Can you transfer purchased games to a new Switch?

Is there a way of transferring downloaded games from an old Switch console to a new one? Yes. During initial setup, you can start the process to do just that. You'll need your old Switch and your details of your Nintendo Switch account.
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Can you transfer bought games from one Switch to another?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.
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Can I download previously purchased games to a new Switch?

Open the Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. Select the 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 games you bought on Nintendo eShop on another Switch?

You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account. 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.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

The only saving grace you might have is Cloud Saves. If you have the Nintendo Switch Online Membership and you backed up your save data, you can redownload it to another console easy peasy so long as you log into your Nintendo Account on a profile on that console.
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What happens to my digital games if I get a new Switch?

Because this console is now your primary console, it can access the games you've purchased. However, if you wish to play online at the same time as the first Switch, you need to sign in to a different Nintendo account on the new primary system.
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Can I redownload my Switch games on a new Switch?

Games that have been archived (not deleted) will still have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can be redownloaded by anyone on the console. Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that was originally used to purchase them.
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Do I have to buy a game twice if I have two Nintendo switches?

All users of the shared system will be able to play games and DLC purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered that system as their primary consoleNintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but can only have one primary console.
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Can I play the same 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 you transfer downloaded 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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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 you have 2 Nintendo accounts on 1 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. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.
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Why can't other users play my games on Switch?

If you change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, your games will not be playable by others on the system unless you make it the primary one again for your Nintendo Account.
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How do you share digital Switch games with family?

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. Keep in mind this can only be done with digital games, and only one account can act as the primary per Switch.
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Do you own digital games forever Switch?

Digital games are tied to your Nintendo account. Once you get a new Switch and log in you're able to redownload all those games and start playing them again.
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Are Switch digital games tied to your account?

Downloadable software that you purchase is tied to your Nintendo Account and can be played on your primary Nintendo Switch console and, under certain conditions, other Nintendo Switch consoles where you link your Nintendo Account.
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Is it cheaper to buy Switch games digitally?

Is it cheaper to buy or download Switch games? Depends, typically games on the eshop and in-store will be the same price when first released. But the majority of the time, games will have discounts quicker on the eshop. Really, this is more of a do you want a physical game or a game just downloaded on the system?
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What happens if I buy a banned Switch?

Banned Switches can't play games online, buy new games, or even access the Nintendo eShop, so if you see yourself doing any of those in the future, don't buy a banned Switch. Surprisingly, there's quite a market for banned Switches out there, and that's because of one thing: mods.
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Is game sharing on Switch?

When you have a Switch listed as the primary console and another set up as the secondary console, you'll be able to share digital games purchased on one Switch with the other. However, your account can only open one instance at a time.
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How did my Switch get banned?

Hacking, modding, or jailbreaking a Switch are among the most common reasons for Nintendo banning a console. That's because the company takes security seriously, and is very strict when it comes to violations of its terms of service.
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Can I merge Nintendo Accounts?

You can't merge profiles. But she can definitely transfer any profiles she's using to the new Switch and use them there. She can transfer the saves to the new Switch too, for most games.
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Can I have two Nintendo Accounts with same email?

An e-mail address can only be linked to one Nintendo Account. If you have already created a Nintendo Account, use your e-mail address and password to sign in to your existing Nintendo Account.
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How many accounts can you have on one Nintendo Switch?

User accounts are used to manage each player's save data and personal settings. Up to eight user accounts can be created on a Nintendo Switch console.
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Do I need two copies of Mario Kart?

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.
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