Why can't I play my digital games on 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.

Why can't I play my downloadable content on Switch?

This means that the game has not been purchased on the system, or that this is not the primary console for the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game. For additional assistance, follow these steps. Restart the Nintendo Switch console and try to access the content again. Redownload the DLC.

Why can't I play my digital games on Switch offline?

If the software does not require an internet connection, you are most likely not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the software. You can play without an internet connection by using the primary console instead or by making the system you are using the new primary console.

How do I activate digital games on my Switch?

Why won t my Nintendo Switch eShop work?

Power off your Nintendo Switch, power it back on, and re-try connecting to the Internet. Try connecting to the Internet using a different wireless network. Make sure that you have installed the latest system update. Verify whether other devices can access the Internet while on the same network.

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How do I make Nintendo eShop work available?

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.

Do you have to rebuy digital Switch games?

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.

Do digital Switch games expire?

Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire. However, download codes given out for a specific promotion, such as Pokémon distributions, will usually have an expiration date.

Where are my purchased games on Nintendo Switch?

From the profile settings, select Shop menu. Select Purchase History. A list of the transactions associated to your Nintendo Account will appear here, as well as any promotional or bundled download codes included with your purchases.

Can you play games you bought online offline on a switch?

Games can be played while you are offline, but you must have an active membership and must regularly verify your membership by connecting to the internet.

How do I turn off eShop restrictions on switch?

How do I access digital downloads on my switch?

How do I play downloadable content on switch?

From the Main Menu of your Nintendo Switch, locate the tile for your game and press [+] on your controller. Select [Software Information] > [Nintendo eShop]. Scroll down to [Downloadable Content] and select [View All Items].

Can I redownload digital games on a new Switch?

Purchases made using a Nintendo Account can be redownloaded and played on any Nintendo Switch console it is linked to. You can link your Nintendo Account to user profiles on multiple consoles.

Are there downsides to digital Switch games?

Do you own digital games forever?

Do you permanently own digital games? You own a license to the software on the media but you don't actually own the software itself. So there is no difference between buying a digital and physical copy as far as ownership or rights are concerned.

Why won t my eShop card work?

What to Do: Verify that you are entering the number from the Nintendo eShop Card correctly. If the error continues, this may indicate a delay in activating certain cards. Please wait 24 hours and then try again.

What to do when eShop card doesn t work?

What to do. Verify that you are entering the number correctly. Try similar numbers when entering the code. (A 5 might look like a G or an S.)

What is error code 2813 0000 on switch?

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.

Why is eShop being discontinued?

WHY is this happening? Here's Nintendo's statement on the subject: "This is part of the natural lifecycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time. We are providing this notice more than a year in advance of the end of purchases so users will have plenty of time to prepare."

When can you no longer use eShop cards?

As of August 29, 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Why is my Nintendo code not working?

If you already redeemed the download code, you can re-download the game on your Nintendo Switch, Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family system without re-entering the code. If the download code is still not working, it may not have been activated correctly at the store. Please check with the retailer that provided the code.

What is error code 9001 0026?

This error code indicates that your Nintendo Account has not accessed the Nintendo eShop from a Nintendo Switch console. Nintendo Switch titles, content, and memberships can only be purchased or redeemed from Nintendo.com using a Nintendo Account actively linked to a Nintendo Switch console.