Are switch games locked to console or account?

Are switch games locked to console or account?

Are switch games locked to console or account?

Downloadable software that you purchase is tied to 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
and can be played on your primary Nintendo Switch console and, under certain conditions, other Nintendo Switch consoles where you link your Nintendo Account.

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Why cant i play my switch game on another account?
Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the 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
that made the purchase. 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.
2024-02-10 17:48:56


Are switch games locked to 30 fps?
Fortnite on Nintendo Switch is locked at 30 FPS.
Consoles can now run games at 120 FPS, and high-end PCs provide more than 500 frames. Clearly, a smoother frame rate gives a significant advantage in competitive games.
2023-05-22 17:13:43


Are digital games tied to account or console?
Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.
2023-04-18 06:54:41


Are switch games tied to the console?
Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. 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.
2023-02-21 09:40:34