How do I have two switches on one account?

To have two Nintendo Switch consoles on one Nintendo Account, you can link your account to multiple consoles, allowing you to play digital games you’ve purchased on any Switch console, with one console set as the primary console. By doing this, you can access your Nintendo Account on both consoles, but only the primary console will allow you to play games without needing to sign in to your Nintendo Account on that console.

Understanding Nintendo Account and Console Linking

Having multiple Nintendo Switch consoles linked to one Nintendo Account provides flexibility and convenience, especially for families or individuals with multiple devices.

Linking Consoles to a Nintendo Account

To link a Nintendo Switch console to your Nintendo Account, you simply need to access the Nintendo eShop on the console and sign in with your Nintendo Account credentials.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I have 2 Nintendo switches with the same account?: Yes, you can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Switch consoles, but only one can be set as the primary console.
2. How do I separate Switch accounts?: To separate Switch accounts, you can delete the associated user account or initialize the Nintendo Switch console to unlink all Nintendo Accounts.
3. Can two Nintendo switches play together?: Yes, Nintendo Switch supports multiplayer gaming options, including local multiplayer and online play, using one system or multiple systems.
4. How do I know which Switch is primary?: You can verify the primary console for your Nintendo Account in the Nintendo eShop Account Information.
5. How do I make my secondary Switch primary?: To make a secondary Switch the primary console, access the Nintendo eShop on that console with your Nintendo Account, and it will automatically become the primary console.
6. How do you change primary and secondary switches?: You can change the primary console by deregistering the current primary console and then linking your Nintendo Account to the new console.
7. Can two switches share a game?: Yes, you can share digital games between Switch consoles linked to the same Nintendo Account, but you must redownload the games on each console.
8. Can two switches share Nintendo online?: With a Family Membership, players can access Nintendo Switch Online on the same or multiple systems.
9. Can I transfer Switch games to another Switch?: Yes, you can transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Switch console and make it your account’s primary console.
10. How do I remove a primary Switch?: You can remove a primary Switch by deregistering it through the Nintendo eShop settings or remotely through the Nintendo Account website.
11. How many times can you change primary Switch?: You can change the primary console as many times as you want, but each Nintendo Account can only have one primary console at a time.
12. What does linking a Nintendo Account do?: Linking a Nintendo Account to a Switch console provides access to online features, such as online game modes and DLC.
13. Why can’t other accounts on my Switch play my games?: Other accounts on your Switch cannot play your games unless the console is set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
14. How do I link multiple switches to my family account?: To link multiple Switch consoles to a Family Account, log in to the admin Nintendo Account, access the Family group settings, and add members.
15. How much is the Switch family plan?: The Nintendo Switch Online Family Plan costs $34.99 per year, with the option to add an Expansion Pack for a total of $79.99 per year.