How many Switch profiles can you make?

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.

Is there a limit to number of profiles on Nintendo Switch?

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

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.

Can you have 4 players on Nintendo Switch?

When you connect 4 of those Joy-Cons to 1 Nintendo Switch console, you can play a game like Mario Kart with 4 players at the same time. You can even play some games with 8 people at the same time, like Super Smash Brothers Ultimate.

Can multiple profiles play Switch games?

Can other people play my games on Nintendo Switch? All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.

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Can you use the same Nintendo Account on two profiles on the same Switch?

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 you have 2 accounts on 1 Switch?

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.

Can you play 8 player Mario Kart with 2 switches?

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 Switch controllers for 4 people?

Example: Four people can play, each person using one left Joy-Con and one right Joy-Con controller. Even if the Joy-Con controllers are attached to the Joy-Con grip, it counts as 2 controllers that are connected.

How many users can be in a Nintendo family?

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. To learn more about the benefits of a family membership, please read Information About Nintendo Switch Online Family Memberships.

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 two Nintendo Accounts 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 you transfer games between Nintendo Accounts?

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 you use 4 Joy-Cons for 2 players?

Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously.

How do I connect 8 players to Switch?

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Pairing two controllers to four Nintendo Switch nearby will allow you to have an 8-Player battle. Pairing two controllers to four Nintendo Switch that are connected to the internet will allow you to have an 8-Player battle.

How many Joy-Cons for Mario Party?

A: You only need one joy con to play, 4 joy cons for a full party and if you have another switch there are games that you can play that allow 2 but it's not required.

Can you use the same game card on two switches?

On any of your consoles, insert a game card or 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.

Can you connect 2 Nintendo switches together without WIFI?

Since playing over local wireless is all done through an ad-hoc wireless network (non-discoverable by other non-Switch devices), you don't need a Wi-Fi connection to play.

Do both players need to buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Important: Each Nintendo Switch console that will be used for local wireless play requires a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (physical or download).

Why can't other users on my Switch play Animal Crossing?

This error message may indicate 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.

Can you share games on Switch family plan?

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.

Can you use one Nintendo online account for two profiles?

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.

How often 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.

Will I lose my game progress 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.

Can you transfer save data between Switch profiles?

While it's possible to transfer user and save data between Switch consoles, you cannot share save data between different user profiles. In other words, if you're playing Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on one user profile, you can't copy your save file to another player's profile.