Can you have save data on more than one Switch?

If you have multiple consoles, you can transfer your latest save data from one console to another so you can keep playing from where you left off. *Some save data cannot be transferred. *The save data for some titles, such as 1-2-Switch and Animal Crossing: New Horizons is not saved on a per-user basis.
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Can I put my save data on another Switch?

To transfer save data between two Nintendo Switch systems, both consoles should be connected to the internet and in close proximity to one another: Select System Settings on the home screen of the source console. Select Data Management > Transfer Your Save Data. Select Send Save Data to Another Console.
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Can I use the same account on 2 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 connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
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Can you have Pokemon save data on two switches?

Press X on the Pokémon game from the Nintendo Switch home screen on both consoles. Select “Manage Software” on both consoles. Select “Transfer Your Save Data” on both consoles.
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How do I continue a game on another Switch?

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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How do you share games between two switches?

Gamesharing on Nintendo Switch basically boils down to signing out of your account on one console and signing into your account on another. All you need is a user account, an internet connection, and a digital game you want to share.
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Can you share Switch games with family?

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 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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How do I transfer data from switch to new switch?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Users, and then Transfer Your User Data. Select Next, and then Next again, then select Source Console to indicate that the content will be transferred from this system. Select Continue, and then use the target console for the next steps.
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Can two switches share an online account?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system.
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Can you transfer save data from one Switch to another using SD card?

Transfer screenshots and videos using a microSD card. While you can move save data along with your user profile between Switches, doing so makes the target Switch your “primary” console — which means it's the only one tied to your Nintendo account, and the only one to which you can download games, for instance.
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Can I transfer save data from one Switch to another with an SD card?

Transferring game data

You can transfer game-related data between your console's system memory and your microSD card. *After an update or other change, data may be saved in a different location to the one you set. *Save data and some software update data cannot be transferred.
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Is Switch save data stored on SD card?

Can I save switch games to SD card? You can save downloaded games to the SD card yes. But progress you cannot, it saves to the console memory and the Nintendo Switch Online cloud.
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Where are Switch save files stored?

Where is game save data stored? On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored on the console's System Memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played. Game save data cannot be saved or copied to a microSD card.
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Is it worth upgrading to new Switch?

The slightly larger screen and vibrant colors make playing in handheld mode even better, but if you already have a Switch, it may be hard to justify the upgrade. If it's your first time buying a Switch, it's definitely worth considering the OLED model, but only if you plan on playing in handheld mode.
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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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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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Can you play Mario Bros on two different switches?

Up to two consoles can connect locally. Both consoles must have a copy of the game. Each player must use a single Joy-Con controller.
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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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Why can't other users play my games on Switch?

When using a non-primary console, you are the only player that can access digital games that you've purchased. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
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Can you link two profiles to one Nintendo Account?

*Only one Nintendo Account can be linked to each user. *Once linked, you cannot change your user account to link to a different Nintendo Account. Please make sure you don't mistakenly link to the wrong account.
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How many profiles 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.
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What does linking a Nintendo Account do?

Each individual player on Nintendo Switch can create their own user account (up to 8 per system), to manage personal settings and save data. Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features: Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc)
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How does Switch save data work?

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default. You can change this in the Nintendo Switch system settings.
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