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How do you separate Nintendo switches?

Use the rail on the side of the console, and slide the Joy-Con from top to bottom, until you hear a click. Once the Joy-Con controllers are attached to the system, they are registered, and can now be detached and used.
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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.
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How do you unpair a Nintendo Switch?

Controller unpairing procedure
  1. Select "System Settings" from the HOME Menu.
  2. Select "Controllers and Sensors" → "Disconnect Controllers". * Follow the on-screen instructions and the pairing information for all controllers that your console knows about will be deleted. See all Q&A list. Nintendo Official Website.
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How do I set up two switches on one account?

To add your existing Nintendo account to an additional Switch, simply create a new local account on your Switch with your preferred name, then complete the process by linking that account to your Nintendo account by using your login and password. You have to be online to make this work.
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How do you separate a Nintendo Switch controller for 2 players?

Be sure to check each controller's battery power before you begin playing with someone else. Tap or select Change Grip/Order. Unlock the left Joy-Con from the console by pressing the black button on the back of it. Push up on the controller to fully detach it from your system.
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How to Detach Nintendo Switch Controllers (Remove Joy Cons Easy!)

How do you use both Joy-Cons separately?

Open “Controller” in the HOME menu, and press both SL and SR buttons on the Joy-Con. This will register the Joy-Con as “horizontally held,” and you will be able to operate just with one Joy-Con. By registering both the left and the right Joy-Cons, two users can play with just one set of Joy-Cons.
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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.
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Do you need a separate Nintendo Account for each user?

Create user accounts for each person who will play on Nintendo Switch. Choose an icon and a nickname for all users. As a rule, games store save data by user account. If you share your console with your family, create a user for each person.
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Can multiple switches share games?

Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch consoles that you wish to play your digital games on. 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.
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Can I have two Animal Crossing Islands 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. The island save data is saved on the Nintendo Switch system, so there will only be one island (save file), even if different games are used on the same system.
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How do you unlink a stolen switch?

Using a web browser, visit accounts.nintendo.com. Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deregister the primary console for. Select "Shop Menu". Select "Deregister Primary Console".
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Does resetting switch unlink Nintendo Account?

Any Nintendo Accounts linked to the console will not be deleted, but they will be unlinked from the system. After initializing the console, you can create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account. Your Nintendo Account contains your Nintendo eShop purchase history and balance.
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How do I unlink my Nintendo Account from all devices?

To sign out from multiple devices and browsers, visit accounts.nintendo.com, go to Sign-In and Security settings in your profile, then View your Sign-In History. You can sign out of all devices or select specific devices that you've visited in the past 30 days.
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How do I transfer games from one Switch to another?

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. If your cloud-saved data doesn't appear right away, put the new Switch to sleep. The cloud backup should sync shortly.
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Can Nintendo family share games?

Once you've set your primary Switch console, just download all the games you want to share with your family. On your primary Switch, anyone can play any game — no online license check necessary. If you want to check your full list of owned games, check the Redownload tab in the eShop profile menu.
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Can other users play games purchased on Nintendo eShop?

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.
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Can two switches share a game card?

A: You need 2 game cartridges to play together on local if you buy 2 switch consoles.
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Can my wife and I share a Nintendo Account?

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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What is the difference between individual and family Nintendo online?

There are two types of Nintendo Switch Online membership. There are two ways to become a member of Nintendo Switch Online, as an individual or as part of a family group. An “Individual Membership” covers one person's Nintendo Account using the service, whereas a “Family Membership” covers up to 8 different accounts.
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How do you play Mario Kart with different switches?

Have a player create a room and act as a lobby host.
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Have the other players join the room.
  1. Start Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
  2. From menu, select either the 1 or 2 player option next to Wireless Play. Wireless Play selected on the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe start menu.
  3. Select the name of the host player, displayed under Lobby.
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Can you play Super Mario on two switches?

Each player must use a single Joy-Con. To play games in Toad's Rec Room across multiple screens, two Nintendo Switch systems and two copies of the Super Mario Party are required.
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Do you need 2 Joy-Cons for 2 players?

No. If you bought more joy cons you would have more people. It's set up out of the box to allow two people to okay assuming the game you bought is multi player.
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Why is only one of my Joy-Cons connecting?

Firmly reattach both controllers to the console by snapping them securely into place. If this doesn't work, try detaching and reconnecting the controllers again. If the controllers still won't connect, if possible, try attaching a different controller to see if the one you're using is broken.
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Can you buy Joy-Cons separately?

Pick up an extra set (or two) of Joy‑Con, the controllers that make new kinds of gaming possible. Add more players to compatible games with a left or right Joy‑Con controller (sold separately).
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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.
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