Why would I need a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems (such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases). A Nintendo Account is also used for certain web services (like My Nintendo), and can be used with smart-device applications (like Super Mario Run).

What is the purpose of a 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.

Is a Nintendo Switch account necessary?

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.

Does everyone need their own Nintendo Account?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system. Multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership.

What is the benefit of Nintendo Online account?

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership that allows access to additional features, including online play, a library of classic NES™ and Super NES™ games with added online play, save data cloud backup, and a smartphone app.

Do Nintendo Accounts Cost Money? (Are They Free?)

Do I really need Nintendo Online?

Nintendo Switch Online is a necessary subscription if you want to play Switch games on the internet, and it includes cool, bonus titles and extras. The Expansion Pass isn't worth the huge price hike it presents, though.

What are the benefits of creating a Nintendo Account for Switch?

Can you buy games without a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to purchase games through the Nintendo website. The games you buy will be automatically downloaded to the console that is associated with your Nintendo Account.

Does it cost money to have a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian.

What's the difference between a Nintendo ID and a Nintendo Account?

What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo Network ID? A Nintendo Account enables the participation in My Nintendo rewards programme. A Nintendo Network ID is required to use the online services offered on the Nintendo 3DS system and Wii U console.

Does my child need a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Parents and guardians can create and manage individual Nintendo Accounts for children ages 12 and younger.

Do you need a Nintendo Account to play with friends?

Nintendo Switch users can add each other as "friends". When connected to the Internet, users can see when their friends are online and enjoy playing games together. In order to make use of the friends feature, a Nintendo Account must be linked with your user account.

Do games transfer with Nintendo Account?

Downloaded content isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. Anyone that uses the purchaser's primary console has access to the digital games or DLC that have been purchased by that Nintendo Account, per Nintendo's terms and conditions.

What is the minimum age for a Nintendo Switch account?

Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older. However, Nintendo Account users age 18 and older can create and add up to five Nintendo Accounts for children (age 17 and under) to their Nintendo Account.

What happens if you don't have Nintendo Online?

You will still be able to play games such as Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in single-player or local multiplayer, but won't be able to compete against your friends over the internet if you don't have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

What games don t require Nintendo Online?

Can you get free games on Nintendo Switch?

We've rounded up the top free-to-play games on Nintendo Switch, from Switch Online exclusives like Tetris 99 and Pac-Man 99 to third-party hits like Fortnite and Rocket League. Keep in mind that although all of the games below are free to start, they all feature microtransactions in one form or another.

Can you play Nintendo Switch Online without an account?

Additionally, Nintendo eShop, friend registration and management, sharing screen shots and video over social networks, parental controls, game software and system software updates, game news, and other service functionality will be available without becoming a Nintendo Switch Online member.

Do both players need Nintendo online?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for each player to use online multiplayer features. Your game must be updated to version 1.1 or higher to access online multiplayer features.

How do I unsupervised my child's Nintendo Account?

Select "Family group." Select the Nintendo Account that you want to stop supervising. Select "Lift parental controls restrictions." This restriction cannot be lifted for users who are under the age of 16 OR who have not yet registered an email address to their Nintendo Account (age 16 and over only).

Can a family share a Nintendo Account?

Up to 7 additional members can be added to a Nintendo Account family group. When any member of a family group purchases a Nintendo Switch Online family membership, the Nintendo Switch Online service is available to everyone in the family group. Each family group has one admin.

Should I link a Nintendo Account?

In order to use all the features offered on Nintendo Switch, a Nintendo Account must be linked with a user account on your console. *Only one Nintendo Account can be linked to each user.

How many Nintendo Accounts do I need?

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 long do Nintendo Accounts last?

After 30 days,the account is permanently deleted from our files and we are unable to restore the account or any associated licenses or funds.