“Checking if the software can be played…” Message When Starting Software
Information for when you receive the message “Checking if the software can be played…” when starting a game on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Information
This message appears if you have enabled the online license feature and you are trying to play downloadable content (games or DLC) on a Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console that is not currently able to load virtual game cards.
If you are playing a game using the online license feature, you will receive this message from time to time as you must have an active internet connection to play your downloaded games and content without loading them as virtual game cards.
For more information about playing your games on multiple consoles, please read How to Play Your Games Across Multiple Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch Consoles.
