What is the point of a family group on Nintendo Switch?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together in one group. Family groups can include: One admin account to manage the group. General Nintendo Accounts.
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What are the benefits of the Nintendo Switch family membership?

Did you know you can team up with seven other people with a Family Membership? Each of you can enjoy all the benefits of your Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, such as online play, access to a library of classic games, and special offers.
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What does adding someone to your Nintendo family do?

The child's Nintendo Account will now appear in the family group area of your account settings, and you can adjust various settings (password, Parental Controls, etc.)
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Do Nintendo family groups 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 if you leave family group Nintendo?

If a member leaves the owner's family group, they will no longer be covered by that family membership. If the membership owner leaves the group, the other members of the family group will no longer be covered by that family membership.
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What happens when you join a Nintendo family group?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together in one group. Family groups can include: One admin account to manage the group. General Nintendo Accounts.
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Can only switch family groups once every 12 months?

Leave or switch family groups

If you leave a family group and join a new one, you won't be able to join another family group for 12 months. The 12-month rule only applies if you use a paid Google subscription, such as Google One or YouTube Premium.
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Can two family members play the same switch game?

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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How does the Nintendo family work?

Family memberships can be purchased by anyone aged 18+. Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch console or multiple consoles - everyone does not have to use the same console.
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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 do I need a Nintendo family 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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Can you be in multiple Nintendo family groups?

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. For information about the different roles in a family group, read What Are the Different Roles in a Nintendo Account Family Group?.
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What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a family account?

Individual Memberships are available in 1 month, 3-month, or 1-year increments. A Family Membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's family group (up to 8 people).
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What is the difference between single and family Nintendo membership?

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 two users use the same Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Account users age 18 and older can create and add up to five Nintendo Accounts for children (age 17 and under) to their Nintendo Account. For more information, read How to Assign Nintendo Account Family Group Roles.
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Can a Nintendo family account share games?

Once you've set your primary Switch console, just download all the games you want to share with your family. On your primary Switch, anyone can play any game — no online license check necessary. If you want to check your full list of owned games, check the Redownload tab in the eShop profile menu.
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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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How do I get out of Nintendo family?

Open accounts.nintendo.com and log in to your Nintendo Account. Select Family group. Select Leave this family group. Admin Nintendo Accounts cannot leave the family group.
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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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Do I need two Nintendo Switches to play multiplayer?

Nintendo Switch supports multiplayer gaming options of all kinds. You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*. Specific features vary by game, such as voice chat or split-screen play, but sharing fun with friends and family is a key focus for Nintendo Switch.
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Can 2 people play different games with family share?

However, multiple family members can play different shared games simultaneously as long as enough total copies are owned by the whole family. If two people want to play the same game at the same time, someone else would need to buy another copy.
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What happens if I delete my family group?

Review important information about deleting your family group, including: Any shared content or family services will no longer be available to your family members. Any pending purchases made by family members will be charged to your family payment method. You can only switch family groups once in a 12-month period.
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Can you join another family group Nintendo?

All general accounts can leave and join a different group. All supervised accounts can be transferred directly to a different family group.
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How do I remove a family group?

Download the Family Link app.
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Family Link app .
  2. At the top left, tap Menu. Manage family.
  3. In "Delete family group," select Delete family group.
  4. Enter your password.
  5. Tap Delete.
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