Can Other Players Use Games I’ve Purchased on Nintendo Switch?

Applies to:  Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model


Yes. Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you’ve purchased with your Nintendo Account*.

Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console. If you change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, your games will not be playable by others on the system unless you make it the primary one again for your Nintendo Account.

Additionally, if your Nintendo Account is deleted, any associated software licenses and funds will be deleted as well, and will not be accessible on the system.

*Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online classic games are available to anyone with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership.


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