Can You Play Downloaded Switch Games on Multiple Consoles?

Learn how to play your downloaded Nintendo Switch games on multiple consoles with essential tips and requirements.

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Downloaded Switch games can be played on multiple consoles under specific conditions. You must set one of the consoles as your primary console. On this device, anyone can play your downloaded games. On other consoles, you must be logged into your Nintendo Account to access your games. Additionally, the primary console must not be actively playing any games while you use them on another device.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are the requirements to play downloaded Switch games on multiple consoles? You must set a primary console and log into your Nintendo Account on other consoles to access downloaded games.
  2. Can anyone play downloaded games on my primary console? Yes, anyone can play your downloaded games on the console set as primary.
  3. What happens if my primary console is in use while I try to play on another? You cannot access your downloaded games on other consoles while your primary console is actively playing any game.