Each individual player on Nintendo Switch can create their own user account (up to 8 per system), to manage personal settings and save data.
Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features:
- Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc)
- Use any applications that require Internet access (including Nintendo eShop)
- Use the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls application to manage parental controls through your smart device
- Exchange friend codes with other players
- Post screenshots to social media services
- Earn My Nintendo points for purchases made on Nintendo Switch
