How to Change Your Primary Nintendo Switch to a Secondary Console
Learn how to easily turn your primary Nintendo Switch into a secondary console with this quick guide.
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To change your primary Nintendo Switch to secondary: Go to 'eShop', select your profile icon, and navigate to 'Primary Console'. Deregister the current primary console. On the new Switch, log in to your Nintendo account and the system will ask if you want to make it the primary console—confirm this. The previous console will then automatically become the secondary one.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I change my primary Nintendo Switch back and forth? Yes, you can change your primary console as needed, but remember that it can only be done a limited number of times.
- What happens to my games when I change consoles? Your games will remain linked to your Nintendo account, so once you set up the new primary console, you can access your games as usual.
- Is there a time limit to deregister my primary console? There is no strict time limit to deregister your console, but frequent changes may require you to wait a short period.
- Do I need a Nintendo Online subscription to change my primary console? No, a Nintendo Online subscription is not required to change your primary console.