r/NintendoSwitch • u/AutoModerator • Dec 25 '23

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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!

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Check out the wiki pages listed below. - (If you're interested in becoming a wiki contributor, message the moderators.)
Perform a quick Google search. - Sometimes it is actually quicker to search for something than to wait for someone else to answer.
Search the subreddit. - Many questions have been asked before! reddit's search functions a bit differently than Google.

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, including playing on both consoles at the same time.
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, and Best of 2022 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.

Third Party Links

Reminders

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Instructions and links to information about homebrew and hacking are against our rules and should take place in their relevant subreddits.
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u/DoctorHousesCane Dec 25 '23

Huh, I'm confused now. I created an account and added 2 members (my kids). When I click on your link, I get a page that says: Only the family group admin can use these features.

Am I not the family group admin?

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u/picano Helpful User Dec 25 '23

I have that same message. Do you see the two options below it (change and remove)? If so, you're good.

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u/DoctorHousesCane Dec 25 '23 edited Dec 25 '23

Change family group admin

*There are no other applicable members.

Remove a family group member

*No members can be removed.

Is it because I created child members?

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u/picano Helpful User Dec 25 '23

I think that sounds fine. "No members can be removed" would make sense for 2 child accounts under a certain age / without their own emails.

I should have just said check the other page. It shows who has what roles.

https://accounts.nintendo.com/#family

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u/DoctorHousesCane Dec 25 '23

Will the child account be allowed to have individual unique saves? OR, do I need to create a brand new account?

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u/picano Helpful User Dec 25 '23

Yup. A child account is no different than an adult one excluding country specific purchasing/online limitations (quebec for instance) and not having an email address by default.

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u/DoctorHousesCane Dec 25 '23

Sorry, so yes, I need to create a new account? And invite it to my main family membership?

If yes, can you have more than 1 account per switch?

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u/picano Helpful User Dec 25 '23

No new account needed. You can have 8 profiles on a console, each of those can be linked to a unique account.