Can I use one Nintendo game on multiple switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.
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Can I play the same game on 2 switches?

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 a Nintendo Switch game be used on multiple devices?

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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Do I need two copies of Switch games?

You can't play the same game at the same time on both console with the same account on both Switch. That's Nintendo DRM doesn't allow that. You can play one at a time unless you have physical copy on the other console.
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Can you play Mario Kart on two switches with one game?

A: If they are playing on separate consoles, yes. But up to four people can play Mario Kart 8 on the SAME console, and you only need one copy of the game for that. Helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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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 link 2 Nintendo switches together?

If everyone is gathered in the same room, you can link together up to eight Nintendo Switch family systems via local wireless (also known as “couch co-op”) in compatible games. You can also hop online to play with family and friends who are far away.
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Do I need 2 copies of Animal Crossing?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons supports the registering of up to 8 users on a single Nintendo Switch™ console with a single copy of the game, all of whom can share a single island.
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Do you have to buy physical copies of games for Nintendo Switch?

Digital games on Switch

Digital games are a great choice for any Switch players who don't mind buying plenty of storage for their system or giving up physical versions of their games. They're quick, convenient, and put your favorite titles at your fingertips. Plus, you can't lose them like tiny cartridges.
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Do you need two copies of Animal Crossing for two switches?

You can play with one digital copy of the game on both systems. Switch 1, the one you play on, needs to NOT be your primary console. Switch 2, the one she plays on, NEEDS to be your primary console. On your primary console, any user can play your purchased games.
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Can you transfer games between switches?

As long as you have a digital copy of a game in your account, you can easily share that game with a friend across the original Switch, Switch OLED, and a even the Switch Lite.
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Can you use the same Animal Crossing game card on two switches?

Can I use an animal crossing game card on multiple switches? The save data for Animal Crossing: New Horizons saves onto the Switch, so you can use the one game cartridge on multiple Switches to have multiple islands but you can't play on the same island on multiple Switches.
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How many users can be linked to a Nintendo Account?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Users" → "Add User". Select how you'd like to add a user. If you've already linked a Nintendo Account with a user on another console, you can select "Import User Data from Another Console".
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Can you connect 2 Nintendo switches together without WiFi?

The consoles connect directly to each other wirelessly, allowing you to play together in private matches even if there is no internet connection or local WiFi available. You can find this feature by going to the Main Menu > select Play > Play Local > and then choosing to Join Local Lobby or Host Local Lobby.
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Is it cheaper to download Switch games?

Is it cheaper to buy or download Switch games? Depends, typically games on the eshop and in-store will be the same price when first released. But the majority of the time, games will have discounts quicker on the eshop.
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Is it better to buy physical Switch game or digital?

Much of it comes down to personal preference. If you like having shelves lined with your games that you can browse and reminisce, you'll want to go for physical. If you prefer the convenience and speed offered through digital purchases, and don't want game boxes lying around, then you'll want to go digital.
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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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Do I have to buy Animal Crossing again if I get a new Switch?

Can I use one physical copy of Animal Crossing New Horizons on two different switches to have two different islands? Yes. With Switch games the saves are tied to the system, not the game cartridge. I used the same game cartridge as my dad to make my island on my Switch Lite, and it is certainly not the same one as his.
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Can you download a Switch game on multiple consoles?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account.
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Can you share Switch games with 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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How many Nintendo switches can play together?

* As with TV Mode, up to eight players can play using Joy-Cons held horizontally, Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers, etc.
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Do you own digital games forever Switch?

Digital games are tied to your Nintendo account. Once you get a new Switch and log in you're able to redownload all those games and start playing them again.
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Do you own a digital copy of a game?

What you actually purchased is a license to run a copy of the software they developed. Much like when you buy a PC with Windows installed, you don't own the Windows software, if you did you'd be provided with the source code for the operating system in order to change anything/everything you wanted.
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