Why can I not play a Switch game that I paid for?

You will need to use your own Nintendo Account

Nintendo Account

A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty service.

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Nintendo Account Overview

on your system to purchase the game for your console. Because the console is not the primary console for the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, games purchased with that account are not playable on the system.

How do I redeem a game I already paid for on Nintendo Switch?

Why won t my Switch download the game I just bought?

If you recently made the purchase and the game has still not started downloading, check the Network Maintenance Information/Operational Status page for any posted service outages. If there is an outage or maintenance, it is possible that the download process may be delayed.

How do I open a purchased game on Switch?

Why can't i use my Nintendo funds?

Funds added to one Nintendo Account will only be available when signed in with that Nintendo Account. If you have more than one Nintendo Account linked to your console, check the balance for each Nintendo Account to see if the funds were added to a different Nintendo Account than the one you were using.

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What is error code 2813 2470?

If this occurs when not using saved credit card information, check the card information to ensure you are entering it correctly, including the name, billing address, and security code.

What is error code 2813 2472?

Note: This error indicates that the transaction was refused by the credit card issuer, likely due to a discrepancy error in the credit card information that was entered.

Why isn t my game showing up on Nintendo Switch?

If the game does not appear in the list of previously purchased titles, a different Nintendo Account was originally used to purchase the game. Try again with the other accounts on the console until you locate the one that was used to make the purchase.

Do you have to rebuy games for Nintendo Switch?

You will need to use your own Nintendo Account on your system to purchase the game for your console. Because the console is not the primary console for the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, games purchased with that account are not playable on the system.

How does buying games on Nintendo eShop work?

You can purchase a game with existing funds, add funds directly when you buy the game, or redeem a Nintendo Switch Game Voucher to purchase eligible games. An Internet connection and Nintendo Account are required to access the Nintendo Switch eShop.

When you buy a Switch game can you download it?

Buy digital games here and download them directly to your Nintendo Switch™ system (no code required)! Plus, shop physical games, sales, new releases, and more.

Can you redownload purchased games on Switch to another Switch?

You can only redownload games using the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. If a specific game or DLC item shows "Purchased" in the Nintendo eShop but you are unable to redownload it, you may find our information on Software Displays "Purchased" in the Nintendo Switch eShop helpful.

Can you sell your game cards on Switch when you bought them on Nintendo eShop?

Games can't be shared, traded, or sold

You can't simply share, trade, or sell the games you purchase on Nintendo Switch when you buy them digitally. They are tied to your system, for better or worse.

How do I redeem purchases on Switch?

What happens if you buy a game you already own on Switch?

You're stuck with a digital purchase forever. Because of this, you can get cheap pre-owned physical games for the Switch almost all the time, and not have to wait for a sale. There is a second advantage: The Switch has a finite amount of memory on board. Physical versions take up less of it.

What happens when you buy a Switch game digitally?

Once you've completed your purchase, your game will automatically download to the console associated with your Nintendo Account. To download the game, your Nintendo Switch console must have enough memory space available and it must be turned on or in sleep mode (with an active internet connection).

Is it better to buy physical games or digital?

Much of it comes down to personal preference. If you like having shelves lined with your games that you can browse and reminisce, you'll want to go for physical. If you prefer the convenience and speed offered through digital purchases, and don't want game boxes lying around, then you'll want to go digital.

What happens if I buy a game digitally for the Nintendo Switch and then get the physical?

The short answer is, nothing bad happens if you insert a cartridge for a game you already own digitally. And nothing bad will happen if you own the game physically, but buy digitally later on. If you have both physical & digital, the switch will play the game from the cart when the cart is inserted.

What is error code 2813 0000?

This error can occur when you have an active free trial Nintendo Switch Online membership and attempt to purchase a family membership. Make sure you have cancelled automatic renewal for your free trial, then try making the purchase again after the free trial ends.

What is error 2813 0009 on switch eShop?

What to Do: Return to the HOME Menu, and then restart the Nintendo eShop. Check for any maintenance notifications at https://www.nintendo.co.jp/netinfo/en_GB/index.html, and then try again after the posted maintenance/service outage has ended.

What is error 2813 0009?

This error code likely indicates a temporary service issue with the Nintendo eShop. Learn more about redeeming a Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo eShop Prepaid Card.

What is error 2813 9014 on Nintendo Switch?

The information in this article can help you when you are unable to connect to the Nintendo eShop and you receive error code 2813-9014. Note: This error indicates that there is likely a temporary service outage related to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.

What is error code 2813 0040 on Nintendo Switch?

This error code indicates that the download code you entered has already been redeemed.

What is error code 2100 2963 on Nintendo Switch?

This error code indicates the Nintendo Switch console was unable to obtain an IP address from the network. This error may occur if the router's DHCP server has been disabled, or if the router is not responding correctly.