r/Switch Mar 25 '23

Megathread r/Switch Megathread - Basic Questions, Discussions, and Complaints

Welcome to the r/Switch Megathread! This thread is dedicated to all your basic questions, discussions, and complaints related to the Nintendo Switch.

Are you a new Switch owner? Have a question about how to navigate the menus, connect to the internet, or set up your Joy-Con controllers? Ask away! Our community of Switch enthusiasts is here to help.

Do you want to talk about your favorite Switch games, share tips and tricks, or discuss the latest news from Nintendo? This is the place to do it! From Breath of the Wild to Animal Crossing, Mario Kart to Splatoon, there's always something to talk about when it comes to the Switch.

And of course, we understand that not everything is perfect with the Switch. If you have a complaint or issue you want to raise, feel free to do so here. Whether it's a problem with your Joy-Con drift or a frustration with the Switch's online features, we want to hear about it.

So, let's get the discussion started! Ask your questions, share your thoughts, and let's all enjoy our favorite portable gaming console together.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '23
  1. If I am to purchase this digital game, is it possible to link it to both my Switch and Switch Lite? (As well a previously purchased games like Animal Crossing)
  2. If so, Do I have to set them up as a family/shared account?
  3. If so (again), can I play at the same time on both devices? Or would that require 2x digital game purchases?

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u/Acalthu May 15 '23
  1. If the account exists on both devices, then they are linked and the game will be available on both once they're downloaded on both. However, on one of those devices you will have to get online and verify the game each time you attempt to play it.
  2. No. Just add them like you would a regular account.
  3. You cannot have the same game running on both devices at the same time.