If you've been waiting for that mystery firmware 6.0 update, sure to bring stability to Nintendo Switch systems worldwide, then fear not. Nintendo has confirmed that it'll be pushing out the update on September 18th in North America, and early on the 19th if you're in Europe. This update is to prepare for the launch of the Nintendo Switch Online service, and will come with the caveat that once you update, you'll never be able to unlink your Nintendo account from your Switch user profile. After the update is released, the eShop will also be down for maintenance for around 3 hours. This will be further touched upon in tomorrow's Nintendo Direct.

After installing the system update planned for September 18th, 2018 (Tuesday) at 5pm Pacific Time, it will no longer be possible to unlink your Nintendo Account from your Nintendo Switch user.

Prior to this change, it is important to confirm that your Nintendo Account or your child’s Nintendo Account is linked to the correct user.

• To learn more about Nintendo Account for your child, please click here.

By ensuring that your Nintendo Account is linked to the correct user, you will be able to appropriately manage your save data, Nintendo Switch Online membership, and Nintendo eShop content.

How to Check

1. You can review under each user’s My Page > User Settings > Link Nintendo Account. Part of the Nintendo Account holder’s email and nickname will display.
2. If you are not sure if the user is linked to the correct Nintendo Account, check the following:
   • On the Nintendo Account website, sign in and select the Shop menu option on the left. Compare your current balance and total My Nintendo Gold Points with those on the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch system
   • If you are still not sure, compare the digital software on your Nintendo Switch with your Purchase History on the Shop menu or check to see if you have received purchase confirmation emails.

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[godreborn]

Is this to like stop users from trying to avoid bans or something, like what's the point of locking down accounts

that was my thinking as well. a banned switch = banned account permanently.

 

[Rabbid4240]

And? 6.0.0 has been out and about if you know where to look for weeks by this point.

I know. It was a joke

 

[Scarlet]

Is this to like stop users from trying to avoid bans or something, like what's the point of locking down accounts

If I had to guess, it's to stop users from having one Nintendo Online account and unlinking and relinking it to different accounts to share the online access between multiple users. That's about all I can think of really. I guess it'd reduce smurf accounts on a game like Splatoon 2?

Edit:
Seems I'm earning my title lol, it's prob just to crack down on account sharing

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

This is starting to sound more like the vita. So much restrictions.

 

[DuoForce]

Nintendo doing what they do best, disappointing us!

 

[the_randomizer]

This is starting to sound more like the vita. So much restrictions.

Yeah, but the Switch actually has games that isn't 90% anime

If I had to guess, it's to stop users from having one Nintendo Online account and unlinking and relinking it to different accounts to share the online access between multiple users. That's about all I can think of really. I guess it'd reduce smurf accounts on a game like Splatoon 2?

Edit:
Seems I'm earning my title lol, it's prob just to crack down on account sharing

I didn't even know it was that much of an issue on Switch.

 

[magico29]

What does the unlinking part mean? cant unlink means what??

Unlink means remove!
When you broke with your beloved girlfriend

 

[Plstic]

They want you to buy the games all over again if you break your switch lmao.

 

[huma_dawii]

Why restrict the unlinking option? WTF Nintendo... always screwing up.

 

[the_randomizer]

Why restrict the unlinking option? WTF Nintendo... always screwing up.

I suspect as a method to deter banning circumvention, IDK.

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[lincruste]

They want you to buy the games all over again if you break your switch lmao.

How's that ?

 

[huma_dawii]

I suspect as a method to deter banning circumvention, IDK.

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Probably, but honestly they are getting ridiculous xD they know they will get hacked no matter what and its like picking a honeycomb... bees are gonna come after you even ANGRIER than before xD

 

[the_randomizer]

Probably, but honestly they are getting ridiculous xD they know they will get hacked no matter what and its like picking a honeycomb... bees are gonna come after you even ANGRIER than before xD

I don't even plan on hacking my Switch, so I really don't even care lol

 

[huma_dawii]

I don't even plan on hacking my Switch, so I really don't even care lol

Not even with the N64/PS1 emulator coming soon^tm

 

[the_randomizer]

Not even with the N64/PS1 emulator coming soon^tm

*Shrug* Dynarec is almost done on the Wii U side of things too, so.... and with the VC N64 games being fixed, yeah, I'm good.

 

[mmajunkie77]

They want you to buy the games all over again if you break your switch lmao.

Who's buying games? lol

 

[the_randomizer]

Who's buying games? lol

People who have a source of income/jobs.

 

[huma_dawii]

*Shrug* Dynarec is almost done on the Wii U side of things too, so.... and with the VC N64 games being fixed, yeah, I'm good.

Wait what? when did they say that!!! I CANT WAIT for dynarec on the Wii U (the perfect machine for emulation).

 

[mmajunkie77]

People who have a source of income/jobs.

I believe most of us do. I have a great job, and I will remain the same and keep doing as I've been doing. And so will you, I'm sure.

 

[the_randomizer]

Wait what? when did they say that!!! I CANT WAIT for dynarec on the Wii U (the perfect machine for emulation).

I don't want to give details here, I can send some info in a PM.