GameShare

Local Wireless

Share your games in person

Use GameShare on your Nintendo Switch 2 to share compatible games with anyone who has a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2. That way, everyone can play the game, even if they don't own a copy.

Only Nintendo Switch 2 consoles can share games, but any Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch can receive them when connected via local wireless connection. Nintendo Switch consoles can only receive games that are compatible with Nintendo Switch.

Online

Share the fun online via GameChat

Want to let your friends online in on the fun? On Nintendo Switch 2, share compatible games via GameChat. That way, you and your friends can play together online, even if only one of you owns a copy.

GameChat is only available on Nintendo Switch 2.

To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Internet connection and paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required. Mobile phone number registration required to use GameChat. Children must get approval from a parent or guardian via the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app to use GameChat. Some online services may not be available in all countries.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT GAMECHAT

Players who receive a game via GameShare can only play the game during the GameChat session in which it was shared. The player will not be able to continue playing the game after the session ends.

A stable internet connection is required to use GameChat.

Featured games compatible with GameShare

Selected Nintendo Switch games will become compatible with GameShare after free software updates.