Unfortunately, you cannot directly merge Nintendo Switch accounts. However, you can transfer your data between accounts using a few different methods.
Transferring Data Between Accounts
Here are the most common ways to move your data:
- Transferring User Data: You can transfer your user profile, save data, and other settings from one Switch console to another. This method is useful if you're switching consoles or want to share your progress with a friend.
- Linking a Nintendo Account: By linking your Nintendo Account to your Switch, you can access your purchases, save data, and online play on any console you log in on. This is the most common way to access your data across multiple Switch consoles.
Specific Scenarios
- Merging Accounts: If you have multiple Nintendo Accounts with different data, you cannot merge them into one. Instead, you can transfer data from one account to another using the methods mentioned above.
- Merging Save Data: You cannot directly merge save data from different accounts. You can, however, use the "Save Data Cloud" feature to backup your save data to the cloud and then download it to another account.
Remember:
- Data Transferring: You'll need to have both Switch consoles connected to the internet to transfer data.
- Nintendo Account: Linking your Nintendo Account is essential for accessing your data on multiple consoles.