Can You Gameshare on Nintendo Switch and Play Together?
Discover how gamesharing works on the Nintendo Switch and whether you can play together with friends.
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Gamesharing on the Switch allows you to share your digital games with another console, but you cannot play the same game together simultaneously. One console must be set as the primary console, and the other can access the games when not in use by the primary. To play together, each player would need their own copy of the game.
FAQs & Answers
- Can you share games on Nintendo Switch? Yes, you can share digital games on Nintendo Switch by designating one console as the primary. The secondary console can access the games when the primary console is not in use.
- Can multiple users play the same game on Nintendo Switch through gameshare? No, multiple users cannot play the same game simultaneously through gameshare. Each user needs their own copy of the game to play together.
- How do I set a primary console for gamesharing on Switch? To set a primary console for gamesharing, go to your Nintendo Account settings on the console and select 'Register as Primary Console.'
- What happens if I want to change my primary console on Nintendo Switch? If you want to change your primary console, you must de-register the current primary console through your Nintendo Account settings before setting a new primary console.