How to Play Together via GameShare
Follow these steps to play games with other users through GameShare.
Note: The steps to start a GameShare session, supported modes, and number of players are different depending on the game. For details about GameShare with a specific game, search for how to start multiplayer with that game.
Before you start
- A Nintendo Switch 2 console is required to host a GameShare session. You can join another player’s session from a Nintendo Switch 2 console (local wireless or over the internet) or from a Nintendo Switch console (local wireless only).
- All participating consoles must have the latest system update installed in order to use GameShare.
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How to check for the latest system update
- Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the System Settings menu and select System.
- Select System Update to start the system update process.
- The system will check to see if an update is available.
For more information, see How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch.
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How to check for the latest system update
Complete these steps
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Host a GameShare session via local wireless
The steps to start a GameShare session vary depending on the game. Please search our support site for "How to Start a Multiplayer Game" with the title of the game you're trying to play for detailed steps.
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Join a GameShare session via local wireless
- Select the GameShare icon on the HOME Menu.
- Select Join GameShare.
- Select A Local User.
- Select the user you want to join the GameShare session with.
- The console will search for nearby sessions you can join. Once you’ve found the session you want, select Join GameShare.
- After all participating members have joined, the host will start the session.
- Select the GameShare icon on the HOME Menu.
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Host a GameShare session over the internet through GameChat
- Start or join a GameChat room.
- The steps to start a GameShare session vary depending on the game. Please search our support site for "How to Start a Multiplayer Game" with the title of the game you're trying to play for detailed steps.
Note: You can also start the GameChat room when inviting friends to a GameShare session, rather than starting the room first. However, if you want other friends to join the room, you will need to invite those friends separately after the room is created.
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Join a GameShare session over the internet through GameChat
- Start or join a GameChat room.
- Once the host invites you, press the
C Button
botón C
- On the right, select See Invites to GameShare.
- You can also view available GameShare sessions by selecting the GameShare icon on the HOME Menu, then selecting A User in a GameChat Session.
- Select Join GameShare.
- After all participating members have joined, the host will start the session.
