How do I change ownership of a Nintendo Switch?

Can I Change Ownership of My Nintendo Account or Nintendo Network ID? No. Per the Nintendo Account User Agreement and Nintendo Network Services Agreement, your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) cannot be transferred or sold to another person.
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How do I transfer my Nintendo Switch to someone else?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Users, and then Transfer Your User Data. Select Next, and then Next again, then select Source Console to indicate that the content will be transferred from this system. Select Continue, and then use the target console for the next steps.
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How do I change my primary account holder on a Switch?

To change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, you will need to deregister your current primary console, then set the new primary console. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
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Can I transfer ownership of digital Switch games?

It's not possible to transfer digital purchases from one Nintendo Account to another.
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How do I change my Nintendo account to a different user?

If you want to change user in the middle of playing, press the HOME Button to return to the HOME Menu, then select "(Y) Change User". The current user's game will be closed and you'll be able to select a different user. *If user selection isn't required, the user selection screen will not be displayed.
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Can 2 switch users have the same Nintendo Account?

Multiple users on a single console cannot be linked with the same Nintendo Account.
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Can I remove my Nintendo account from someone else's switch?

Once a Nintendo Account is linked to a user account, this link cannot be undone. The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console.
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Can 2 switches share games?

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 I transfer my Nintendo account to another email?

Enter the new email address you want to use, then click Submit. A verification code will be sent to the new email address that you entered. Enter the verification code from the email, then click Submit to confirm the change.
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How do I remove a main account from a Switch?

Select “System Settings” from the HOME Menu. Scroll down to highlight “Users,” then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and select “Delete User.” If a Parental Control PIN has been set for the system, you will be prompted to enter it to proceed.
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Is it legal to sell Nintendo Accounts?

Per the Nintendo Account Agreement and Nintendo Network Agreement and Privacy Policy, your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) can't be transferred or sold to another person.
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Can I sell My Nintendo switch account?

Per the Nintendo Account User Agreement and Nintendo Network Services Agreement, your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) cannot be transferred or sold to another person.
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Can two users share a Nintendo online account?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system. Multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership.
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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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Will I lose my games if I delete a user on switch?

Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including: Digital content that you purchased or redeemed with your Nintendo Account, including in-app content. Save data of apps linked to your Nintendo Account. Mission status, points, and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program.
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What does deregistering a switch do?

Deactivating one console will allow you to select a different console as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. Each Nintendo Account can have one primary Nintendo Switch console at a time. This feature is available in countries where the Nintendo eShop is available.
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Is it possible to unlink a Nintendo Account?

Select User information, then Linked apps and services to view the accounts that are currently linked to your Nintendo Account. In the "Linked accounts" section, select Edit. Select the checkbox next to the account you want to link or unlink.
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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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How much is a used Nintendo Switch worth?

In general, if your used Nintendo Switch console is in good working condition, you can expect to sell it for $139 to $215, but there are many things that can influence pricing. The Nintendo Switch OLED model, for example, fetches even higher prices, up to $313.
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How do I delete my Nintendo Switch account before selling it?

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Go to your profile then user settings and there should be eShop settings. At the eShop page select deactivate. Then format the system to remove your profile.
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Do I need to wipe Switch games before selling?

As long as your Switch can still read the game the buyer should have no issues with it. And since, unlike the 3DS, save data is saved to your Switch's memory, rather than the cartridge, you don't need to worry about deleting your saves.
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Can I sell my Nintendo Switch at a pawn shop?

Remember, selling to a pawnshop is super simple.

Just bring your Nintendo Switch and all the accessories to Pocket Pawn, we'll test it, make you an offer, get your ID, and pay you cash.
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How does Nintendo know if a game is pirated?

By checking the cartridge's serial number. Each Nintendo Switch cartridge has a unique serial number that is stored in the cartridge's firmware. When the cartridge is inserted into the Switch, the console checks the serial number against a database of known legitimate cartridges.
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How much does it cost to buy a Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Switch Online: Individual - 1 month: $3.99, 3 months: $7.99, 1 year: $19.99.
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