Can you have multiple primary switches?

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. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
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Can you have 2 primary Nintendo switches?

Nintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but you can only have one primary console at a time. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to access Nintendo eShop on a Nintendo Switch console will become your primary console.
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How many times can you change primary console Switch?

You can set one primary console per Nintendo Account. If you already have a primary console registered, follow the steps to change the primary console. Link your Nintendo Account on the Nintendo Switch console you want to set as your primary console.
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How to make a second Switch primary?

Complete These Steps:

On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account. Use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop on the second console. The console will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
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Can you have multiple Nintendo Switch accounts?

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 I play 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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Can I have two Nintendo accounts with the same email?

Only a single email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account. If the email address you have entered is already registered, it cannot be used again. Alternatively, this can occur if you are trying to sign in with a Nintendo Network ID.
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Can I change primary switch without the console?

You can deregister a primary Nintendo Switch console through the Nintendo eShop settings on the console itself. If you don't have access to the primary console, you can deregister a console from your Nintendo Account remotely via ec.nintendo.com/my/devices/unlink. However, this can only be done once per year.
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How many secondary switches can you have?

A secondary or non-primary Nintendo Switch. You can have as many as you like and you can log in to your Nintendo Account to play games. Not a great choice to take on trips, unless you have easy access to wifi for DRM authentication.
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How do I setup a second Nintendo Switch for family?

Select Add User if you would like to add additional accounts, or press the B Button to return to the HOME Menu.
  1. Select Create Account to set up a new Nintendo Account. ...
  2. Once you have created the Nintendo Account, return to your Nintendo Switch console and select Sign in.
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How many primary consoles can you have?

Each player can have one PS4™ console activated as the primary PS4 console for their account. If it's your first PS4 console, the console is automatically activated as your primary PS4 console. Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PlayStation 4. Select Activate or Deactivate.
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Do I need to buy 2 of every game if I buy 2 switch consoles?

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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How to tell which switch is primary?

To verify whether a console is the primary console for your Nintendo Account, check the "primary console" section in your Nintendo eShop Account Information.
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Can you have two switches on the same network?

When you connect switches, you get more ports that can be used, and that means more devices can utilize the network. Depending on the configuration, connecting multiple switches can also increase the bandwidth of the network. This is important for any demanding network that is short on total bandwidth.
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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 save data on two switches?

*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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How do I have multiple primary 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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How many main switches can you have?

There is still no limit on the number of main switches, but each must be separate from other main switches for other parts of the installation. Each must be mechanically protected, identified as a main switch in a contrasting colour and marked 'in the event of a fire do not switch off'.
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Can 2 switches play the same game at the same time?

If you want to play your game at the same time someone else also plays it: Make sure you are playing on a system that is not the primary console for your Nintendo Account. You will need to have an active internet connection on that system. The other user must play on the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
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Does deregistering switch delete content?

Unlinking a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console does not delete the Nintendo Account or any associated purchases. The Nintendo Account will still be available and can be re-linked to another user account in the future.
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How do I add a switch to my primary console?

On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account. Use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop on the second console. The console will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
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Why can't I play downloaded Switch games offline?

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 console you are using the new primary console.
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Can two Nintendo Accounts be linked to one Switch?

Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you've purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account. For information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, click here.
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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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Can you share digital games on Switch Family Plan?

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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