Can two kids play on one Switch?

Nintendo Switch supports multiplayer gaming options of all kinds. You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*. Specific features vary by game, such as voice chat or split-screen play, but sharing fun with friends and family is a key focus for Nintendo Switch.
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How to set up Nintendo Switch for two kids?

How can I create a child account?
  1. Sign in to your Nintendo Account.
  2. Select "Family Group", then "Add member", followed by "Create a child account".
  3. Next, enter information for the child who will use the account.
  4. After confirming the content, select OK.
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Does each child need their own Nintendo Switch?

No, there's no restriction. A parent account must purchase the Family Membership, but then any Nintendo Account of any age in the Family Group (including Child Accounts) can use the Nintendo Switch Online services. My family members use their own Nintendo Switch consoles.
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Can my kids share Nintendo Switch games?

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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How many Nintendo Switchs for 2 kids?

Best is probably 2 profiles. One main Switch you play games under the secondary profile, but on the other Switch the games must be played under the profile that purchased.
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Is one Nintendo Switch enough for 2 kids?

You'll be able to play select games for up to two players with the included Joy-Con (one controller per person). You'll also be able to purchase extra controllers for multiplayer games for 3+ players.
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Can 2 kids use the same Nintendo Account?

How many child accounts can be managed through a parent or guardian's Nintendo Account? A parent or guardian's Nintendo Account can be used to manage up to seven child accounts.
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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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Can you have the same account on two switches?

Can I link my Nintendo Account to more than one Nintendo Switch console? You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.
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Do I link my Nintendo account to my kids Switch?

Once a Nintendo Account is linked to the user, the console's online features will be available. Nintendo Accounts for children (age 12 and under) must be created through a supervising account. Once the child account has been created, it can be linked to a Nintendo Switch console.
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Do siblings need their own Nintendo Switch?

If multiple users want to share content with each other, you will need to choose one Nintendo Switch system to use as the shared system for all of the users.
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Is there a benefit to having two Nintendo Switches?

You can dual wield Switches in a dangerous battle. Also, you can hack one for homebrew and whatnot while still using the other one for new games/online/updates without any fear of it getting banned/bricked/resetted.
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Do I need two copies of Switch games?

On the other hand, if they decided to play on just one console, you just need to buy one game for them to play together on one TV even playing on line. The one game you bought can be share between two consoles, take turns. My suggestion is, buy one first and buy another if the other kid also asks for one later.
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Can you have 2 users on one Nintendo Switch account?

Up to eight user accounts can be created on a Nintendo Switch console. A user account can also be linked to a Nintendo Account at any time after it is created. Once a Nintendo Account is linked to the account, the console's online features will be available.
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Can you have 2 parental controls for Nintendo Switch?

The restrictions can only be managed by one Nintendo Account. However, you can link the same Nintendo Account to the application on multiple smart devices. Then, you can manage the restrictions through each device that the Nintendo Account is linked to.
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How do you play 2 player on Nintendo Switch?

What do you want to do?
  1. From the game menu, select Local Play.
  2. Select Local Communication to play a multiplayer game wirelessly or select Mosaic Mode to play a game across multiple Nintendo Switch screens.
  3. Select Choose a Lobby.
  4. Select the lobby opened by the nearby player.
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Can 2 Nintendo Switch share games?

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. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
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Can you use Nintendo Family membership on multiple Switches?

Yes, you can. Even if your family members are using their accounts on different Nintendo Switch consoles, if you have a Family Membership and create a Family Group, then each account can use the Nintendo Swich Online services. You don't need to use the same Nintendo Switch as the person who purchased the membership.
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How to share Nintendo games with family?

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  1. Deregister Switch 1 as the primary console. Create a new user account on Switch 2 and link your Nintendo account.
  2. On Switch 2, open the eShop with the new user account. Confirm the Switch is set as the primary console.
  3. Go to "Redownload" and select the games you want.
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How many people can play Mario Kart 8 on one Switch?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers a few different muliplayer modes: Multiplayer: Up to 4 players can use one Nintendo Switch console to race on a variety of different courses. Online Play: Race against other players from around the world in a variety of different modes (Regional, Tournaments, Friends, etc).
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Do I need two copies of Mario Kart Switch?

Important: Each Nintendo Switch console that will be used for local wireless play requires a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (physical or download). Note: 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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Can you use 2 Mario Kart live on one Switch?

In Split Screen mode, two karts can race on one Nintendo Switch system (software update required).
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Do each of my kids need their own Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Accounts for children age 12 and under can be created and added to a family group by the group's admin (aged 18+). Nintendo Accounts for users between 13 and 17 can also be added as children through the family group, or they can create their own Nintendo Account.
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How to set up a Switch for a child?

Sign in to your Nintendo Account. Select "Family Group", then "Add member", followed by "Create a child account". Next, enter information for the child who will use the account. After confirming the content, select OK.
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How many child accounts can you have on Nintendo Switch?

Add your child as a family member

Then select “Create an account for a child” to add a child aged 12 or younger to your family group. You will then be directed to enter the child's date of birth. Please note that there can be up to 8 members total in a Nintendo Account family group.
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