If you're a Nintendo Switch owner, you know how fun it is to share your games with friends and family. But did you know that with a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership, you can share your games with up to eight other Nintendo account holders?
What is a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership?
A Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership is a subscription service offered by Nintendo that allows up to eight Nintendo account holders to use the online features of the Nintendo Switch. This includes online multiplayer, access to the Nintendo Switch Online app, and access to a library of classic NES and SNES games.
But perhaps the most exciting feature of a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership is the ability to share your digital game library with other members of your family group.
How Does Game Sharing Work?
With a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership, you can add up to eight Nintendo account holders to your family group. Once they're added, they'll have access to your digital game library and can download and play any of the games you've purchased.
However, there are a few restrictions to game sharing:
- Only one person can play a shared game at a time. If someone is already playing a game, another member of the family group won't be able to access it until the first person is done.
- You can only share digital games. Physical games can't be shared.
- Some games may not be eligible for sharing due to licensing restrictions. Check the game's product page on the Nintendo eShop to see if it can be shared.
How to Set Up Game Sharing
Setting up game sharing with a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership is easy:
- Sign up for a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership. The primary account holder (the person who sets up the family group) will need to pay for the membership.
- Add family members to your group. Each member will need their own Nintendo account.
- Link your Nintendo accounts. This will allow family members to access your digital game library.
- Redownload your games on each console. Family members will need to download any shared games onto their own consoles in order to play them.
And that's it! You're now ready to share your digital game library with your family and friends.
Benefits of Game Sharing
There are several benefits to using game sharing with a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership:
- Save money. Instead of buying multiple copies of the same game, you can share it with up to eight other people.
- Play together. Game sharing allows you to play multiplayer games with your family and friends without requiring them to buy their own copy of the game.
- Discover new games. By sharing your game library with others, you may discover games you wouldn't have otherwise tried.
Conclusion
Nintendo Switch Online Family Memberships are a great way to share your digital game library with friends and family. With the ability to add up to eight other account holders, it's a cost-effective way to play games together and discover new titles. So why not set up game sharing today?
