How does Nintendo family group work?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together into one group. Family groups can include: One admin account to manage the group. General Nintendo Accounts.
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Can Nintendo family group members share games?

Each user can now play the games or downloadable content for all the other users on the shared system. As long as the shared system remains the primary console for a Nintendo Account, all users can use that system to play that Nintendo Account's digital content.
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What happens when you join a Nintendo family group?

If someone with an individual membership joins a group with a family membership, they will receive the service for the length of time that is longest – they will not receive both time-frames total. If you are added to someone else's family membership, make sure to adjust your auto-renewal settings appropriately.
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How does the Nintendo family membership work?

A family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's family group (up to 8 people). Family memberships are available in 12-month increments only.
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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 to Set Up a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership

What is the point of a family plan for a Switch?

Purchasing a Nintendo Online subscription as a family group is the most cost-effective way to gain access to Nintendo Switch Online features. A Family Membership is $34.99 for 12 months and allows 8 Nintendo Account holders to access Nintendo Switch Online from the same or even separate consoles!
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Can I have 2 Nintendo switches with the same account?

Nintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but you can only have one primary console at a time. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
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Is switch family membership worth it?

It's cheaper than other subscriptions of its type, and the number of goodies is good enough. However, if you have the chance to use the Family subscription and split the costs with multiple people, then you'll be paying very little for all it offers. An excellent deal!
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What are the benefits of a family group Nintendo?

Family groups can include:
  • One admin account to manage the group.
  • General Nintendo Accounts.
  • Supervised Nintendo Accounts (usually for children aged 15 and under)
  • Parent / guardian accounts to manage Nintendo eShop restrictions for supervised accounts in the group.
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How do I share my Nintendo online membership with family?

Complete these steps
  1. Visit the Nintendo Account website and sign in to the admin Nintendo Account. ...
  2. Select Family group.
  3. Select Add a member.
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Why can't i leave the Nintendo family group?

  1. Open accounts.nintendo.com and log in to your Nintendo Account.
  2. Select Family group.
  3. Select Leave this family group. Unable to leave family group. Admin Nintendo Accounts cannot leave the family group. ...
  4. Select Leave family group again to detach your Nintendo Account from the group.
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What is the difference between Nintendo family and individual?

Individual memberships can only be used by the individual Nintendo Account holder. Family memberships can be purchased by Nintendo Account holders aged 18+. Once the membership is purchased, all Nintendo Accounts in the family group can use the service.
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Can a child leave a family group Nintendo?

Users with supervised accounts who are under the age of 16 OR who have not yet registered an email address cannot be removed from a family group. However, these accounts can be transferred to a different family group.
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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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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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Does Nintendo family group cost money?

Don't forget—you can team up with seven other people with a Family Membership! Each of you can enjoy all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for only about $10 per person a year—share the fun and share the savings!
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What is the difference between Nintendo Switch family membership and family membership expansion pack?

You can also download and use the Nintendo Switch Online companion app and access exclusive offers for members only like Game Trials. However, the real difference between the two memberships is that the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack grants users access to various N64 and Sega Genesis games.
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Can two Nintendo Accounts share games?

All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.
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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 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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Why are family plans so much cheaper?

Cost Savings

This means that if one family member uses less data, the remaining data can be utilized by others, maximizing your data allowance and reducing the chances of overage charges. Discounted rates: Many service providers offer discounted rates for additional lines in a family plan.
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Why are family plans cheaper?

Do family plans save money? The initial price of a family plan can be shocking because the overall cost will be higher than an individual plan. However, when you look at the cost per line, it is cheaper. And as you add more lines, the cost per line usually decreases, ultimately saving money for everyone on the plan.
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How many users can be linked to a Nintendo Account?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Users" → "Add User". Select how you'd like to add a user. If you've already linked a Nintendo Account with a user on another console, you can select "Import User Data from Another Console".
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Can you be in multiple Nintendo family groups?

Within a family group: All general accounts can leave and join a different group. All supervised accounts (usually aged 12 and under) can be transferred directly to a different family group.
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