Why can't i play my Switch game on another account?

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.

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

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.

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 two Nintendo accounts share games on the same Switch?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. All users on a system will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.

Can you get banned for game sharing on Switch?

Activating your console allows you to share your games with users on YOUR console only. Game sharing can get your account banned because it violates our terms of service.

GameSharing on Nintendo Switch

Can I purchase a game on one account and then access it from a different account on the same console?

As long as that account is logged into the Xbox, any other account on that Xbox can play that game. You can have multiple accounts logged into the same Xbox at the same time. You are only able to play the games on the Xbox the account is logged into though.

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.

Why can't i play some games on family Share?

Close Steam and reopen it.

Navigate to the device management page; Click manage family library sharing and remove the device that isn't working; Let the problematic computer or device send a request to re-join the library or game; Test to see if this has fixed the issue.

Can you use the same Nintendo Account on two profiles?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a 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.

What to do if I bought a game on the wrong account?

You would need to refund it and then purchase it on the correct account. You can find instructions on refunds here. Alternatively, if you have the console set as the Home console for the account the game was purchased on, you can share the game with your other profile that way.

Can you game share on a second account?

You can't. You can log into your account on any console, but that only shares your games for as long as you are logged in. Once you log in elsewhere, then you aren't sharing on the other console anymore.

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.

Do you have to buy a game again if you remove it from your account?

Generally, no, you won't have to pay for it again later. The purchase will stay tied to your Google Account and you can re-install anytime as long as you use the SAME account.

Can you game share after buying a game?

How to set up gameshare. Gameshare on the Xbox Series X allows you and a friend or family member to share any and all digital games you have purchased on your console. This includes titles you have access to via Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate.

Are you allowed to sell your game account?

Account trading is an illegal practice in which everyone loses, both the buyer and the seller. The reason is simple: since it goes against our Terms of Use, and threatens the entire community, the account is eventually suspended.

Can you sell games you bought on Nintendo?

Buy, sell, or trade cartridges

Your game is yours to sell. You can buy, sell, and trade Nintendo Switch physical cartridges to your heart's content.

Can you get sued for selling game accounts?

Yes, It's not illegal in that you will be arrested for doing so. But it is most likely against the ToS and EULA for the game. That means if you sell it, the person who bought it from you can and likely will be banned if they are discovered.

Is it illegal to sell my video games?

There's still nothing illegal about selling used video games, but in some states the steps you have to take to sell your old copies of Playstation, Xbox and Wii titles may make you feel like you've broken the law.

How do you share a game game?

Do you actually own a game when you buy it?

Well you don't really own games at all, you own licenses to games/software. You used to own games when the whole thing was on the disc, even then the files where still copyrighted so you didn't own the files just the physical disc and had a physical license to play the game.

What are the rules on game sharing?

In order to game share with someone, both you and the other gamer need their own PlayStation Plus subscriptions. Only game share with one other person at a time. If you attempt to game share with a third person, you run the risk that your account will be blocked, which will abruptly end your own gaming time.

What happens if I buy a game on Nintendo eShop and delete it?

Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game. This feature is available for Nintendo Accounts set to U.S. and Canada, and countries with a limited version of Nintendo eShop.

Why is my purchased game not showing up on switch?

What to do. Make sure that your system is connected to the Internet and meets the requirements for off-device purchases. Check the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to see if there is a game icon that shows that the download is currently in progress. If the download is still in progress, wait until the download is complete.

Will I lose my games if I delete my Nintendo account?

Important. Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including but not limited to: Mission status, points and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program. Digital content that you purchased or acquired and that is linked to your Nintendo Account, including in-app content and coins.