Can you play games you bought on Nintendo Eshop on another switch?

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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Can you play the same digital game on two 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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How do I transfer my Nintendo eShop games to another Switch?

Once you are logged in to your Nintendo Account on your non-primary console, click on your user icon on the top left of the HOME menu and go to “User Settings” > “Nintendo eShop Settings” > “Redownload.” Download the game you want to play.
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Can Nintendo eShop games be shared?

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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Are Switch eShop games tied to account?

Purchase games and/or add funds in the Nintendo eShop. These will be tied to your Nintendo Account. Download and start playing the games you have purchased. If not on the primary console, you must be connected online prior to starting downloadable software.
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What happens to my games if I lose my Switch?

If you replace your Switch, any eShop purchases can be re-downloaded for free. Your game saves, however, will be gone.
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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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How do I share games between two Nintendo Accounts?

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 I download my Switch games on another Switch?

Yes - enter the same Nintendo account and you'll be able to download all the eShop games you bought before. You can also move your SDcard over to the new Switch, if you have one.
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Can you copy Nintendo Switch games to SD card?

To transfer data from the system memory to the microSD card, select "Move to microSD Card". To transfer data from the microSD card to the system memory, select "Move to System Memory". Select the game you want to move from the list and follow the on-screen instructions.
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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 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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Why won t my switch connect to other consoles?

Ensure both consoles are connected to the Internet. Verify that both consoles have the latest system update installed. Verify that the same Nintendo Account is linked to a user on each console. Ensure both consoles are near each other.
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Can I borrow my friends Switch games?

Yes, Switch games are not tied down to a console, so you can share (lend) a physical game to your friend. Physical Copy?
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Can you get banned from Nintendo Switch online?

Most bans associated with hacking are console bans, meaning that the specific console that Nintendo has banned will be unable to use Nintendo's online services, including the eshop, game updates, and online play. Nintendo reserves the right to withhold these services per their user agreement.
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Can Nintendo ban your Switch?

There are certain things, like hacking your Switch or pirating games, that'll result in a permanent console or account ban if Nintendo catches you. Other things, like using obscenities, will usually get you a temporary ban.
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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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What happens if you link 2 Nintendo Accounts?

No. We are not able to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one. 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.
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Can I play two different games on two different consoles with the same account?

It's possible to sign in on multiple consoles at the same time. But when it comes to playing games, the rule is one at a time.
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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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Why can't I play my 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 system you are using the new primary console.
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Why does my Nintendo say you must have the software in order to play?

This message usually indicates that you are trying to start DLC. The full game is required to access DLC. for a game that is not present on your Nintendo Switch console. It does not indicate that there is a problem with your system.
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Will I lose 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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Does each family member need their own Nintendo Account?

If the parent account purchases an Individual Membership, then only the parent account can use Nintendo Switch Online, and not the Child Accounts. However, if the parent account purchases a Family Membership, any Child Accounts that are added to the Family Group can then use the services.
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