Who needs a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to use certain services from Nintendo, such as off-device game purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty program. A Nintendo Account can be linked to your Nintendo Network ID, Google, or Apple accounts. (Only users age 13 and older can link to Google or Apple accounts.)
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Does everyone need their own Nintendo Switch account?

You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
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Does each family member need a 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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What are the benefits of a Nintendo Account?

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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Why do I need a Nintendo online account?

Can I play Nintendo Switch games online without becoming a member of the service? A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to participate in co-op and competitive online features for many first- and third-party Nintendo Switch games, including Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, and Super Smash Bros.
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Why does my child need a Nintendo Account?

The My Nintendo Rewards Program gives you a chance to earn points that can be used to obtain discounts, digital content, and other rewards. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points.
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Do I need a Nintendo Account to download games?

Is a Nintendo Network ID required to purchase games? A Nintendo Account is required to purchase games through the My Nintendo Store. The games you buy will be automatically downloaded to the system that is associated with your Nintendo Account.
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Does it cost money to have a Nintendo Account?

Use the "Create a Nintendo Account" button on the Nintendo homepage to create a free account. Users must have an email address and be 13 years or older to create an account.
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Do you get charged for having a Nintendo Account?

Good news, fellow gamers! Creating a Nintendo Account won't cost you a single dime. That's right, it's absolutely free to set one up and start enjoying some of the benefits that come with it. Having a Nintendo Account opens up a world of possibilities.
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Do you need a Nintendo Account to play with friends?

When connected to the Internet, users can see when their friends are online and enjoy playing games together. In order to make use of the friends feature, a Nintendo Account must be linked with your user account.
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What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a child account?

Nintendo Accounts for children can be created for users age 0 through 17. General Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older who have an email account. Nintendo Accounts for children can be linked to a Nintendo Network ID only. They cannot be linked to Google accounts or Apple IDs.
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What is the difference between individual and family Nintendo Accounts?

You can choose from individual memberships (for 1 Nintendo Account) or family memberships - which provide the service to everyone in a Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 members total). (7 days). The free trial is only available in US, Canada, and Mexico.
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What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a switch user?

A Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services (including the Nintendo Switch eShop), smart device applications (like Super Mario Run), off-device software purchases, and the My Nintendo loyalty service. A Nintendo Account is created off-device (through the Nintendo Account website).
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Can Nintendo family members share games?

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 two users play the same game on switch?

It's a great way to experience more of the best Switch games without breaking the bank. As long as you have a digital copy of a game in your account, you can easily share that game with a friend across the original Switch, Switch OLED, and a even the Switch Lite. Here's how to gameshare on Nintendo Switch.
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What does a 12 month membership for Nintendo Switch do?

With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you'll get access to online play in compatible games, an ever-growing catalog of classic NES™, Super NES™ and Game Boy™ titles with newly added online play, cloud backup for your save data in compatible games, extra features for the free Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, ...
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Do you need family membership for Nintendo Switch?

As with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, each Nintendo Account needs an Individual Membership or needs to be part of a Family Membership to access Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack benefits.
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Is a 12 month Nintendo membership worth it?

Cloud saves and separate tiers make the service enticing, but what you get as far as bang for your buck comes in slowly, and is pretty niche as far as free games to play. The extra DLC bonuses are nice, but there aren't enough to justify a yearly or monthly service fee for what's still a substandard online service.
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Can I play online without Nintendo Switch Online?

Nintendo Switch Online is (mostly) required for online multiplayer. Before Switch Online launched, Nintendo offered free online multiplayer for games like Splatoon 2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Now, you have to have a subscription to use the online features of first-party Nintendo games and most third-party games.
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Why does it cost 50 cents to make a Nintendo Account?

A one-time fee of $0.50 is charged to verify that a parent or guardian has provided consent. This one-time payment is a commonly used and accepted parental control method required so that parents have the chance to see the payment on their credit card statement, and to alert Nintendo if consent was improperly provided.
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Do you need a credit card for a Nintendo Account?

Credit card or PayPal must be used as your automatic renewal payment method when purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family membership or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership.
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Are games tied to your Nintendo Account?

Game save data and your digital games and downloadable content are tied to your Nintendo Account. We recommend that you transfer your user data from the original system to your replacement system. This will move your Nintendo Account, user profile, save data, and Nintendo eShop purchases to the replacement system.
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Can I play free games on Nintendo Switch?

Did you know that there are lots of amazing free-to-play games available for the Nintendo Switch™ system? Now you do! Whether you're starting your game library or looking to build it up, you can add a few more games without having to empty your piggy bank.
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What age should a kid get a Nintendo Switch?

From its fun and colourful roster of games to its unique design, the Nintendo Switch is often seen as the family-friendly console. Nintendo has a reputation for producing family-oriented games – and the Switch is no different, with an extensive selection for age groups ranging from three to 18.
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