Can you switch users on 3DS?
The Nintendo 3DS family of systems does not support multiple user accounts in the same way that the Nintendo Switch does, meaning you cannot switch users on a 3DS in the classical sense, as only one Nintendo Network ID can be associated with a 3DS at a time. To use a different Nintendo Network ID on a 3DS, you would need to format the system, which would remove the current Nintendo Network ID and allow you to link a new one.
Understanding 3DS User Accounts
The 3DS’s lack of support for multiple user accounts can be a limiting factor for some users, especially those who share their system with others.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you have different users on 3DS?
No, only one Nintendo Network ID can be associated with a Nintendo 3DS family system at a time.
2. How do I change my 3DS account?
To change the Nintendo Network ID associated with your 3DS, you will need to format the system, which will remove the current Nintendo Network ID and allow you to link a new one.
3. Can you unlink a Nintendo account from a 3DS?
If you created your Nintendo Account with your NNID, you will need to link an additional service or create a Nintendo Account password before you can remove the link.
4. Can you have 2 Nintendo accounts on one switch?
Yes, you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console.
5. Can 2 Nintendo Accounts on the same switch share an online subscription?
Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems.
6. Can two Nintendo Accounts share games?
Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them, but all users on a system can play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.
7. How do I switch multiple users on a Switch?
To switch users on a Switch, press the HOME Button to return to the HOME Menu, then select (Y) Change User.
8. How do I reset my 3DS to a new user?
To reset your 3DS to a new user, you will need to format the system, which will remove all data, including the current Nintendo Network ID.
9. Can you merge switch accounts with 3DS?
You can merge funds from your Nintendo 3DS or Wii U account with your Nintendo Switch account by selecting Merge Funds from the Nintendo eShop on your Switch.
10. How many accounts can a 3DS have?
Each Nintendo 3DS system can only have one registered Nintendo Network ID at a time.
11. Can you link 2 3DS accounts?
It is not possible to link the same Nintendo Network account to multiple Wii U or multiple Nintendo 3DS family systems at the same time.
12. Can you have 2 of the same game on 3DS?
Yes, you can have two of the same game on 3DS, either by purchasing multiple physical copies or by redownloading a game you have already purchased.
13. Can you have multiple users on a Switch?
Yes, up to 8 user accounts can be created on a Nintendo Switch, each with their own save data and settings.
14. Do you need a separate Nintendo Account for each user?
No, all user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you’ve purchased with your Nintendo Account.
15. Are Nintendo Accounts free?
Yes, a Nintendo Account can be created for free, and there is no cost involved in creating or maintaining an account.