Does a switch need a primary account?

Does a switch need a primary account?

Does a switch need a primary account?

Non-primary console
A Nintendo Account
Nintendo Account
A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty service.
https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com › app › detail › a_id
Nintendo Account Overview
can be linked to Nintendo Switch consoles that are not designated as the primary console, however, some functionality differs from when a Nintendo Account is used on a primary console.

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Is there a time limit per account on nintendo switch?
*You can't set different time limits for individual users. The time limit applies to the total play time of all users of the console.
2024-01-08 00:37:41


How do i change my primary account on a switch?
To change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, you will need to deregister your current primary console, then set the new primary console. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
2023-10-23 20:26:21


Can you unlink a nintendo account from a switch?
To unlink a single Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console, delete the associated user account. To unlink all Nintendo Accounts from a Nintendo Switch console, initialize the Nintendo Switch console.
2023-03-22 19:44:16


How many times can you make a switch primary?
You can have one primary console at a time for your Nintendo Account
Nintendo Account
A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty service.
https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com › app › detail › a_id
Nintendo Account Overview
. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console. While using the primary console, any user account on the console can play the downloadable content you have purchased.
2023-02-27 01:50:09