Can multiple people use one Switch game?

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 2 people use the same Switch game?

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 I download the same game on two different switches?

Purchases made using a Nintendo Account can be redownloaded and played on any Nintendo Switch console it is linked to. You can link your Nintendo Account to user profiles on multiple consoles. Only one Nintendo Switch console can be the primary console for your Nintendo Account at any given time.
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Is it possible to game share on Nintendo Switch?

You can only gameshare on your Switch by sharing your Nintendo account with another console, so your games need to be digitally associated, or you can't share them. With this in mind, you're ready to start gamesharing, but first you'll need to deregister your Nintendo Switch as your 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 you need 2 switches for Mario Kart?

If two players are playing on the same Nintendo Switch console, each player will use either one Joy-Con Controller (Left or Right) or one Nintendo Switch Pro-Controller.
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How many players can play Nintendo Switch at once?

Playing with multiple controllers

You can use up to 8 controllers at the same time, either wirelessly or via a wired connection, simply by pairing the controllers with the console. *The number of players who can actually play at any one time depends on the title and game mode being used.
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How do I share Switch games with kids?

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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Can you link multiple users to the same Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together into one group.
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Is it better to buy physical or digital games?

The main difference is that physical games tend to go down in price after a while, much faster than it happens with digital copies. Physical copies are therefore a better choice than digital ones if you're usually buying the game months after its release.
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Can a Nintendo game code be used more than once?

The code balance may only be used on a single Nintendo eShop account. There is a maximum unused Account balance that may be stored on a single Account, and the code may, as a result, be temporarily unredeemable. Code balance does not expire, and there are no fees associated with the code. This card is non-reloadable.
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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 get banned for game sharing?

You won't get banned for gamesharing but it's TECHNICALLY against TOS to gameshare and those reasons where from the perspective of the Sony's customer services. It's not enforced really, as too many people gameshare and Sony is fully aware of this.
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How does a Switch get banned?

The following actions will cause an immediate ban of your Nintendo Switch: Piracy of any sort. Homebrew NSPs (installed to the home menu) Changing user icon through Homebrew.
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What happens if I buy a banned Switch?

Banned Switches can't play games online, buy new games, or even access the Nintendo eShop, so if you see yourself doing any of those in the future, don't buy a banned Switch. Surprisingly, there's quite a market for banned Switches out there, and that's because of one thing: mods.
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Do I have to buy Switch games twice?

Yes and no. DLC only applies for the account that purchased it. The exception to this is Primary Console which allows all users on the same console to access digital purchases, including DLC. So for you to enjoy the DLC on the same console, no you do not need to buy the same digital content twice.
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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 do you share Switch games with family reddit?

Here's how you do it:
  • You have Account 1 that own digital games or DLC.
  • You first log into Switch A with Account 1.
  • Switch A will be automatically assigned as Primary console.
  • With the same Account, Account 1, log into the second Switch, Switch B.
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How many Joy-Cons do I need for 4 players?

You will need four joy cons, four pro controllers, (or off brand like power A).
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How many Joy-Cons can you use at once?

A Switch console can support up to eight controllers connected at the same time. This means four pairs of Joy-Cons (or eight if you're playing them individually), and up to two controller hubs (each of which supports four controllers, again adding up to eight).
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How many Joy-Cons do I need for 2 players?

If you're playing with multiple people on one system, you'll want to make sure you have the right number of Joy-Cons. For most of the sports you only need a single Joy-Con, so one pair would be enough for two players or two pairs for up to four.
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How does Nintendo Switch work for 2 players?

If you are using the joy-cons to play two players, turn both joy-cons sideways with the analog stick to the left. Press the two buttons (R & L) on the top of the strap. If you are using a pro controller or other controller setup, press R & L on both controllers that you want to use. Select a two player game.
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Do both switches need Mario Party to play?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership and a copy of the Super Mario Party game is required on each system to play online. Online play is possible with any of these system and player combinations: 2-4 Nintendo Switch systems with 1 player on each system. 2 Nintendo Switch systems with 2 players on each system.
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How many controllers can you connect to a Switch?

Up to 8 controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch, allowing you to have an 8-Player battle.
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