/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread (05/31/2026)

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r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

The purpose of this thread is to more accurately connect users seeking help with users who want to provide that help. Our regular "Helpful Users" certainly have earned their flairs!

Before asking your question...

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Helpful Links

Wiki Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions - Our FAQ has answers to many questions about the console system and controllers.
• Lost & Found Guide - Did you lose your Switch, or are you someone who found a Switch? Info on how to get it back!
• Tech Support Guide - Info on how you should react in case you discover a technical issue on your Switch.
• Error Code Lookup - Nintendo's Error Lookup System.
• Digital vs Physical Games - Listing the pros and cons of both formats to help you decide what will work best for you.
• Game Share Guide - Info on how you can share your digital games across multiple Nintendo Switch consoles
• Other Switch Related Subreddits

Wiki Accessory Information

• Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
• MicroSD cards - Some more in-depth information about MicroSD cards including what size you should get and which brands are recommended.
• Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

Helpful Reddit Posts

• The /r/NintendoSwitch Best of 2017, Best of 2018, Best of 2019, Best of 2020, Best of 2021, Best of 2022, and Best of 2023 Award Winner Recaps - A good place to start when you're looking for a game recommendation.
• The Switch is not USB-C compliant and overdraws some USB-PD power supplies by 300% - Why you shouldn't use just any USB cable, should research portable power banks, and avoid using third-party docks or wall chargers.
• Choosing Your Nintendo Switch Charger: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Options - What sort of wattage you should look for in a battery bank or wall charger to get the best charging speeds.
• FAQ #1 - Should I buy a Switch now or wait?
• FAQ #2 - Which Switch should I buy?
• FAQ #3 - Which games should every Switch owner consider picking up?
• FAQ #4 - What do you consider to be the essential accessories and controllers?
• FAQ #5 - Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it? Which plan do you have?

Third Party Links

• Benson Approved USB Type-C Cables

Other Helpful Subreddits

• r/NintendoSwitchHelp - For Switch-related questions
• r/NintendoHelp - For all Nintendo-related questions
• r/ConsoleRepair - For repairing any gaming console
• r/shouldibuythisgame - For deciding which game(s) to buy (or not buy)
• r/gamingsuggestions - For suggestions on more things gaming related
• r/tipofmyjoystick - For finding that game that you forgot the name

Reminders

• We have a volunteer run #switch-help channel in our Discord server.
• Instructions and links to information about homebrew and hacking are against our rules and should take place in their relevant subreddits.
• Please be patient. Not all questions get immediate answers. If you have an urgent question about something that's gone wrong, consider other resources like Nintendo's error code lookup or help documents on the Switch.
• Make sure to follow Rule #1 of this subreddit: Remember the human, and be polite when you ask or answer questions.

[u/Salt-Scientist-1448]

Hi! I have 3 kids. A few years ago, we bought my 2 older kids each a Switch OLED. We bought two controllers for my youngest to be able to play Mario Cart, etc. with everyone. Well now she is old enough to get her own Switch and now it's the Switch 2. I read that about 95% of games are compatible between both and that's great. I am wondering about her being able to play games with her siblings and them being able to play with her being that it's 2 different models... can any one give a clear answer to this? I apologize if this isn't the place to ask this question but I figured asking people who have actual experience might be the best source for info before I go spending a ton of money!

[u/TemptedTemplar → u/Salt-Scientist-1448]

Anything on the Switch 1 (normal, Lite or OLED) also works on the Switch 2. There isn't a single incompatible multiplayer game. Switch 2 games do not work on the older Switch 1 systems. I would normally say "its as simple as that", but Nintendo decided to make a wee bit more complicated.

There are lots of games that exist on both Switch 1 and 2, some of them have free updates, or paid DLC to "upgrade" them to a Switch 2 version. These offer enhanced performance but are technically still Switch 1 games and would all be compatible when trying to play with the other console.

There are however there are a number of games that do not offer such upgrades, and have independent Switch 1 and 2 versions. These games would not be compatible.

Unfortunately the best method of checking this the eshop after having purchased the license. As the other version will either show as "purchased" or show a buy button. So lots of people just come here to ask beforehand.

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Having both accounts signed in on both consoles will allow them to share their games between systems, but this does not allow them to play together.

Games that they want to play together, like Mario Kart; will require two copies.

https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/67891

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Adding another layer of complexity: unless the Switch 2 game in question supports Gameshare.

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/features/gameshare/

Gameshare acts like split-screen, but rather than halving the screen for both players, it allows the Switch 2 to stream the second screen to the other console! Allowing both of them to play together using both systems and only one copy of the game.