How do I use downloadable content on a Switch?

Nintendo Switch Select [Software Information] > [Nintendo eShop]. Scroll down to [Downloadable Content] and select [View All Items]. Here you will see all owned DLC listed. To download any of the DLC, select your Nintendo Switch Profile Image at the top-right of this screen to go to [Account Information].
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How to use downloadable content in Nintendo Switch?

Search for the game that has member-exclusive DLC. Select Downloadable Content or scroll down to view the available downloadable content. Select Free Download next to the content you want to download. Re-enter your Nintendo Account password if prompted.
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How do I access downloaded content on a switch?

How to View Previously Downloaded Titles
  1. From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  2. On the upper left of the screen, tap Menu.
  3. Scroll down and select Settings / Other.
  4. Scroll down to the section titled History, and select Redownloadable Software.
  5. Select Your Downloads.
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Why can't I play downloadable content on Switch?

This means that the DLC has not been purchased on the system, or that this is not the primary console for the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the content.
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How do downloadable games work on Nintendo Switch?

The downloaded game will be saved to your Nintendo Switch system's internal memory or microSD card (sold separately) so if you download multiple games, you can play them at any time without needing to change Nintendo Switch Game Cards. There is also a massive library of games you can't find in a retail store.
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What happens to downloaded Switch games?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.
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How do I redeem a downloaded game on Nintendo Switch?

How to Redeem a Download Code on Nintendo Switch eShop
  1. Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop.
  2. Select the account you want to use.
  3. Select Redeem Code on the left side of the screen.
  4. Enter the 16-character download code. ...
  5. Select OK to confirm.
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Why can't i play my downloaded games on my Switch?

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 downloadable content mean on Nintendo?

DLC can take many forms—from adding additional story content to playable characters to new levels to fancy outfits for your horse. While browsing around, you may also come across the term “expansion pass”—this kind of DLC gives you access to waves of content as they release.
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How do I start a download on a switch?

Insert a game card in the game card slot on the Nintendo Switch console, or download a game or software application from the Nintendo eShop. While on the HOME Menu select the icon for the game or software application that you wish to use, then select "Start."
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How do I access downloaded content?

Select File Explorer from the taskbar, or press the Windows logo key + E. Under Quick access, select Downloads.
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Why won't my Switch let me play games?

Update your Nintendo Switch console to the latest version. Change the primary console for that Nintendo Account to the system that you're using. If you are already using the primary console for that Nintendo Account, de-register the console, then make it the primary console again.
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How do I download add ons to my switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Access the Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the content. ...
  2. Search for the game title that the content is associated with.
  3. Select the game and scroll down to view all available Downloadable Content, below the game details. ...
  4. Select the previously purchased Downloadable Content.
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How do I access downloads on a 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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How to purchase or download content in Nintendo Switch eShop?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select “Nintendo eShop” on the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop.
  2. Select the account you want to use.
  3. Locate the game that you want to purchase, then select it to reach its product information page. ...
  4. Select Proceed to Purchase.
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Does DLC automatically install on Switch?

You can tap the cloud icon next to your game in this section, if listed, to download any DLC you own but have not yet downloaded to your system. This will automatically download all owned content.
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Why does my switch say downloadable content cannot be played?

When using a console that is not the primary console for the Nintendo Account, you are the only player that can access downloadable software that you've purchased. Other players will not be able to access your downloadable software on a console that is not set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
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Why isn't my DLC working on my switch?

Confirm whether you made the purchase (including redeeming bonuses) with the account on this console. Ensure that your console is set as the "Primary Console" for play. If you intend to use additional content on a console other than your primary one, an internet connection on the console is required.
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How does downloadable content work?

DLC stands for downloadable content. It refers to additional digital content that players can download and add to a video game after its initial release. Game developers use DLC to expand and enhance the gaming experience by providing new storylines, challenges, characters, weapons, or cosmetic items.
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How to play downloaded games on Switch?

Purchasing and playing downloadable software:
  1. Link a Nintendo Account to your Nintendo Switch console.
  2. Access the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console and select your Nintendo Account. ...
  3. Purchase games and / or add funds in Nintendo eShop. ...
  4. Download and start playing the games you have purchased.
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Why won't my Switch let me play games offline?

If the software does not require an internet connection, you are most likely not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the software. You can play without an internet connection by using the primary console instead or by making the system you are using the new primary console.
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Why is my download not working on Nintendo Switch?

Sometimes, unstable connections can interrupt downloads. Restart the Switch: Power off your Switch completely and then turn it back on. This simple restart might resolve temporary software glitches. Check Available Storage: Verify if your Switch has enough available storage space to download and install the game.
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What happens when you download a game on Nintendo Switch?

Once you've completed your purchase, your game will automatically download to the console associated with your Nintendo Account. To download the game, your Nintendo Switch console must have enough memory space available and it must be turned on or in sleep mode (with an active internet connection).
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How to download games on Nintendo Switch when it says purchased?

To redownload the game, access Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access your Account Information and highlight Redownload.
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How do I put saved games on my Nintendo switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Highlight the icon for the game or application from the HOME Menu. The software icon for 1-2-Switch highlighted on the Nintendo Switch Home Menu screen.
  2. Press the + or – Button to open the software menu.
  3. Select Save Data Cloud, then select your user.
  4. Select Download Save Data.
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