How to Start A Nintendo Family Group for Nintendo Switch

When Nintendo launched Nintendo Switch Online and Parental Controls, they also introduced Nintendo Family Groups, a way for parents to manage their children’s online accounts and for families to share the cost of multiple online subscription fees for a cheaper bulk price. With the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the features of Nintendo Family Groups have expanded with Virtual Game Card sharing, so let’s go over how to start a group, what the benefits are, and what Nintendo is adding in 2025. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Nintendo Family Group Features00:50 - How to Create a Nintendo Family Group01:05 - How to Invite Nintendo Family Group Members01:36 - Managing Your Nintendo Family Group02:09 - Nintendo Switch Online Family Memberships03:02 - Difference Between Online + Expansion Pack03:25 - How to Share Virtual Game Cards with Family Members04:26 - OutroFor help with Nintendo Switch 2, including how the new Virtual Game Cards work or how to transfer system data from a Switch 1 to a Switch 2, check out our written guide on IGN!https://www.ign.com/wikis/nintendo-switch-2