Can I share my Animal Crossing cartridge?

they need their own switch to get their own island, but only need a 2nd copy of the game if you bought it digital or if they want to play at the same time. they can share the same cartridge, but they'd have to take turns with it. How do I make AC bells faster in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
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Can I share my Nintendo Switch cartridge?

To share a physical game with another user, have them insert the game card into the system they want to play on and select the game from the HOME Menu. Game save data is associated with the Nintendo Account and the system, not the game card.
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Can you share a physical copy of Animal Crossing?

You can use one physical copy for both systems, but not at the same time (obviously - there's just one cartridge). Each system has its own island, so if you play with two copies on two systems, you'll have two islands. If she played on your system, it would be the same island.
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Can two people use the same Animal Crossing game?

With one Nintendo Switch system and one game, up to four of those Nintendo Account holders can play on the same island at the same time (additional accessories required). With additional systems and games, up to eight players can play on the same island at the same time via local wireless or online play.
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Do I have to buy 2 copies of Animal Crossing?

If you have two switches for two kids, you will need to buy one game for each console if they want to play the game on their own console or one of them have to take his switch to college when school starts.
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Can you have 2 copies of Animal Crossing on one Switch?

Nope. The game saves to the system, not the cartridge, so no matter how many copies of the game you buy, you still only get one island per Switch. No but if you have a cartridge version of animal crossing and have a digital download of animal crossing then you can have separate islands.
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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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Why does Animal Crossing only allow one island?

nintendo likely keeps this implemented in animal crossing bc they know people will want more than one island. therefore if you want it bad enough you'll buy another switch and another game to do so. or borrow a switch and still buy the game to play on that. it's simply about money.
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Can you play Animal Crossing with friends without Nintendo online?

If the other player is in the same room and has their own Nintendo Switch system and the game, you can visit each other's island through local wireless play, which means no internet connection is required. You can also invite a friend from a far-off island via online play, which requires an internet connection.
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How do I start over in Animal Crossing on switch?

How to Restart Animal Crossing by Clearing Save Data
  1. Select System Settings from the Switch Home Menu.
  2. Select Data Management.
  3. Scroll down to Delete Save Data.
  4. Locate your Animal Crossing: New Horizons save data and select Delete All Save Data for This Software.
  5. Confirm by selecting Delete Save Data.
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Do Switch games save on cartridge or console?

As many know Nintendo Switch save files are on the console, the cartridge doesn't have any save file.
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Do I have to buy multiple copies of Switch games?

You can game share between 2 Switch systems with digital copies of the game. You can play the same game on both systems at the same time, using a “second account” on your primary Switch and using the “primary account“ on your secondary Switch. The secondary switch will need to be online to access any content though.
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Can I get a digital copy of a game I already own Switch?

With the Nintendo Switch you can purchase and download a digital copy of a physical game you own. The physical game does not give you rights to a free digital copy, and never will with Nintendo. For most Switch games a digital copy will be able to use the game save data created by your physical copy.
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Can you let someone borrow a Switch game?

Yes. Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*.
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Is Animal Crossing data saved on Switch or cartridge?

Save data is stored in the system memory, and for the most part it is associated with the individual user. So long as the same user is selected on the console, the save data will not be impacted whether the software is played from a game card or downloaded from Nintendo eShop.
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Can I play a Switch game if I lost the cartridge?

No, you have to buy the digital version of the game or another physical cartridge to continue playing.
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What's the difference between local and online play Animal Crossing?

Up to eight players with their own Nintendo Switch console and a copy of the software can play together on an island via online or local multiplayer. Online play is only available between players on your Nintendo Switch friend list OR players that you have shared a Dodo Code with.
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How to play Animal Crossing for free?

there is no “legal” way of getting Animal Crossing: New Horizons (or any of the games in the franchise) for free; unless you win a giveaway with the game as the prize or someone gives you the game. the only way YOU get to get the game for free (without anyone's help) is by jailbreaking your device.
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Can two players live on the same island Animal Crossing?

Up to eight players can live on the same island within each game. With one Nintendo Switch system and one game, up to four people can play on the same island simultaneously (additional accessories required). Additionally, up to eight people can play together on one island via local wireless or online play.
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Can I start a new Animal Crossing game?

If it's your first day playing Animal Crossing and you don't like your island, you can reset the game until you get a better island. If you've been playing a while and have already saved at least one game, you can clear your saved game data to start the game again from the beginning.
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How many residents can you have on your island in Animal Crossing?

When you first arrive on your island, you'll be accompanied by two villagers and, as you slowly progress through the game, you'll be able to invite more villagers to your island. The maximum number of villagers you can have living on your island is 10.
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How do you unlock other islands in Animal Crossing?

How to Visit Other Islands in Animal Crossing New Horizons
  1. Go to the Terminal in the Resident Services building.
  2. Buy a Nook Mile Ticket for 2,000 Nook Miles. ...
  3. Go to the Airport.
  4. Speak to Orville.
  5. Select Use Nook Miles Ticket.
  6. Travel to the new random island.
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Can you share games between switches?

Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch consoles that you wish to play your digital games on. Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console.
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Can I download the same game on two different switches?

It's possible to download games on two separate Switches from one account, albeit, one would be considered as the primary and the other as a “non-primary console”. The tricky part of this is the transferring of saves but that's a different discussion. In your case, you'll need at least 2 profiles in each device.
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Can 2 people play with 2 switches?

The Nintendo Switch family of systems supports multiplayer gaming options of all kinds. You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*.
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