How do I let other Nintendo accounts play games?

How Do I Let Other Nintendo Accounts Play Games?

Sharing games with friends and family is one of the most enjoyable aspects of gaming. Nintendo’s Switch console allows you to share games with others, but there are some rules and restrictions to keep in mind. In this article, we’ll explore the different ways you can let other Nintendo accounts play games on your Switch.

Sharing Games on Your Nintendo Switch

Digital Games

• Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them.
• To share digital games, you need to register the same console as the primary console for each Nintendo Account.
• Each Nintendo Account can set one console as its primary console.

Game Card Games

• Game card games can be shared by switching the game card between consoles.
• Make sure to remove the game card from the console before sharing it with others.

Nintendo Switch Online Service

• The Nintendo Switch Online service allows multiple users to play online multiplayer games together.
• To use the Nintendo Switch Online service, you need to have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
• Each Nintendo Account can have its own Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

How to Share Your Nintendo Switch Online Subscription

In the above table, Account 1 has an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription on Console A, while Account 2 has an inactive subscription on Console B.

Sharing Save Data

• Save data is stored in the System Memory, and for the most part, it is associated with the individual user.
• To share save data, you need to ensure that the same user is selected on the console.
• Note that deleting a game will not delete the save data.

Redownloading Games

• Games that have been archived (not deleted) will still have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can be redownloaded by anyone on the console.
• Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game.

Changing Primary Switch

• A single Switch can be the primary console for as many accounts as you want, but each account can only set one Switch as its primary.
• You can change the primary console for each Nintendo Account at any time.

Can I Have Two Nintendo Accounts on One Email?

• No, only a single email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account.

Conclusion

Sharing games with others on your Nintendo Switch is a great way to enjoy gaming with friends and family. By following the rules and restrictions outlined in this article, you can easily share games and save data with others. Remember to always register the same console as the primary console for each Nintendo Account, and to use the Nintendo Switch Online service to play online multiplayer games together. Happy gaming!