How do I transfer games purchased on Switch?

From within the System Settings of the original console, use the option to Transfer Your User and Save Data for each account you wish to transfer. You can also select Transfer Your Save Data if you want to move an individual game save file to a different system.

Can I transfer purchased games from one Switch to another?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.

How do I transfer purchases to my new Nintendo Switch?

Go to Settings > Data Management > Save Data Cloud

Make sure both Automatic Save-Data Backup and Automatic Save-Data Download are on. Go to the Nintendo eShop and tap on your icon in the upper-right corner. On the subsequent account page, tap Redownload to see a list of games you can download to the new Switch.

Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

you can regain access to your digital games on a new switch by logging into the nintendo account from your previous switch. you do need to unlink your old switch to get offline access to your games. if you have an NSO subscription there's a good chance you can even restore most of your saves.

Can you transfer Switch games from one SD card to another?

Drag the data from the desktop to the new microSD card, then insert the new microSD card into the Nintendo Switch console. Any software that cannot be read on the system using the new microSD card can simply be redownloaded from the Nintendo eShop.

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Can you have 2 switches with the same account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.

Can Nintendo family 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.

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 you play Mario Kart on two switches 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.

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.

How many switches can be on a family plan?

Purchasing a Nintendo Online subscription as a family group is the most cost-effective way to gain access to Nintendo Switch Online features. A Family Membership is $34.99 for 12 months and allows 8 Nintendo Account holders to access Nintendo Switch Online from the same or even separate consoles!

Can you share Nintendo Switch games with family same console?

Yes, you can. 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.

Can 2 switches play together?

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.

Is 128GB enough for Switch?

If you're planning on downloading many games, you probably want a high-capacity card like a 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB microSD card. You'll be able to store more than enough games and they'll load faster since they're higher performance cards.

Can I transfer games to SD card?

Go to Settings > Apps and tap the app you want to move to your SD card. Next, under the Storage section, tap Move to SD Card. The button will be grayed out while the app moves, so don't interfere until it's done. If there's no Move to SD Card option, the app cannot be moved.

How many games can a 128GB SSD hold Nintendo Switch?

We'd recommend a 128GB SD card for most users; this will give you enough room for about 15-18 Nintendo Switch games on your console, but it's worth noting that smaller indie titles will take up far less space.

What happens to my digital games if I get a new Switch?

Once you've purchased a digital game, you can use your Nintendo Account to access the game on any Nintendo Switch console (primary or non-primary).

What happens to my downloaded games if I get a new Switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.

Do I need separate Nintendo Account for each user?

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.

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.

Can two Nintendo switches play together?

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.

What does linking a Nintendo Account do?

Linking a Nintendo Account with a user account on Nintendo Switch makes more features accessible, for example: Friend-related features. Posting screenshots/videos on social media networks.

How many Nintendo switches can you link to an account?

A Nintendo account can be added to multiple Switch consoles, but only one console at a time can be designated the “primary” console.

Can I give My Nintendo account to someone else?

Can I Change Ownership of My Nintendo Account or Nintendo Network ID? No. Per the Nintendo Account User Agreement and Nintendo Network Services Agreement , your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) cannot be transferred or sold to another person.

Does it cost money to link a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved).