Why can't I play a game on my second Switch?

Update your Nintendo Switch console to the latest version. Change the primary console for that 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

to the system that you're using. If you are already using the primary console for that Nintendo Account, de-register the console, then make it the primary console again.

Can you play a Switch game on 2 different switches?

Can I play my games on more than one system? You can play digital games that you've purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.

Can you use the same game cartridge on two switches?

A: You need 2 game cartridges to play together on local if you buy 2 switch consoles.

Can I have 2 Nintendo switches with the same account?

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.

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.

GameSharing on Nintendo Switch

Can two Nintendo switches play together?

Fortunately for us, not all Nintendo Switch multiplayers require you to be online to play with others. Any games that offer local wireless can be connected to play together as long as there are multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, they each have a copy of the game, and you and your friend(s) are next to one another.

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.

Are switch games locked to console?

Downloadable software that you purchase is tied to your Nintendo Account and can be played on your primary Nintendo Switch console and, under certain conditions, other Nintendo Switch consoles where you link your Nintendo Account.

Do you need a 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.

Do I need a new Nintendo Account for a second Switch?

On the second Nintendo Switch console, use the same Nintendo Account to access the Nintendo Switch eShop. This is now the activated console for your account.

Can you share Switch games with family?

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.

How do I set up a second Switch?

To add your existing Nintendo account to an additional Switch, simply create a new local account on your Switch with your preferred name, then complete the process by linking that account to your Nintendo account by using your login and password. You have to be online to make this work.

Why can't other accounts on my Switch play my games?

Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console. If you change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, your games will not be playable by others on the system unless you make it the primary one again for your Nintendo Account.

Are Switch games tied to your account or console?

Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. You can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.

What happens to my games if I buy a new Switch?

All your digital purchases are tied to your account and you can log in to that account with a new Switch and re-download all your games. Now your save data… that's a trickier answer. Which game has the best port on Switch?

How many people can use a Nintendo Switch at once?

Q&A. [Switch] How many controllers can I pair with my console at the same time? 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 add a player 2 Switch?

Can 2 switches play locally?

If everyone is gathered in the same room, you can link together up to eight Nintendo Switch family systems via local wireless (also known as “couch co-op”) in compatible games. You can also hop online to play with family and friends who are far away.

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.

Can 2 switches play together without WIFI?

No Internet? No problem! With the Nintendo Switch, you and up to seven other people can play a game together wirelessly, without needing an Internet connection.

How do I make my second switch primary?

On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account. Use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop on the second console. The console will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account.

What can a secondary switch do?

Primary Switch vs Secondary Switch

Primary Switch consoles get all the normal functions you come to expect from the Switch, but secondary Switches can only access and play games from your account when connected to the internet.

How do you share games on two Nintendo switches?

Can 2 accounts share Nintendo switch online?

Purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 Nintendo Account users).