Are Switch Games Linked to Your Nintendo Account or Console?

Discover how Nintendo Switch games connect to your account and console for easy access.

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Switch games are linked to Nintendo accounts. When you purchase a game from the Nintendo eShop, it becomes tied to your account, allowing you to redownload it on any Switch console where your account is active. For physical game cartridges, no linking is needed, and they can be used on any Switch console.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I play my Nintendo Switch games on any console? Yes, digital games linked to your Nintendo account can be played on any Switch console where your account is active.
  2. What happens to my games if I lose my Switch? As long as you have access to your Nintendo account, you can redownload your digital games on a new console.
  3. Are physical Nintendo Switch cartridges linked to my account? No, physical game cartridges can be used on any Switch console without account linking.
  4. How do I link my Nintendo account to my Switch? Go to the Switch settings, select 'Users,' and then select 'Add User' to link your Nintendo account.

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