What are the nuances associated with games for the console?
Purchased for Switchdigitalversions of games are tied to a user account (on previously released Nintendo platforms, games were tied to the consoles themselves).
Accordingly, if your console stops working or is lost, you will save the entire game library and be able to transfer it to another Switch.

Can I use one account with purchased games on two or more Switch consoles?
You cannot use your account in the second console until you deactivate it in the firstactiveconsole by deleting registration data.
If you lost or sold the console, forgetting to deactivate your account, you need to contact Nintendo support.

Where are the games installed?
If a memory card is installed in the console, then the games are automatically downloaded to it, in other cases the priority is on the built-in memory.
For large projects sold on game cards, you may need to download additional files from the Internet.

How to re-download / install previously purchased / deleted games and applications?
To re-download the content, go to the eShop store on the console, click on the user icon in the upper right corner, go to the "Download again."

How to buy games for the console?
The games for the Switch console can be obtained in five ways:
1. Buy game cards (cartridges) in electronics and video game stores (you can then resell them or exchange them for others).
2. Buy digital versions from the Nintendo eShop online store on the console or onNintendo website.
3. Buy codes for downloading digital versions on third-party sites and use them in the eShop store to activate and download games (section "Use the download code").
4. As part of a paid subscription to the online service Nintendo provides free access to a library of 8-bit NES games and the 16-bit SNES games.
5. Hack the console - you can install pirated games and emulators, but using online will immediately get a ban from Nintendo.

How to purchase games that are not available in my country?
There is a simple way to change the region, which can be used on one or several profiles:
1. Option for one user profile.
OnNintendo websitego to your account settings and select another region, for example South Africa or Norway, save the change. After that, on the console, you will get access to the eShop store of the selected country for buying / downloading content. In the case of South Africa and Norway, you can pay for games using a Russian credit card. In other countries, the purchase will have to make with the help of third-party services that implement payment cards eShop.
Benefits- purchased games are tied to one profile, regardless of the region.
disadvantages- the need to change the region to purchase (or accept the receipt of news in the language of the selected region).
Important advice- Pay for purchases with a card, do not keep money on your eShop balance, otherwise changing the region on a single account will be difficult!
2. Option for multiple profiles.
In addition to your basic profile, for example in Russia, you can add one or more profiles. When you add you will be asked to specify standard data, as well as choose the region (South Africa again points or Norway). After creating a profile and change it (click on the avatar on the Home screen) opens access to the eShop store the selected country to buy / download content. In the case of South Africa and Norway to pay for the game, you can use the Russian banking cards. In other countries, the purchase will have to make with the help of third-party services that implement payment card eShop.
Benefits- convenient for family use; no need to change the region (just switch the profile); getting information about discounts.
disadvantages- purchased games are attached to different profiles, the progress in them for each profile will be different; receive news in the language of other regions.
Helpful advice- Pay for purchases with a card, do not keep money on your eShop balance.

If you buy games in another region, will they support Russian?
Russian localization of games do not usually vary by region, country, carrier. However, we do not recommend to take the game in America, Asia and even Europe, there can be (and is) an exception.
If the game has support for the Russian language, it will be available initially or added (downloaded via the Internet) automatically, provided that the system language of the console is Russian.

How to save on buying games?
1. By changing the region in the account settings on the Nintendo website (described above), you can purchase games in other countries eShop at a better price (depending on the country and the exchange rate).
2. Track promotions for distributing promotional codes in different networks - you can save an average of 300-1000 rubles on the purchase of media with the game. Attract friends to buy games together.
3. Track discounts in eShop, on local shopping sites, buy used games, share them with other Switch users through ad sites and social networks.

Gold points accumulated on my Nintendo account. What is it and what are they for?
Gold points - a kind of cashback from Nintendo, a bonus for buying games for the console, where 1 point = 1 ruble. They can be used for digital shopping in the eShop store.
For the purchased digital game you get 5% of the price. Points are credited to your Nintendo account automatically immediately after purchase.
For the purchased game on the media you get 1% of the price. The period of points activation from the moment the game was released in Europe is 2 years. Scoring is done manually - press +/- on the game icon, point "Bonus program".
Gold points are available 12 months from the moment of their receipt / activation and are tied to the region of purchase of the game for which they have been credited. Points for the game purchased in South Africa will not be spent in Russia.
The current balance and validity of points can be checked on the service pageMy nintendo.

What are platinum points awarded for in a Nintendo account?
Platinum Points are awarded for regular visits to a website Nintendo (1-2 times per week) with authorization to Nintendo account to link account soc. networks and other actions.
They can be used in the bonus My Nintendo program to exchange for different content, regardless of the device: wallpapers, themes, decorations and items in games, applications, etc.
Platinum Points available 6 months after receipt.

What are amiibo figures and why are they needed?
amiibo - collectible figurines with built-in NFC-tags, thanks to which in supported games, you can get some content (secret characters, weapons, clothing, decorations, materials, power and other bonuses), simply attach a figure to the console / gamepad. For example, the figure of Mario in the game Super Mario Odyssey will provide a suit and temporary invulnerability. Figures are not tied to one game or platform can be used on different consoles unlimited number of times. For information on the figurines, and their capabilities and compatibility can be found atof amiibo page.
There are also unofficial products with NFC tags. As a rule, these are figures / cards in which tags with recorded data are added. Their advantages are at a lower price and availability - you can independently make similar products, having a clean NFC tag and a smartphone with NFC for recording, or buy ready-made products in any online store.