Can you play on 2 switches with the same account?

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 that has been linked to your Nintendo Account.
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Can two Nintendo Switches be on the same account?

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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Do I need a separate Nintendo Account for each user?

In order to use all the features offered on Nintendo Switch, a Nintendo Account must be linked with a user account on your console. *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.
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Can I 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 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 play the same game on two different switches?

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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Can multiple people play Nintendo Switch at the same time?

Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously. * 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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Why can't I play Switch games on a different profile?

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 a child account play my games on Switch?

Your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console. You can use your Nintendo Account to access your digital purchases on any Nintendo Switch console (primary or non-primary). When using a non-primary console, you are the only player that can access digital games that you've purchased.
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Can you link one Nintendo Account to multiple users?

Once you complete the registration process, you can add Nintendo Accounts for up to 5 children to your account, and manage the settings for each child that you add.
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How do I add a second Switch to my Nintendo account?

To add your existing Nintendo account to an additional Switch, simply create a new local account on your Switch with your preferred name, then complete the process by linking that account to your Nintendo account by using your login and password. You have to be online to make this work.
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Can my wife and I share a Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Switch Online family membership benefits are shared to all family group members., or adding new child accounts. Child accounts under 13 cannot have registered email addresses, must be created as part of a family group, and are automatically set as Supervised in the family group..
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Do I need a family membership if I only have one Switch?

Note: Any of the 8 users can be online at the same time and play together, as long as you have multiple copies of a game when using more than one Switch. If you have only one Switch and want multiple profiles to be able to connect online, they have to be in your family group as well.
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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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How to set primary and secondary switch?

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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How many switch accounts can you have on one switch?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on Nintendo Switch. If the "Add User" option does not appear, there are already 8 user accounts on the system. You will need to delete an existing user before you can add another one.
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Do I need to buy two games if I have two switches?

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. Another thing I like to mention is that two player mode on one console is extremely loud because the explosion and yelling of the driver are double.
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Are Switch games tied to your account?

You can transfer your account and purchases, but game saves are tied to the Switch itself. The Switch uses a Nintendo Account, not the NNID, and the purchases are tied to your Nintendo Account.
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Can you share games between 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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How do I play games on a different Nintendo Account?

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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Why is my Switch not letting me play a game I bought?

This error message may indicate that you are not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. On a non-primary console, the game can only be started by the player that owns the game. The solution depends on who originally purchased the game.
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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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Can I have two Nintendo Switches with the same account?

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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Can you get banned for game sharing on Switch?

Absolutely not, you can safely borrow games from your friends without fear of getting banned.
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Can two kids share a Nintendo Switch?

Yes, your eldest is being silly. One Switch per family is perfect - lots of the games are meant to be played together. You can actually have up to 4 players for some games, though it depends how many controllers you have.
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