Why can't i play games on another account on Switch?

This error message may indicate that you are not using the primary console for the 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

that purchased the game. On a non-primary console, the game can only be started by the player that owns the game.

How do you play the A game on the Switch on different accounts?

If you set your primary console to be the other person you'll both be able to play the games on the account you want. To do this go into the eshop on your switch, go into account settings and deregister from the console. Then on your partners switch go on the eshop with your account. That's it!

Can 2 Switch accounts play the same game?

All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.

Can you game share with 2 accounts?

Only the primary account holder can share their Game Pass benefits via home sharing. Group members cannot share with other accounts on their console.

Can you play the same game on the same account on different consoles?

For example, if you have other consoles in your home and other people want to play the same game with you using those additional consoles, each console must have its own copy of the game.

GameSharing on Nintendo Switch

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

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

Do you have to buy games again for 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.

Can multiple accounts have the same home console?

You can only have one home Xbox at a time. If you sign in to multiple consoles, we recommend you choose your most frequently used console as your home Xbox. If you've upgraded from Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S, make sure to designate your new console as your home Xbox.

How many accounts can you game share with?

The limit is 5 times per 12 month period,not 3. The game share feature is meant for households with more than one console,not for sharing with friends whenever you want so you should be careful.

How many times can you share play a game?

While there is a 60-minute cap on share play you can use the feature as many times as you want per day, meaning you can always set it up again after you have hit the hour limit.

Can you game share with anyone?

For instance, a family member can play your games when you're not using your console—they just need to sign in with their Xbox profile. Important You can download, play, and share your digital games on any Xbox console without having to switch your home Xbox.

Can I use the same game pass account in two consoles?

Can I use my Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription on multiple Xbox consoles? Yes, just like Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass for Console, you can use this subscription wherever you sign in. Your subscription is tied to your Xbox profile and not to a specific Xbox console.

Can I play the same game on two different Playstations?

You absolutely can! There's no limit on the amount of systems you can have the game downloaded to. The only thing is you can only be logged in to two systems at once. Your primary system and one secondary.