Switch Console



Important
  • Save data cannot be transferred from one system to the other via this method. However, players with a Nintendo Switch Online membership can use Save Data Cloud backup to access the save data for compatible games from multiple consoles.
  • To change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, you will need to deregister your current primary console, then set the new primary console.

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Note
  • You can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.
  • Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
  • Once you've purchased a digital game, you can use your Nintendo Account to access the game on any Nintendo Switch console (primary or non-primary).
  • When using a non-primary console, you are the only player that can access digital games that you've purchased. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
Switch Console

Complete these steps

Nintendo Switch Console Gamestop

  1. Log in to your Nintendo Account and deregister the console.
    • If you can't de-register the primary console, please contact us for additional assistance.
  2. On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account.
  3. Use your Nintendo Account to access the Nintendo eShop on the second console. The system will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
    • To verify, check that the Primary Console setting in your Nintendo eShop Account Information.
  4. If you have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, download your Save Data Cloud backup files as needed.
  5. All Nintendo Accounts on your primary console will be able to play any games that you've purchased.
    • If you want to change your primary console again, complete steps 1-4 again to deregister this console and register a different one.
    • If you no longer have access to the previous system (traded in, stolen, etc.), we recommend that you change your Nintendo Account password to make sure your account isn't accessible on the previous system.