What does it mean to deregister primary console Switch?

Deregistering 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.
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What does primary console mean Switch?

The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console. Any other Nintendo Switch consoles you link your account to are non-primary consoles. Nintendo Account Features on a Primary Console and a Non-Primary Console. Primary Console.
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How often can you change primary console Switch?

Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console. Once you've set your primary console, you can change the primary console whenever you'd like through your Nintendo eShop settings. Physical games can be played on any system you like.
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How do I make my Switch the primary console without the old one?

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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What is primary vs secondary account Nintendo Switch?

Here's how it works: Primary Switch: Your account can launch any game offline or online and can play them without limit. Secondary Switch: Your account can only launch games when you have an online connection. If you go offline (like on a plane or subway), you cannot Switch to another game.
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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 have 2 seperate accounts on Nintendo Switch?

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 change primary and secondary Switch?

On the primary console for your Nintendo Account, use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop and deregister the console. On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account. Use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop on the second console.
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Can you change the primary user on a Switch?

Access Account Settings by clicking on the profile icon in the top right corner of the eShop. In your account settings, scroll down and select the Deactivate console option. With your secondary Switch, connect to the Internet and log into the eShop. This console will now be your primary Switch.
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Why won t my Switch 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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Can you play same game on 2 switches?

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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How much longer is the Switch lifespan?

How long does a Nintendo Switch last? The lifespan of your Nintendo Switch is 6–10 years if you take good care of it. You shouldn't have any wear and tear or issues with internal components before then.
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What is the lifespan of the Switch?

I think Switch will last 9 years of first party game support and system stopping production the following year. Most people speculate that a new switch system will release in 2024 and like 3ds nintendo would continue to release games on switch (just less of them) for about 2 years.
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How do I remotely deactivate a primary Switch?

  1. You can deregister a primary Nintendo Switch console through the Nintendo eShop settings on the console itself.
  2. 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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Which Switch should be my primary?

How to check which console is your primary console: To verify if a console is the primary console for your Nintendo Account, check the "Primary console" section in your Nintendo eShop Account Information.
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What is the difference between primary and non primary Switch?

You can set one primary console per Nintendo Account. When you sign in to your Nintendo Account on non-primary consoles, you will still be able to access digital games purchased with your Nintendo Account. However, other players will not be able to access your games on the non-primary console.
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How many primary accounts can you have on Switch?

How many Nintendo Accounts can I have on one Nintendo Switch console? Up to 8 Nintendo Accounts can be linked to a Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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How do you check if my Switch is the primary console?

You can check which console is the primary by viewing your account details in the eShop. To view this, open the Nintendo eShop on you Switch and select which account you want to view. On the top right of the screen, click on your profile to view your account details.
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Can two switches share an 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.
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What does linking a Nintendo Account do?

Each individual player on Nintendo Switch can create their own user account (up to 8 per system), to manage personal settings and save data. Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features: Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc)
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Can you have your Nintendo Account on two switches Reddit?

I've set up both my son and daughters switch consoles using an account I made with my email and details. When my daughter got her switch for Christmas, her page had my son's name. When I changed it, my sons would change and vice versa.
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Can I merge 2 Nintendo Accounts?

No. It is not possible to combine multiple Nintendo Accounts together, or to add additional members to a Nintendo Account (including the My Nintendo service). Anyone wishing to create a Nintendo Account and/or join the My Nintendo service will need to create a new account.
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How do I deregister a switch without console?

Using a web browser, visit the Shop Menu (ec.nintendo.com/my) website. Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deactivate. Scroll down and select Deregister Primary Console. Enter your Nintendo Account password.
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How do I register a switch as primary console?

Access "Account Settings" in the eshop and select the "deactivate console" option. Now connect to the internet with the other Switch that you want to designate as the primary console. Log in and access the eshop. It will now be the primary console.
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Is Nintendo discontinuing the Switch?

When will the Nintendo Switch be discontinued? For its part, Nintendo has confirmed that it will continue to support the Switch with new games through to the end of March 2025.
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