintendo can pinpoint your Switch's location if the person who stole the console connects it to the internet. Contact your local police department if Nintendo's customer support provides an IP address or location for your stolen Nintendo Switch.

What can a hacked Switch play?

Will I get banned if I jailbreak my Switch?

This involves using something called custom firmware via the Homebrew App. Be warned. This falls under hacking within Nintendo's terms of Service, and may result in a ban. Being banned by Nintendo means that you'll no longer be able to access the official servers and this may affect a lot of online games.

Does VPN protect piracy?

The simple answer is yes, you can get caught torrenting even when using a VPN; however, it's very unlikely since VPNs hide IP addresses and web traffic. One way you can get caught though is if the VPN you are using doesn't have a kill switch.