How to Gameshare on Nintendo Switch

So you can share your Nintendo games with your friends and family.

The Nintendo Switch is a great console that gamers often overlook. It offers an extensive game library and a lot of freedom through its game options.

If you want to reduce the cost of buying video games, sharing games with someone is a smart way to do it. You can gameshare on the Nintendo Switch, but there are some limitations.

How Gameshare works on Nintendo Switch

Since there is no official gameshare option on Nintendo Switch, you need to trust someone to have your username and password so they can access your account to play certain games.

First you need to deregister your console as your primary console. In order to do this:

1. Enter the Nintendo e-shop.
2. Select your user profile icon in the top right corner.
3. Select your profile name, then scroll down.
4. Next to where it says Primary consolechoose Sign out.
5. Select in the confirmation dialog box Sign out again.

You have now deregistered your console as the primary console for your account.

Add a user account to your Nintendo Switch

You have now signed out your console as the primary console for your account. It’s time to add your user profile to the second Nintendo Switch so its owner can use your games. In order to do this:

1. Select on the second Nintendo Switch system settings.
2. Scroll down to user. Then select Add User.
3. Choose Create new user.
4. Choose your profile symbol and nicknameand then select OK.
5. Choose Link a Nintendo Account.
6. Enter the credentials of the account that contains the games to be shared.
7. Choose shortcut.
8. Choose OK.

You have now added your account to the second Switch console, where it should automatically become the primary console for your user account. You also don’t have to log into your account again, so you can skip the Nintendo Switch user selection screen in the future and just log into yours directly.

This means that the owner of the second Switch can play the games on your account even if they are logged into their own account. You’ll have to re-download your game library on your Switch, but the second Switch owner can now play the games you own without having to buy them again.

What to consider when sharing games on Nintendo Switch

While this method works to share your game library with members of your family or friends, it is not foolproof and comes with limitations.

• You cannot play the same game at the same time if both players are signed into the same account on both consoles. You need to make sure you both have different accounts for it to work.
• You can’t multiplayer games you’ve shared with someone else, even if they’re signed into different accounts.

Only give your Switch account details to someone you trust. Since their console will have your account as primary, you could quickly be locked out of your account or change your details if the person ever decides to do so.

It’s a good idea to know how to secure your Nintendo Switch account using two-factor authentication and other methods just in case the person you’re sharing games with ever decides to rush it with you to try.

Take a cheaper route to expanding your gaming library

Gamesharing offers a way to reduce the cost of gaming between friends and family; Just make sure you only share your Nintendo Switch details with people you trust.

The Switch offers many ways to customize your gaming experience and get the most out of it. You can also use third-party products to further customize it.