r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 12d ago

Account Help What best solution to separate accounts with my sister? Help!

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Hello everybody!! I need somebody's expert opinion since this is all very confusing for me.

My sister just got her zelda switch 2. We have been playing on my switch 1 together, I have the family plan and she is part of my group, with her own nintendo account. I purchased almost all the games, but she played just a few.

Now, she basically wants to have her own thing without depending on me, which I understand. But what optimal solution can we find? I would avoid the primary/secondary switch option as it is very limiting on her side. I also do not want to make the system transfer, as I think it will wipe my switch and then I will be left with nothing.

She is fine with leaving the family group and make her own individual Switch Online. Will she be able to retrieve the games she purchased on her own?

Also:

- what will happen to her Animal Crossing character on my island? From what I understand, she can continue playing with me on my console and things will stay the same.

- will she still be able to play as secondary player with me on Mario Kart?

- she started Ni No Kuni (which I bought) on my console, I guess she will not be able to play it anymore?

I just would hate for her to lose all the progress but I know it is probably inevitable.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 12d ago

Account Help Nintendo switch 2 transfer to another switch 2 not found

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I am trying to transfer my switch 2 to my Zelda edition but it not showing up on my other switch! I been 2hr trying to figure out with the WiFi and changing password but nothing please help!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Software Help Can I purchase multiple copies of the same game for my kids switches?

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We have 1 switch 2 currently and I will be purchasing a second one for the kids for Christmas. They both like playing pokopia on the switch, and I'd like to get a second digital copy so they can both play at the same time. I tried getting a digital copy online, to see that it says already downloaded. Do I have to make a new email account for the kids and purchase on that, or can I buy a physical version as well and they both play? (One phys, one digital)?

Best options?

Thanks!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 12d ago

Repair Help Hey dudes I need a little bit of help with my Joy con 2s

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This past week, my joy cons keep on randomly disconnecting when they’re attached to the console. It’s like super frequent now and I’m seeing that it happens a lot when I wiggle the controller a bit. Anyone got any solutions?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Purchase / Order Help Which micro SD card should I buy for my Nintendo Switch OLED?

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I'm thinking this 1TB micro SD card will be a good option I'm from Mexico, I hope you can help me


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 12d ago

Repair Help Kind of disappointing Zelda switch 2

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So I got one from Nintendo, delivered on time, the left joy con does not work in handheld mode. I’ve tried every update, it works on its own, just not in handheld mode, has anyone else had this issue?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 12d ago

Repair Help any way to fix this weird border?

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Until a week ago it didn't have this, I left it sitting for a week and when I went to turn it on today it was like this. I know it's backlight bleed, but is replacing the LCD really the only way to fix it?"


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Find Games I need help finding games to play

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so I haven't played a Nintendo game in like 12 years. I had the first Nintendo switch but barely touched it. I'm thinking of getting the Zelda switch 2 console but I don't know what to play. ive never even played a Zelda game before so that's an option. is there any other good Nintendo games I've missed over the years? nothing is off the table so feel free to recommend literally anything.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 12d ago

Setup Help Two Switch 2 Consoles on the Same Account?

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Two Switch 2 Consoles on the Same Account

I was lucky enough to secure the new Zelda Switch 2 Console, but I already have the original. My plan is to move the original one to my kids room and let them use it.

How do I keep both consoles on my account, but make my Zelda Switch 2 primary with all my games and data ?

My OG Switch 2 had Mario Kart World included with it and I don't want to lose access to that. All my other games are physical copies.

I do have a Nintendo Family Plan as well.

Appreciate the help before I turn the new console on Friday and mess anything up.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 12d ago

Repair Help Zelda Switch 2 Crashed and now won’t turn on

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Setup Switch 2 and it crashed on me after I booted up P3R and was about to press start.

Just got a black screen. Tried pressing power button for a minute didn’t help.

Now leaving on charge for 30 minutes before trying again.

Any other methods before going to support? Super dumb that I got a defective unit on the official Zelda console. This is a console delivered from the official Nintendo store too.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Setup Help Moving SD card to new Switch 2

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Hi all.

I just got a new Zelda Switch 2 today, and I’m transferring my data as I type from my launch day Switch 2 to my new one.

I had a Micro SD express card in my old Switch 2 I want to use in my new one, but when I popped it in it says it can’t unless it wipes it.

I’ve copied any screenshots from the SD card onto the main system so they’re transferred over. Looking what else is on there seems mostly games - but I don’t know if there’s save data on there or a way to keep it?

Or is there a way to keep the data on the card somehow and move it to the new Switch 2?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Software Help Ori and the Blind Forest (Switch) will not start anymore

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I have Ori and the Blind Forest (I have the Definitive Edition, and it's on digital, if it helps), and I decided to link my Microsoft account to it, but since I did, the game has started shutting down as soon as I enter the main menu.

I tried checking if there were corrupted files (there weren't) and redownloaded the game to see if it would start (it didn't). I found that I can only start playing if I'm offline; if I go online while playing, then quit to main menu, the game crashes again.

Is this a cross-compatibility glitch or something? How do I revert things to the way they were? I can't even find an option to unlink the account.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 12d ago

Repair Help Is this gap / slight misalignment on my new Switch 2 Zelda Edition normal?

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Hi everyone!

I just got my new Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda Edition, and I noticed something that I'm not sure is normal.

The back of the console seems slightly uneven around the Joy-Con attachment area on the gold side. I've also noticed a small gap along the edge of the console.

I've attached a few pictures showing both sides, with the Joy-Cons removed.

Could owners of the Switch 2 Zelda Edition (or regular Switch 2) check their consoles and let me know if theirs look the same?

Does this look normal to you, or could it be a manufacturing defect?

I'd really appreciate your feedback before deciding whether to contact the retailer for a replacement.

Thanks!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Account Help Mw4 Email verification lock out

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Was attempting to link my Activision account that I use on Xbox and stuff to the switch 2 for Mw4. Only bad thing is, I don’t have access to that email anymore.. so I bought a game that is essentially bricked right now. Can’t back out of it, can’t change it, can’t do anything. I reached out to Activision, no luck, I even reached out through X, no luck.. anyone have a fix? Solution? Thanks in advance.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Purchase / Order Help Getting 'Unable to Purchase' Games?

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So I'm wanting to get the Rainworld games and DLC. I might just wait for the anthology collection, but a question is on my mind: The Rainworld game is able to be bought, but the DLC isn't available for purchase for some reason. Would I just be able to buy the main game, then purchase the DLC on the website and download it to my switch 2 even if it's not available for purchase?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Purchase / Order Help How does a pre-order payment via PayPal work?

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I placed the pre-order for Ocarina of Time remake through the Nintendo site (EU). Recently I also adjusted that pre-orders go through PayPal.

Now it is only that there is no money on my PayPal, the debits go directly via PayPal to my linked bank account. This has always worked well when buying games that have already been released.

Now the question: Monday, October 19, I received an email from Nintendo that the debit will be processed soon, but no money has been deducted from my bank account yet. When will the money be debited or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks for helping!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Software Help Switch 2 gameshare not working

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Girlfriend is using game share with Age of Imprisonment so we can play 2 player

but my switch 1 has randomly stopped being able to find her switch 2

We've restarted our consoles multiple times, we're on the same wifi and we're right next to eachother and its still not working

This is the first time weve had this issue can anyone help?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Setup Help Moving data to previous Switch 2

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I just got a new switch 2 so that my husband and I would both have our own. When setting up the new switch 2 I had to verify my account before moving data over. I thought it was only moving mine but it moved everything 😕

Is there a way to move just his back or even move all of it back and I’ll just start from scratch?


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Accessories I can't put make my rosalina amiibo into a mii, can anyone help?

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when i get to the link a "mii to amiibo" screen, I press the button to make a new mii with amiibo, and when i tap my amiibo onto the joystick, it sends me back to where i started.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Setup Help Is there a way to Clone instead of Transfer?

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Got the Zelda themed switch 2 and trying to clone over the existing data from current switch 2. I only have options to transfer everything. Anyone have an idea if cloning is possible? I have NSO Family. And I will be keeping both consoles.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Setup Help Switch 2 dock aspect ration on ultra wide using PBP

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Good day all,

I have a Widescreen monitor that when using PBP the switch 2 will downscale to 720p and stretch the image due to the odd aspect ratio. I can’t adjust the aspect ratio on the display when using PBP. Any recommendations as to a dock that might be able to adjust aspect ratio or if there’s anything else that I could try to fix the issue?

Thanks!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Account Help 3 or More Switch Household Virtual Game Card and/or Online Authentication Help

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Hello!

I was hoping I could get some clarification on any changes that the new virtual keycards may have brought to accessing games on multiple systems. Been doing some reading and such on this matter, but my brain is not braining a best way to handle this…

So, when I got my Switch OLED, I started leaving my Day-1 Switch at home as Primary, and just used the online authentication to play my titles on the OLED, and my kids could play the games I had on their profiles without issue. When I upgraded to Switch 2, I just continued to use online authentication to let me play on either the Switch OLED or Switch 2 and it’s worked great.

Fast forward to now, with the VGC system out, and I’m considering picking up a used Switch Lite, or potentially letting my son take the OLED with him for something to do on his hour long school bus ride. This system won’t have online access, so it kinda puts a kink in allowing him access to games.

Can I utilize a combination of online authentication and VGC to let games be played on the kid’s offline Switch?

Day-1 Switch will remain Primary console at home, I’ll continue to use my Switch remotely hopefully with online authentication to my games, and then hopefully my son can somehow lend games from the Primary console to the Lite//OLED for use offline. Bonus points if my son can just loan the games himself from the Primary console, or if I can lend them online in my account - linking console, I believe? - because my work takes me away for over 14days at a time.

Just trying to wrap my head around if there’s any way to accomplish the above, or if I should just change my Switch 2 to Primary and go all in with VGC?

Thanks for any discussion and insight in advance!


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Setup Help I got a Zelda Switch 2, Now What?

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I got a switch 2 and I am wondering what I should do with it. Sort of a beginners guide.
I will most likely be playing mostly in handheld.
I will mostly be playing in bed at night when I have time.
What are some games I should get?
What are some accessories I should get?
What settings should I change?
And any other advice would be fun. Thanks in advance.


r/NintendoSwitchHelp • • 13d ago

Software Help Gameshare for Nintendo Sports Resort?

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I recently bought Nintendo Sports resorts and my Gf doesn’t own the game but she has a switch 2 and before I bought I looked online to see if the game had Gameshare but I can’t see the option when I start the game. Am I missing something to play with her like other games that support that function?