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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Does deregistering a switch delete data?

Unlinking a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console does not delete the Nintendo Account or any associated purchases.
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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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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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Can stolen Nintendo Switch be deactivated?

Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deactivate. Click Shop Menu. Click Deregister Primary Console. Enter your Nintendo Account password.
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How to Make Nintendo Switch Primary Console (Deregister Tutorial)

Can a stolen Nintendo Switch be tracked?

The Nintendo Switch has no GPS or other positional tracking hardware, and can be easily wiped of all your accounts. If it's gone, it's gone.
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What happens if someone steals your Switch?

You will need to report the loss/theft of your device to a law enforcement agency in order for Nintendo to share such personal information with them.
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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 two Nintendo Accounts share a Switch?

We are not able to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one. 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.
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Can I give my digital Switch game to someone else?

The game isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. Anyone that uses the purchaser's primary console can play the digital games or DLC that have been purchased by that Nintendo Account.
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What happens to my games if I lose my Switch?

If you replace your Switch, any eShop purchases can be re-downloaded for free. Your game saves, however, will be gone.
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Will I lose my games if I make a new Nintendo Account?

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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Does Nintendo delete inactive accounts?

After 30 days,the account is permanently deleted from our files and we are unable to restore the account or any associated licenses or funds.
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Can you reregister a primary console 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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How do I make my Nintendo Switch my primary console?

Use your Nintendo Account to access the Nintendo eShop on the console that you want to be the primary console. The system will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. To verify, check the Primary Console setting in your Nintendo eShop Account Information.
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Do you have to buy the software again if you delete the switch?

You can redownload the software by selecting the software icon on the HOME Menu. Delete Software: The software and the icon will be deleted from the HOME Menu. You can redownload it from the Nintendo eShop using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased.
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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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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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Can 2 switches play together?

The Nintendo Switch family of systems supports multiplayer gaming options of all kinds. You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*.
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How do I deregister a Switch without console?

If you don't have access to the primary console, you can deregister a console from your Nintendo Account remotely via ec.nintendo.com/my/devices/unlink. However, this can only be done once per year.
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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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Can you link 1 Nintendo Account to 2 profiles?

In order to use all the features offered on Nintendo Switch, a Nintendo Account must be linked with a user account on your console. *Only one Nintendo Account can be linked to each user.
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How do I deregister a stolen Switch?

Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deactivate. Scroll down and select Deregister Primary Console. Enter your Nintendo Account password. Select Deregister twice to confirm.
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Is it safe to give someone my Nintendo Switch serial number?

With that being said, you shouldn't be readily sharing them every chance you get. Both the serial and model numbers potentially open you up to warranty fraud. Basically, someone with both these numbers might be able to put in a fake warranty claim.
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Can you get money for a broken Switch?

There is now quite a market today for broken Nintendo Switches and still value in these broken devices. To find out the value of your broken Nintendo Switch on SellCell all you need to do is enter the model above and then turn the condition to Broken/ Faulty and find you valuation in seconds!
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