Why do I need a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as online services for Nintendo Switch (including access to the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases, and the My Nintendo loyalty service.
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What is the purpose of a Nintendo Account?

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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Is a Nintendo Account needed for switch?

You'll need a user account in order to play on Nintendo Switch. And if you'd like to use online features, a Nintendo Account must be linked to a user account on your console.
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What is the point of linking 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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Are Nintendo Accounts free?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian. Parents/guardians can supervise Nintendo Accounts of any age.
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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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Should I get a Nintendo online account?

Nintendo Switch Online offers much more than just the ability to play online multiplayer games. Members also have access to a library of classic NES and Super NES games that can be played online with friends, Save Data Cloud backup, the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app and special offers.
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What does a Nintendo Account include?

A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty program.
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Does my child need a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Parents and guardians can create and manage individual Nintendo Accounts for children ages 12 and younger.
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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 does deleting a Nintendo Account do?

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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Why do I have to pay 50 cents for a Nintendo Account?

A one-time fee of $0.50 is charged to verify that a parent or guardian has provided consent.
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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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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 games are linked to My Nintendo account?

Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Select “Redownload”. A list of all of the software you've purchased that is not currently downloaded to the console will appear. Only software purchased with your Nintendo Account will appear on this list.
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Do you need Nintendo online for free games?

The one major exception is Fortnite, which can be played online without a subscription. Other free-to-play games like Rocket League can be played without a paid Switch membership. Nintendo Online is only needed for multiplayer over the internet, however.
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Does the Nintendo Switch have a monthly fee?

Nintendo Switch Online: Individual - 1 month: $3.99, 3 months: $7.99, 1 year: $19.99.
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Is a Nintendo Account the same as a Nintendo online account?

Nintendo Accounts and Nintendo Network IDs are used for different purposes. A Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services (including Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch), smart device applications (like Super Mario Run), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo rewards programme.
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How much is Nintendo online for a year?

The Individual Nintendo Switch Online plan costs $3.99 per month, $7.99 per 3 months, and $19.99 annually.
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Can 2 kids use the same Nintendo Account?

Children under age 13 can only have a Nintendo Account if they are added to an existing Nintendo Account by a parent or guardian. Once you complete the registration process, you can add Nintendo Accounts for up to 5 children to your account, and manage the settings for each child that you add.
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Can a 12 year old have a Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Accounts for children age 12 and under can be created and added to a family group by the group's admin (aged 18+). Nintendo Accounts for users between 13 and 17 can also be added as children through the family group, or they can create their own Nintendo Account.
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Why does Nintendo charge for child 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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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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Why do Nintendo prices never go down?

Nintendo's pretty strict on their stance of video game prices. According to them they don't want early adopters to feel slighted by those getting the game later for less. It's more likely they want to stand against the practice of avoiding recent releases on the expectation that they'll go down in price before long.
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