GameShare

GameShare lets everyone play—with just one game!

With a Nintendo Switch™ 2 system, you can use GameShare to share supported games with friends and family—even if they don't have the game. Everyone can play together!

Local users

Share your games in person

The Nintendo Switch 2 system can share compatible games with anyone who has a Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system. That way, everyone can play the game, even if they don't have it.

Only Nintendo Switch 2 systems can share games, but any Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch can receive them. Nintendo Switch systems can only receive games that are compatible with Nintendo Switch.

Online

Share the fun via GameChat

You can share compatible games and play together online via GameChat for Nintendo Switch 2 systems.

Learn more about GameChat

GameChat is only available on Nintendo Switch 2.

Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com Games, systems, memberships and some accessories sold separately.

GameChat is included with any Nintendo Switch Online membership

Limited-time offer

GameChat Open-Access Period

Until March 31, 2026, a Nintendo Switch Online membership is not needed to enjoy GameChat. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required.

Users who receive software via GameShare can only play the software during the GameChat session in which it was shared. The user will not be able to continue playing after the chat ends.

A stable internet connection is required to use GameChat.