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  1. Digital Game Purchases Through Nintendo.com FAQ

     Availability In which countries can I purchase directly through Nintendo.com? Which systems can I purchase games for on Nintendo.com? Buying a game How can I purchase a game on Nintendo.com? Do I... KA ID: 16482 Meta-Answer ID: 16425

  2. Friend List on Nintendo Systems and Apps

     Information Nintendo systems and mobile applications include Friend List features to allow players to enjoy online experiences with their friends. These features may include seeing when your friends... KA ID: 67509 Meta-Answer ID: 54232

  3. How to Use amiibo Figures (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)

     Follow these steps to use amiibo figures in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Amiibo figures can be used in the game as follows: You will be able to scan compatible amiibo figures after you have unlocked the amiibo rune in the game (usually about 45 minutes into gameplay). You... KA ID: 25573 Meta-Answer ID: 21078

  4. System Transfer from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 (MT-10002)

     Information and steps relating to setting up a system transfer from a Nintendo Switch console to a Nintendo Switch 2 console. Information Data on a Nintendo Switch console can be transferred to a Nintendo Switch 2 console using a system transfer during the Nintendo Switch 2 initial setup. You can perform a system... KA ID: 68432 Meta-Answer ID: 55108

  5. How to Unlink Consoles That Can Load Virtual Game Cards

     Follow these steps to unlink one of the consoles that can load virtual game cards for your Nintendo Account. Note: Each Nintendo Account can have two consoles that can load virtual game cards at a time. If you already have two, unlinking one of them will allow you to use a different console to load your... KA ID: 68436 Meta-Answer ID: 55112

  6. How to Update Splatoon 3

     Updated Follow these steps to update Splatoon 3 , or review the software's update history. Note This update must be applied in order to use the game’s Internet features. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the game's online features. Save data will still be available for... KA ID: 59461 Meta-Answer ID: 47321

  7. How to Transfer Digital Games / Nintendo Accounts Between Nintendo Switch Consoles

     In this article, you'll learn how to move digital software purchases, Nintendo Accounts, and/or save data from one Nintendo Switch console to another. What to do Do you have both the original and new Nintendo Switch consoles? Yes, I have both consoles. No, I only have the new console. From within the System Settings of the original console... KA ID: 27713 Meta-Answer ID: 22513

  8. How to Play Your Games Across Multiple Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch Consoles

     Updated Steps for sharing games across multiple consoles in your household. What to do How to replace one console with another Game save data and your digital games and downloadable content are tied to your Nintendo Account. If you are replacing a Nintendo Switch console... KA ID: 47524 Meta-Answer ID: 39846

  9. How to Deregister a Nintendo Account's Pass-enabled Console

     Follow these steps to deregister the pass-enabled Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console registered for your Nintendo Account. Note Deregistering one console will allow you to select a different console as the pass-enabled console for your Nintendo Account. Each Nintendo Account can have one pass-enabled console at a time... KA ID: 22434 Meta-Answer ID: 17951

  10. How to Redownload Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch Digital Content

     Steps to help recover games or DLC that have been deleted from the console. What to do How to redownload your virtual game cards (games or DLC) Connect your console to the internet. How to connect Nintendo Switch 2 to a wireless home network Place the Nintendo... KA ID: 22433 Meta-Answer ID: 17950
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