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How to Game Share on Nintendo Switch

How to Game Share on Nintendo Switch
Diego Kafie

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Ever wondered if you can share your favorite games with a friend on your Nintendo Switch? Let’s dive into this fun possibility!

Let’s talk about game sharing on the Nintendo Switch. Can you actually share games with a friend? We’ve got the scoop for you.

Yes, You Can Share Games!

Good news for Nintendo fans! Yes, you can share your beloved games with a friend on the Nintendo Switch. It’s like giving a slice of your gaming cake to a buddy and still enjoying the whole piece yourself!

Game sharing on the Nintendo Switch involves setting up your account as the primary account on a friend’s console while they do the same on yours. This way, both of you can play the same game at no extra cost. It’s a cool feature Nintendo introduced to make gaming more fun and accessible.

How to Game Share on Nintendo Switch

The process is pretty simple. First, you need to deactivate your console as the primary one for your Nintendo account. Then, log in to your account on your friend’s Switch and set it as your account’s primary console. Remember, your friend needs to do the same on your console. Voila! You’re set to share your games.

Keep in mind, though, you need a stable internet connection to play shared games on a non-primary console. Also, only one person can play a shared game at a time. It’s a tiny catch, but it’s worth it to double the fun.

Double the Fun With Playbite

Speaking of doubling the fun, have you heard of Playbite? It’s an app where you can play casual mobile games and earn rewards while doing so. Imagine winning Nintendo eShop Gift Cards just by having a blast on your phone! With Playbite, you can even snag games to share on your Nintendo Switch.

So, why wait? Download the Playbite app now, join the fun, and start earning rewards that can enhance your Nintendo gaming experience. Who knew having fun could be so rewarding?

Win official Nintendo gift cards by playing games on Playbite!
Win official Nintendo gift cards by playing games on Playbite!

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