How old do you have to be to call Nintendo?

The Services may not be used by anyone under the age of 18 without the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

What are Nintendo age restrictions?

Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older. However, Nintendo Account users age 18 and older can create and add up to five Nintendo Accounts for children (age 17 and under) to their Nintendo Account.

How can I contact Nintendo?

Try our website at support.nintendo.com or call our Consumer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-255-3700, rather than going to your retailer. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time, Monday - Sunday (times subject to change).

Can a 13 year old create a Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Accounts for children can be created for users age 0 through 17. General Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older who have an email account.

Can 13 year old use Nintendo Switch?

For the Switch, all you have to do is to create a parent/guardian account on the console and download Nintendo's parental controls app from the App Store or Google Play Store. If you don't want your child to be able to contact or be contacted by strangers, you can toggle the communication settings included in the app.

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Does Nintendo Switch allow 18+ games?

Selecting “Custom” will allow you to make granular decisions about the content your children will have access to on the Nintendo Switch console: “Restricted Software” – allows you to restrict titles based on the age of your children up to 18+.

Is Nintendo for all ages?

Nintendo Switch offers a variety of games for everyone of all ages to enjoy. Some of these games depict violence or criminal activity and are not suitable for children. We recommend that you make sure a game is appropriate for your child prior to playing.

Is Nintendo Switch OK for 14 year old?

The Nintendo Switch is a perfect console for all ages, but especially for youngsters. That's because there are plenty of charming, bright, and downright entertaining games to keep them happy.

What is Nintendo child ID?

Previously, Nintendo Accounts were only available to user of age 13 and older. With the introduction of child accounts, they can now be created for children of any age. To create an account for a child, a parent or guardian must have a Nintendo Account.

Can an 11 year old have a Nintendo Switch?

Parents and guardians can create and manage individual Nintendo Accounts for children ages 12 and younger. This lets everyone in the family have fun earning and redeeming My Nintendo points on their own accounts, while letting you stay in control of the family group.

Can Nintendo refund?

We are unable to provide refunds or exchanges for mistaken purchases. Please be sure to read the game descriptions and check out the screen shots available through the Nintendo eShop before making purchases. We also encourage you to visit nintendo.com for information about the games available for our systems.

Is Nintendo repair free?

If your product issue is covered under our warranty, you won't pay a fee. Otherwise, repairs are considered out of warranty (and not covered) when: Your product is no longer covered by the Nintendo warranty.

What to do if your Switch is stolen?

Contact your local police department if Nintendo's customer support provides an IP address or location for your stolen Nintendo Switch. We strongly advise against going to the provided location alone. Depending on your region/country, you can contact Nintendo Switch's support via text, phone call, or online chat.

What happens to a Nintendo child account when they turn 18?

A child account can be created for any child under the age of 18. Please note that once a child account is created, it will not turn into a general Nintendo Account even once the user turns 18.

Is the Switch safe for kids?

The Nintendo Switch is an easy-to-operate video game console and it's often considered one of the best for kids and families. Even though it's fairly kid-friendly, you may discover the need to limit playing time and control privacy settings—and that's where Parental Controls come in.

Is Nintendo online safe for kids?

Nintendo has made an extra effort to ensure that the online experience is one that is both safe and fun. For example, certain communication functions are only available to users who have registered each other on their system's friend list.

What is your Nintendo nickname?

If you are signed in to your account on a Nintendo Switch system, in the "Nintendo Account" section of the User Settings. From the HOME Menu, select the System Settings icon, scroll down and select Users, select your User, then select Check Your Account Information—your Nintendo Account nickname will display.

Is a Nintendo child account free?

A one-time charge of $0.50 is required for the first Nintendo Account for a child that is added to a parent/guardian's Nintendo Account. This verifies that a parent or guardian has granted permission for the child to have a Nintendo Account.

Can you delete Nintendo ID?

Sign into your Nintendo Account via the Nintendo Account website, and select Other Settings. Click the Delete Account link at the bottom of the page. Read through the onscreen information regarding Nintendo Account deletion. Once you have read the information, click Deactivate and Delete.

Which Nintendo is best for kids?

The Nintendo Switch is often the first console of choice for young video gamers. It's lightweight, portable and offers arguably the largest library of family-friendly games.

Is a Switch good for a 4 year old?

Parents looking to introduce their kids to the wonderful world of video games have the Nintendo Switch as one of the best platforms for them to play on. Not only is the console portable and small enough for children to hold, but Nintendo itself has a collection of games designed for younger audiences.

Is Minecraft good for 8 year olds?

Minecraft is typically recommended for ages 8 and up, being a game that isn't overly violent or even that difficult to learn how to use. In fact, for many children, it was one of their first video game experiences online.

What is Nintendo Dark Age?

The Dark Age of Nintendo is a story arc featuring Scott Wozniak describing to a therapist his experiences with the worst Nintendo games released in 2015.

Is Switch fun for adults?

Although the system may not have all the capabilities of the PlayStation or Xbox, the Nintendo Switch can still bring any adult joy. Adults can, and should, pick up the switch, not just for its portability but also for the awesome games you can play.

Is Switch 5 years old?

The Nintendo Switch is five years old, having first gone on sale March 3, 2017. Back then, I marveled at its wild design and wondered how successful it would be. A half-decade later, it's become Nintendo's most successful gaming hardware ever, and one of the best-selling game consoles in existence.