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

Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to 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 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.

How do I allow other users to play games on Switch?

Why can't my family play my Switch games?

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.

Can multiple users play the same game on Nintendo Switch?

Can other people play my games on Nintendo Switch? All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.

Can other users play games purchased on Nintendo eShop?

Yes. Once a game has been purchased in the Nintendo eShop, anyone with a user account on that system will be able to play it.

How To Fix "Checking If Software Can Be Played" On Nintendo Switch (Switching Primary Console)

Can switch accounts share games?

When you have a Switch listed as the primary console and another set up as the secondary console, you'll be able to share digital games purchased on one Switch with the other. However, your account can only open one instance at a time.

How do I share my Nintendo online game with friends?

Login to your Nintendo Account on a PC, Mac, or mobile device and navigate to 'Family Group'. Click 'Add Member' Click 'Invite someone to your family group'. Fill in the email address attached to the Nintendo Account that you want to add to your family group.

How many people can play a Switch game at once?

Tabletop Mode: Six players

* As with TV Mode, up to eight players can play using Joy-Cons held horizontally, Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers, etc.

Why wont my parents let me play games?

Try to change your parents misguided beliefs as to why you can't play. Find them out, change them. Maybe they just feel you've been spending too much time playing games and are worried it isn't healthy for you. Keep track of how long you have played each week and set down an amount of time with them.

Why won't play games work with family link?

Children under 13 (or the applicable age in your country) whose accounts are managed with Family Link can't sign in to the Play Games app with their Google Account.

Can you share Nintendo Switch game cartridges?

You can let friends and family play the games you buy without having to go through any frustrating sharing procedures on your Switch. Just lend cartridges back and forth.

How many Users can be linked to a Nintendo Account?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch. A user account can also be linked to a Nintendo Account at any time after it is created. Once a Nintendo Account is linked to the account, the system's online features will be available.

How do I make my account primary on Switch?

Complete These Steps:

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.

How do I link multiple Users to my Nintendo Account?

Adding a user

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Users" → "Add User". Select how you'd like to add a user. If you've already linked a Nintendo Account with a user on another console, you can select "Import User Data from Another Console".

Can my parents take my stuff when I'm 18?

Can your parents take away your stuff when you turn 18? Nope, that's theft. Sorry, strict parents, but taking private property from a legal adult for any reason without their permission consitutes at the minimum petty theft.

How do you make your parents allow you to play video games?

Tell them, in casual conversation, that you tried out this new game at a friend's house, and that it was so much fun! They'll probably know that you're buttering them up for your actual request, but at least they won't be surprised when you ask them. Pick a good time to talk.

Why do my parents blame me for everything?

Family members do this for a number of reasons. One is that they know they've done something wrong to you and want to avoid possible confrontation. Two is that they're afraid you'll talk about their abusive behavior to people outside of the household.

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.

How many joy cons do I need?

The Switch comes with a pair of Joy-Con controllers in the box, either neon (blue on the left, red on the right) or gray. Each one can function as its own gamepad, but for multiplayer games like Arms, you'll want a second set of controllers — and they'll cost you a pretty penny.

Can you share Nintendo Switch Online games?

Like the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, you can gameshare on your Nintendo Switch. As long as you have a digital copy of a game in your account, you can easily share that game with a friend or just between a Switch and a Switch Lite.

Can you share play online games?

Share Play allows you to hand over your controller to a visitor so they can play instead. You can also invite your visitor to play a local multiplayer session over the internet, even if the game doesn't support online multiplayer. The visitor doesn't need to own the game to use Share Play.

Can multiple accounts game share?

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

Which account is primary on Switch?

You can have one primary console at a time for your Nintendo Account. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console. While using the primary console, any user account on the console can play the downloadable content you have purchased.

What is secondary account in Nintendo Switch?

A secondary Switch only allows access to downloaded/owned eshop games when the Switch is connected to the internet. Other user accounts on the same Switch cannot access any of the downloaded games even when online. Only the main account connected to the eshop purchase can.