What happens if you put Animal Crossing in a different Switch?

There are two options to transfer your save data for the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons game to another Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, or Nintendo Switch Lite system. You can either transfer your full island save data—including everything on it—or individual player data—that is, just a player resident.
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Can I play my Animal Crossing on a different Switch?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows you and up to 7 others on your Nintendo Switch system to live on one shared island. The save data for the island or for the individual residents of the island can be transferred to a new Nintendo Switch system after updating the game software to the latest version.
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Can you play on 2 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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Do I need to buy Animal Crossing twice?

Both kids want their own island in Animal Crossing. Do I need to buy a second Switch and a second copy of the game in order for that to be possible? they need their own switch to get their own island, but only need a 2nd copy of the game if you bought it digital or if they want to play at the same time.
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Can you play Animal Crossing on anything other than Switch?

In fact, all iOS and Android users can download the game's mobile app version—Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp—for free! If you're new to Animal Crossing, it's a Nintendo game—available only on the Nintendo Switch—the goal of which is to create the campsite of your dreams and interact with your island's animal neighbors.
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Can you get Animal Crossing for free?

Yes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is available as a free download. You can play the game for free, but you can also purchase in-game currency called Leaf Tickets using real money. Note: You can also acquire Leaf Tickets for free.
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Do both players need Nintendo switch online to play Animal Crossing?

If the other player is in the same room and has their own Nintendo Switch system and the game, you can visit each other's island through local wireless play, which means no internet connection is required. You can also invite a friend from a far-off island via online play, which requires an internet connection.
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Do I need to buy 2 games if I have 2 switches?

A: Ok, let me try. If you have two switches for two kids, you will need to buy one game for each console if they want to play the game on their own console or one of them have to take his switch to college when school starts.
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Do I have to buy Animal Crossing again if I get a new Switch?

Can I use one physical copy of Animal Crossing New Horizons on two different switches to have two different islands? Yes. With Switch games the saves are tied to the system, not the game cartridge. I used the same game cartridge as my dad to make my island on my Switch Lite, and it is certainly not the same one as his.
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Can two people share Animal Crossing?

With one Nintendo Switch system and one game, up to four of those Nintendo Account holders can play on the same island at the same time (additional accessories required).
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How do you transfer from one switch to another?

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 unlink a primary switch?

Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Scroll down to the "primary console" section. Select Deregister twice to confirm. If your account is set to require a password, you will also need to enter your Nintendo Account password to finish the process.
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Can you share switch games with family?

Yes. Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*. Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console.
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Can you have the same Animal Crossing island on two different switches?

@ToBeanOrNotToBean I'm having a hard time following your question, but the Switch system only allows one ACNH island per console. If you have a secondary switch with the same nintendo account linked to it, I think you'll be restricted to same island. Save data is stored exclusively on the switch internal memory.
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Can I share my Animal Crossing cartridge?

you can use the same cartridge for separate consoles. They only need the island transfer tool if they want to move their island to a different Switch.
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Why does Animal Crossing only allow one island?

nintendo likely keeps this implemented in animal crossing bc they know people will want more than one island. therefore if you want it bad enough you'll buy another switch and another game to do so. or borrow a switch and still buy the game to play on that. it's simply about money.
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Can I have 2 islands on 2 switches?

You can only create one island per Nintendo Switch system, even if you use multiple games. A different system is required to create a different island. The island save data is saved on the Nintendo Switch system, so there will only be one island (save file), even if different games are used on the same system.
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How do I restore my Animal Crossing to a new Switch?

As the game begins to open, you will see a black screen with the Nintendo logo in the top-left. When this screen completely fades to black, press and hold the − (Minus) Button. If performed correctly, a message will appear that asks if you want to begin the island restore process. Select Begin.
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How many games can you play on 1 2 switch?

It features 28 different minigames, most of which involve two players, who each use one of the Joy-Con controllers and are often encouraged to look at each other during gameplay.
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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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What happens if you buy a game twice on switch?

Nope, it won't even recognize digital vs physical copies as different. You have to buy a second switch. You can make another user and just play as a different user.
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Can you sleep in Animal Crossing?

Make sure you have a bed set up somewhere in your home. Approach your bed and push forward on the control stick to lie down on it. A prompt asking, "Should I get some sleep?" will appear, and you will select "Yeah, I want to sleep..."
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How to get Nintendo Switch Online for free?

Select Free Trial in the "Nintendo Switch Online individual membership" section. If this option cannot be selected, then you either already have an existing Nintendo Switch Online membership or you have already received the free trial.
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What is the point of Animal Crossing?

Animal Crossing is an endless and non-linear game in which a human (the player) takes up residence in a village inhabited by anthropomorphic animals. The main goal of the game is to save money in order to pay off the mortgage on the player's house. This requires collecting natural materials and selling them.
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Which Animal Crossing is free?

Notes: This game is free to start, with in-app purchases available. Internet connectivity is required to play Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.
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