Can I play digital Switch games without internet?

You absolutely can play Nintendo Switch digital games offline. Once you've downloaded a game onto your Switch, the internet becomes optional, not a must-have. This means your adventures with Mario, Link, and all your other favorite characters can continue anywhere, anytime.
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Can you play digital Switch games offline?

Games can be played while you are offline, but you must have an active membership and verify your membership every seven days by connecting online.
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Why won t my Switch let me play downloaded games without WiFi?

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.
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Why can't I play my downloaded Switch games?

If the game does not start for any of the users on the system, then the Nintendo Account that purchased the game is no longer linked to the system. You will need to purchase the game using one of the Nintendo Accounts on the system.
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Do you need Nintendo Switch Online to buy digital games?

What do I need to download a game? You'll need a Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Account, Internet connection, and Nintendo eShop access to download the game once you've purchased it. Learn more about the purchase and download process.
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What happens when you buy a Switch game digitally?

Start playing in a snap when you purchase a digital game from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch system or online at the My Nintendo Store. The game will be sent to your system automatically after purchase—no code required.
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How does buying digital Switch games work?

All games you buy digitally are stored via your Nintendo Account ID, so you can just redownload them as many times as you want when you delete games to free up space, no problem. You can't lose a digital game since it's right there on your system.
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Why can't other users play downloaded games on Switch?

Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console. If you change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, your games will not be playable by others on the system unless you make it the primary one again for your Nintendo Account.
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How do I play downloaded Switch games?

Complete these steps
  1. Link a Nintendo Account to your Nintendo Switch console.
  2. Access the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console and select your Nintendo Account. ...
  3. Purchase games and/or add funds in the Nintendo eShop. ...
  4. Download and start playing the games you have purchased.
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Can you play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offline?

Offline Single Player is AMAZING. That's all I play. I never do online. You're good.
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Do Nintendo games work without Wi-Fi?

Yes, You Can Play Without WiFi

While some games and features do require an internet connection, a majority of the Switch library is accessible offline. You can play single-player games and even some multiplayer games in local multiplayer mode without needing WiFi.
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Which Switch games require online?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to participate in co-op and competitive online features for many first- and third-party Nintendo Switch games, including Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
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Can you just download games on Nintendo Switch?

Now you do! Whether you're starting your game library or looking to build it up, you can add a few more games without having to empty your piggy bank. Below, you can see some of the games that you can download and start playing today—for free!
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Can you share digital games on Switch with family?

You can now share your games or downloadable content. You can play your content on any console, and other users can play it on the console that is set as your primary console.
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Can you transfer digital Switch games?

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 I give a downloaded Switch game to someone else?

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. Anyone that uses the purchaser's primary console can play the digital games or DLC that have been purchased by that Nintendo Account.
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Can all accounts on a Switch play downloaded games?

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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Can two switches play on the same account?

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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Is it cheaper to buy Switch games digitally?

Typically, Nintendo games cost the same between physical and digital. There are exceptions in of course. For instance, the digital version of Switch Sports is ten dollars less than the physical version. As for pre-order discounts, that's on a case by case basis.
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How do I access my digital Switch games?

How to View Previously Downloaded Titles
  1. From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  2. On the upper left of the screen, tap Menu.
  3. Scroll down and select Settings / Other.
  4. Scroll down to the section titled History, and select Redownloadable Software.
  5. Select Your Downloads.
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Why are Nintendo Switch digital games so expensive?

The Short Answer to High Prices

Firstly, Nintendo is known for its high game development standards, ensuring each game provides a unique and engaging experience. This quality control often means more resources are spent on development, which can contribute to higher prices.
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Do you buy or download games for Nintendo Switch?

Buy digital games here and download them directly to your Nintendo Switch™ system (no code required)! Plus, shop physical games, sales, new releases, and more.
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Does the Switch need to be on to download games?

Software and add-on content can be downloaded to your Nintendo Switch system while it is in sleep mode when it is connected to the Internet and there is sufficient space on the system memory or inserted microSD card. Downloads can also be initiated from your PC or smartphone while the system is in sleep mode.
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How many games can a Switch hold?

The base model Nintendo Switch comes with 32GB of internal storage. But not all of this space is available for games, as some is used for the system's operating software. If you're only downloading smaller indie games, which can be as little as 1GB or even less, you could fit around 25 to 30 games.
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Can you play Mario Kart without Nintendo online?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to play online. Wireless Play: 2 - 8 players (up to 2 per console) can race in a variety of different modes and courses. LAN Play: Up to 12 players can race via LAN connection.
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