Can you reuse 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*. Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console.
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Are Nintendo Switch games reusable?

Purchases made using a Nintendo Account can be redownloaded and played on any Nintendo Switch console it is linked to.
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Can you play the same Switch game on two switches?

One PHYSICAL game, yes. They'll need to take turns playing it, as you'll need the cartridge in the system to play, but one cartridge will work with both Switches.
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Can two users play the same game on Switch?

It's a great way to experience more of the best Switch games without breaking the bank. As long as you have a digital copy of a game in your account, you can easily share that game with a friend across the original Switch, Switch OLED, and a even the Switch Lite. Here's how to gameshare on Nintendo Switch.
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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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Can I get a digital copy of a game I already own Switch?

With the Nintendo Switch you can purchase and download a digital copy of a physical game you own. The physical game does not give you rights to a free digital copy, and never will with Nintendo. For most Switch games a digital copy will be able to use the game save data created by your physical copy.
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Can you play Mario Kart on two switches 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 I share my Switch games with my 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 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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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 redownload games on Switch?

From the HOME Menu, open Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. Select the picture of your icon in the upper right corner to access your Account Information. Highlight Redownload on the left side of the screen. A list of titles you've purchased will appear.
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Can you play downloaded Switch games offline?

Games can be played while you are offline, but you must have an active membership and verify your membership every seven days by connecting online.
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What is the lifespan of a Nintendo Switch?

The idea of the Switch, however, has remained the same. All of the models mainly use the same type of CPU and GPU, too. As I discussed with former Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé, the Switch seems due for some sort of upgrade... but according to Nintendo, the Switch's life cycle could be as long as 10 years.
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How many times can I download a Nintendo Switch game?

All games you buy digitally are stored via your Nintendo Account ID, so you can just redownload them as many times as you want when you delete games to free up space, no problem. You can't lose a digital game since it's right there on your system.
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Can you use a Nintendo Switch game code twice?

If the download code was already redeemed on your console/system, you can redownload the game on your Nintendo Switch console, Wii U console, or Nintendo 3DS family system without re-entering the code. If you are still receiving this error message, please check with the retailer where you purchased the download code.
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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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How do I buy Nintendo Switch games for someone else?

It is not possible to send a gift in the Nintendo eShop (on-device or off-device). You may consider gifting a prepaid Nintendo eShop card or a download code instead. Prepaid Nintendo eShop funds...
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Can you share game saves on Switch?

Both systems must be connected to the Internet. The same Nintendo Account must be linked to a user on both systems to transfer save data. Save data can only be transferred between users that are linked to the same Nintendo Account. The systems must be placed near each other.
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How do I share games between two switches?

The solution is simple. For each Nintendo account, you can set a primary console and a secondary console. If both parties want to play one copy of a game, Alex needs to set Jason's Switch as his primary console and Jason needs to set Alex's Switch as his primary console.
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Can you share Mario Kart on Switch?

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 have two switches on one account?

How to Use Multiple Switch Units With the Same 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.
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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 connect 2 Nintendo switches together without WiFi?

The consoles connect directly to each other wirelessly, allowing you to play together in private matches even if there is no internet connection or local WiFi available. You can find this feature by going to the Main Menu > select Play > Play Local > and then choosing to Join Local Lobby or Host Local Lobby.
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Can you play 8 person Mario Kart?

A bigger, better Battle Mode. With five types of battles, there are more ways than ever to wreck the competition in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game for the Nintendo Switch system. You can play your friends in local wireless multiplayer with up to 8 players*!
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