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What are the benefits of linking a Nintendo Account?

Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features:
  • Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc)
  • Use any applications that require Internet access (including Nintendo eShop)
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What does linking your 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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What do you get with a Nintendo Account?

What can I do with a Nintendo Account on Nintendo Switch? A Nintendo Account is an account that provides access to certain features on Nintendo Switch, including access to the Nintendo eShop, the Nintendo Switch Online membership service, and the My Nintendo rewards program.
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Is linking a Nintendo Account permanent?

Once a Nintendo Account is linked to a user account, this link cannot be undone. The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console.
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Does each family member need a Nintendo Account?

As with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, each Nintendo Account needs an Individual Membership or needs to be part of a Family Membership to access Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack benefits.
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How to create and link a Nintendo account for Nintendo Switch (2022)

Can family members on Nintendo 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.
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Can multiple users use 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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Does linking a Nintendo Account cost money?

Notes: A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian.
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Does linking a Nintendo Account delete save data?

(Data on the microSD card will not be deleted.) 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.
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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 a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo online account?

A Nintendo Network ID is an account allowing the user to access online services such as the eShop, Miiverse, and Wii U Chat on the Wii U and 3DS consoles. A Nintendo Account, on the other hand, is an online account that allows you to use online services such as the eShop and online play on the Nintendo Switch console.
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Can 2 Nintendo Switch share games?

If you have multiple Nintendo Switch consoles in your home, you might be wondering if it's possible to share one game between the two systems. Physical games can be passed back and forth, but digital games technically stay connected to the Nintendo account and Switch console they were purchased on.
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Can you play the same game on two consoles Nintendo Switch?

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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Should I link My Nintendo Network ID?

What Are the Benefits of Linking a Nintendo Network ID to a Nintendo Account? Once your Nintendo Account is linked to your Nintendo Network ID (NNID), you will earn Gold Points for all eligible Nintendo 3DS and Wii U digital purchases that you make with your NNID.
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What happens to my games if I delete my Nintendo account?

Important. Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including but not limited to: Mission status, points and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program. Digital content that you purchased or acquired and that is linked to your Nintendo Account, including in-app content and coins.
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Does deleting a user from a switch delete the Nintendo Account?

Important: Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Save data cannot be restored once it is deleted. Note: If the user account is linked to a Nintendo Account, the Nintendo Account will not be deleted.
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Can you get Netflix on Nintendo Switch?

Netflix is not available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. However, if you follow XDA-Developers' suggestions and install Android on the Nintendo Switch, you can download Netflix to the device just like any other Android-based phone or tablet.
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Does each Switch user need an online account?

For multiple Nintendo Accounts on the same console, you will need a Family Membership. You will be able to log into multiple Nintendo Switches with your Nintendo Switch account even without an Online Subscription.
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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 many switches can be on a family plan?

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!
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How many accounts can you have per family on Nintendo?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together into one group. Family groups can include: One admin account to manage the group.
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How does Nintendo Switch work for 2 players?

You'll be able to play select games for up to two players with the included Joy-Con (one controller per person). You'll also be able to purchase extra controllers for multiplayer games for 3+ players.
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Can I play my friends games on my Switch?

As there's no official way to gameshare on Nintendo Switch, you'll have to trust someone to have your username and password so that they can access your account to play certain games. Firstly, you'll need to deregister your console as the primary console you have. To do this: Enter the Nintendo e-Shop.
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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.
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