How Nintendo’s new Virtual Game Card system works
As a dedicated Nintendo Switch fan, I’ve always known that sharing digital games on this console is doable. Here’s how it’s been going for quite some time: each Nintendo account has a designated primary console. You can log into any other Nintendo Switch using your Nintendo account, download any game you’ve purchased from the eShop, but remember, unless you’re on your primary console, you’ll need to be connected to WiFi to actually play it.
Intriguingly, towards the end of a recent video, Nintendo appears to suggest that users will still have the option to stick with this method, although the details aren’t entirely clear. Interestingly, when lending a virtual game card, the recipient won’t need WiFi to play the borrowed game. They can enjoy it anywhere and everywhere without any restrictions.