How to Load a Virtual Game Card on a Second Switch 2

Get both Switch 2 consoles ready

1. Pick the Switch 2 that already loads your virtual game cards.
2. Place it close to your second Switch 2.
3. Connect both consoles to the internet.
4. On the second Switch 2, open System Settings, then Users, and pick a user.
5. Link your Nintendo Account to that user. Nintendo says you can’t undo or change the link for that user.

Load a card on the second Switch 2

1. Open Virtual Game Cards on the second Switch 2.
2. Select the user you linked.
3. Enter your user verification password or PIN, if the console asks.
4. Select the card you want to load.
5. Select Load on This System, then select Next.
6. Hold the first Switch 2 close when the console asks. Then select Systems Are Close Enough.

Finish linking on the first Switch 2

1. Open Virtual Game Cards on the first Switch 2.
2. Select your user, and enter your password or PIN if asked.
3. Select Link when the linking message appears.
4. Select OK when linking finishes.
5. Load the selected card on the newly linked Switch 2 if the console asks.

Both consoles can now load your virtual game cards, even when they aren’t near each other.

Limits and fixes to know

• 🎮Console limit: Up to two Switch 2 or Switch consoles can load virtual game cards for one Nintendo Account.
• 📍Linking range: The consoles must be close together to link.
• 🔑Forgot your PIN: Press the + button on the PIN screen and sign in to your Nintendo Account. The PIN is deleted, and user verification then asks for your account sign-in.
• 💾Save data: Back it up first with our Save Data Cloud guide. It needs a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Want the full list of sharing rules? Read our guide to virtual game card limits. Which game will you load first?

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