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How many 3DS can I link to my Nintendo account?

Each Nintendo Network ID
Nintendo Network ID
A Nintendo Network ID (NNID) is created and used on a Wii U and/or Nintendo 3DS family system. NNIDs are used for online features (such as online multiplayer or interactions) and for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
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can be associated to one Wii U console and one Nintendo 3DS family system.
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Can you link multiple 3DS to one account?

It is not possible to link the same Nintendo Network account to multiple Wii U or multiple Nintendo 3DS family systems at the same time.
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How many users can I link to my Nintendo Account?

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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Can you link multiple users to the same Nintendo Account?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
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Can I download 3DS games on multiple 3DS?

You cannot play between multiple consoles (3ds) with a single copy of the game.
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How to setup a Nintendo Network ID- 3ds, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch

Are 3DS games tied to account?

For Nintendo 3DS game purchases, you'll need to link your Nintendo Network ID (NNID) to your Nintendo Account before you can complete your purchase. The games you buy will be automatically downloaded to the system that is associated with your Nintendo Account (Nintendo Switch) or NNID (Nintendo 3DS).
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Can you transfer 3DS games to another account?

Target System

From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings Icon and then Open. Tap 3 and then System Transfer. Tap Transfer from Nintendo 3DS. Read the information about the transfer and tap Agree.
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Do I need 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 2 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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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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How many accounts can Nintendo Family Online have?

A family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's family group (up to 8 people).
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Can Nintendo family share games?

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.
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Is there a limit to Users on Nintendo Switch?

You can have up to 8 user accounts on a single Nintendo Switch console.
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Can I transfer my Nintendo ID to another 3DS?

Once a Nintendo Network ID has been associated to a Nintendo 3DS, it can be moved to a different Nintendo 3DS by performing a System Transfer.
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Can you play 2 Nintendo 3DS together?

As long as everybody has a Nintendo 3DS family system, friends can play together in multiplayer modes in supported titles. Some software requires each player to own a copy of the title, but many Nintendo 3DS games feature Download Play, enabling wireless multiplayer activities even when only one player has a Game Card.
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How do I transfer my 3DS to another 3DS?

On the source system
  1. From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings icon and then Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. Tap 3 and then System Transfer.
  4. Tap Transfer from a System in the Nintendo 3DS Family.
  5. Read the information about the transfer and tap Agree.
  6. Tap Send from This System.
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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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How can my kids play my Switch games on their Switch?

Set-Up Family Group
  1. Open the Nintendo Parental Controls app.
  2. Tap settings and then your User.
  3. Select the Family Group.
  4. Add family members to the group via the Add A Member button.
  5. Once you have the child added to the family, tap their icon.
  6. Specify their settings in the menu.
  7. Tap Save.
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Can 2 people play with 2 switches?

Nintendo Switch supports multiplayer gaming options of all kinds. You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*.
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Can you make 2 Nintendo Accounts with the same email?

Only a single email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account. If the email address you have entered is already registered, it cannot be used again. Alternatively, this can occur if you are trying to sign in with a Nintendo Network ID.
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How do I change my Nintendo Account on my 3ds?

The Nintendo Network ID (username) and country cannot be changed once the account is created. The only way to change this information is to create a new Nintendo Network ID. You do not need to delete the current Nintendo Network ID to create a new one on your system.
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How many times can you change primary Switch?

You can change this as often as you need to, but only one console can be the primary at a time.
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Can I redownload 3DS games on a new 3DS?

Once deleted, Nintendo eShop purchases can be redownloaded at no cost.
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Can you share digital 3DS games?

Can the downloadable version of a Nintendo 3DS game be transferred to another 3DS console? It is not possible to transfer a specific software title to another Nintendo 3DS console. However, it is possible to perform a System Transfer and transfer the entire content of your console to another.
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Can I put my old SD card in my new 3DS?

Select and format the memory card with the FAT32 file format and create a partition with the cluster size set to 32KB. Set it to the primary partition and your card should be usable with any Nintendo 3DS. For Mac: Connect the SD card to your computer.
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