How do I Switch to two primary consoles?

To switch to two primary consoles, you need to understand that each account can only have one primary console at a time, and you cannot have two primary consoles simultaneously for the same account, but you can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles and switch the primary console designation as needed. By deregistering your current primary console, you can then set a new primary console, allowing you to play your digital purchases on the newly designated primary console without any restrictions.

Understanding Primary Consoles

What is a Primary Console?

A primary console is the main device associated with your gaming account, such as a Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox, where you can play all your digital games without needing to sign in to your account each time.

FAQs

1. Can I have two primary Switch consoles? No, each Nintendo Account can only have one primary Nintendo Switch console at a time, but you can switch the primary console designation as needed.
2. How do I change my primary console on Nintendo Switch? To change your primary console, you need to deregister your current primary console and then set the new console as the primary one through the Nintendo eShop on the desired console.
3. Can I play games on two Switch consoles with the same account? Yes, you can play digital games purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console, but only the primary console allows anyone using it to play your games without needing your account login.
4. How many times can I change my primary console? There’s no limit to how many times you can change your primary console, but you can only have one primary console at a time.
5. Can I use the same account on two PlayStations? Yes, you can use the same PSN account on up to 5 consoles, but only one can be set as the primary PS4 console for your account, and you cannot log in to multiple consoles at the same time.
6. How do I set my PS4 as primary? To set your PS4 as primary, go to Settings, then Account Management, and select Activate as Your Primary PS4.
7. Can I share games on two consoles? Yes, on Xbox, you can download, play, and share your digital games on any Xbox console without switching your home Xbox, useful for playing on a second console or a friend’s console.
8. Do I need two Xbox Live accounts for two consoles? No, you can use the same account on both Xbox consoles, accessing your games and saves, but only one can be set as the ‘Home’ console.
9. How do I know which Switch is my primary console? Check the “primary console” section in your Nintendo eShop Account Information to verify which console is set as your primary.
10. Can two Switches have the same primary account? No, while you can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles, only one console can be activated as the primary console per Nintendo Account.
11. How does primary and secondary Switch work? On the primary console, anyone can play your games, but on a non-primary console, only the account owner can play the games purchased with that account.
12. Can I log into two PlayStations with the same account at the same time? No, you cannot log in to multiple consoles at the same time with the same account, but you can use the account on multiple consoles individually.
13. Can one account be primary on two PS5 consoles? No, only one console can be set as the primary device for a PSN account.
14. How do I share my PS4 games on two consoles? You can share games by activating one PS4 as your primary console and then playing the games on another console by logging in with your PSN account, but game sharing requires both parties to have PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
15. Can I use my PlayStation Plus on two consoles? Yes, as a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you can share selected benefits on one PS5 console with Console Sharing and Offline Play activated and one PS4 console that is activated as your primary PS4 console.