Can you use the same game cartridge on two switches?

To play physical game cards with multiple systems, insert the game card into the system you want to play on and select the game from the HOME Menu. Game save data is associated with your Nintendo Account and the system you play on, not the game card.
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Can I use the same game on two 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 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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Can you transfer games between switches?

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.
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Can you use Animal Crossing cartridge on two switches?

The save data for Animal Crossing: New Horizons saves onto the Switch, so you can use the one game cartridge on multiple Switches to have multiple islands but you can't play on the same island on multiple Switches.
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Nintendo Switch Cartridges Are Not Cartridges

Can I share my Switch cartridge?

You can totally share Nintendo Switch cartridges with your friends or family. Just pop the game out of your console and hand it over. It's that simple. Each cartridge is a self-contained game, so you don't need to worry about transferring data or losing your progress.
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Can I share my Animal Crossing cartridge?

you can use the same cartridge for separate consoles. They only need the island transfer tool if they want to move their island to a different Switch.
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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 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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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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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 link 2 switches together?

If everyone is gathered in the same room, you can link together up to eight Nintendo Switch family systems via local wireless (also known as “couch co-op”) in compatible games. You can also hop online to play with family and friends who are far away.
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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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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 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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Will I lose my save data if I put a microSD card in my Switch?

Save data. Save data (saved game progress and related achievements, etc.) is without exception stored in the system memory. It cannot be moved or saved onto a microSD card.
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Is 128GB enough for Switch?

We'd recommend a 128GB SD card for most users; this will give you enough room for about 15-18 Nintendo Switch games on your console, but it's worth noting that smaller indie titles will take up far less space.
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What happens when you put a new SD card in your Switch?

Archiving games and applications on your Nintendo Switch will free up storage space on the console, but it will not delete the data from the SD card. If you replace the SD card with a larger one, you will need to re-download any archived games or applications in order to access them.
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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 siblings share a Nintendo Switch 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 2 copies of Animal Crossing?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons supports the registering of up to 8 users on a single Nintendo Switch™ console with a single copy of the game, all of whom can share a single island.
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Do I have to buy 2 copies of Animal Crossing?

If you have two switches for two kids, you will need to buy one game for each console if they want to play the game on their own console or one of them have to take his switch to college when school starts.
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Is Animal Crossing saved on the cartridge or the Switch?

The island save data is saved on the Nintendo Switch console, so there will only be one island (save file), even if different copies of the software are used on the same console.
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Is it better to get digital or physical Switch games?

Much of it comes down to personal preference. If you like having shelves lined with your games that you can browse and reminisce, you'll want to go for physical. If you prefer the convenience and speed offered through digital purchases, and don't want game boxes lying around, then you'll want to go digital.
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Is it better to buy physical games or digital?

The main difference is that physical games tend to go down in price after a while, much faster than it happens with digital copies. Physical copies are therefore a better choice than digital ones if you're usually buying the game months after its release.
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