Are Switch games linked to account or console?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.
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Do Switch games save to console or account?

On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored in the console's system memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played. Game save data cannot be saved or copied to a microSD card.
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Do Switch games transfer with account?

Digital game purchases and code redemptions are final, and cannot be transferred to a different Nintendo Account. Please make sure that you are logged into the correct Nintendo Account when purchasing or redeeming a game. The game isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase.
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Can I play my Switch games on another console?

You can play digital games that you've purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can also be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
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Are Nintendo eShop games tied to an account?

Purchases on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to make 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.
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Are Switch games linked to console or account?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.
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Do switch games stay on your account?

Digital games and downloadable content are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. Other people can only play your digital content if they are playing on your primary consoleNintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but can only have one primary console.
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Can you share Switch games with a family account?

Yes. Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*. Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console.
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Can multiple accounts play the same game on Switch?

All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.
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Do Nintendo Switch games work on both consoles?

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You can download and play your purchased digital games on more than one Nintendo Switch family system, but there are a few things to note: You need to have the same Nintendo Account on all systems: you cannot transfer games to different accounts.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new switch?

*Caution. Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.
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How do I transfer game data between switch accounts?

From the HOME Menu, select “System Settings” > “Data Management” > “Transfer Your Save Data”. Select “Send Save Data to Another Console”, then select the user whose save data file you wish to transfer. Select the save data file for the software title you want to send to another console. Select “Send Save Data”.
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How do I change the ownership of a Nintendo Switch?

Per the Nintendo Account Agreement and Nintendo Network Agreement and Privacy Policy, your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) can't be transferred or sold to another person.
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Is game data linked to Nintendo Account?

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default. You can change this in the Nintendo Switch system settings.
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Is Nintendo online tied to Switch or account?

No. The Nintendo Switch Online membership is not for one Nintendo Switch console, but for one Nintendo Account. As long as it's linked to your Nintendo Account, you can use the Nintendo Switch Online service from any Nintendo Switch console.
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What happens if I link my Nintendo Account to another console?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. However, you can only activate one primary console per Nintendo Account. On a non-primary console, games that you've downloaded with your Nintendo Account will only be playable using your account.
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Why can't I play a game on my Switch on a different account?

This error message may indicate that you are not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. On a non-primary console, the game can only be started by the player that owns the game. The solution depends on who originally purchased the game.
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Can you have the same account on two Switch consoles?

Nintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but you can only have one primary console at a time. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
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Can I have two linked accounts on Switch?

Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you've purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account.
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Can a Switch game be used on multiple devices?

TLDR: You can play a single copy of a game on two Nintendo Switch consoles provided that the game owner plays on the non-primary Switch and some other user plays on the primary Switch.
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Can you transfer games between switches?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.
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Can two switches play Mario Kart 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.
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Do Switch games download to console or account?

The games you buy will be automatically downloaded to the console that is associated with your Nintendo Account.
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Can I share my Switch games with my family?

Do you have games you want to share with friends and family? Luckily, Nintendo allows you to game share on the Switch console. You'll just need to log into a friend's Switch and set their console as the primary console. Afterwards, you'll be able to redownload games from the eShop.
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Will I lose my games if I change my Nintendo account?

All purchases made on the eshop are tied to your Nintendo Account. Meaning you cannot access any games associated with your Nintendo Account unless there is a profile on the Switch that is linked to your Nintendo Account.
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