Skip to main content

Can I delete my Nintendo account and keep my games?

Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including but not limited to: Mission status, points and rewards in the My Nintendo
My Nintendo
My Nintendo is a loyalty program provided by Nintendo and the successor to Club Nintendo. The system rewards allows players to earn points from using software or purchasing games, which can then be spent on rewards such as digital games or discounts.
https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › My_Nintendo
rewards program. Digital content that you purchased or acquired and that is linked to your Nintendo Account, including in-app content and coins.
Takedown request View complete answer on en-americas-support.nintendo.com

Can you delete account on Nintendo Switch without deleting games?

The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console. Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console.
Takedown request View complete answer on en-americas-support.nintendo.com

What happens if you delete user on Nintendo Switch?

Important: Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Save data cannot be restored once it is deleted. Note: If the user account is linked to a Nintendo Account, the Nintendo Account will not be deleted.
Takedown request View complete answer on en-americas-support.nintendo.com

What happens if your Nintendo Account is deleted?

You may reactivate your account for a period of 30 days after deletion. Once the 30-day time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored. Nintendo Accounts for children can only be reactivated through the parent/guardian's account.
Takedown request View complete answer on en-americas-support.nintendo.com

Does My Nintendo account keep my games?

Move between systems

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default.
Takedown request View complete answer on nintendo.com.au

How to Delete User Profile on Nintendo Switch (Don't Lose Games!)

Does deleting Nintendo Account delete game data?

Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console. Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.
Takedown request View complete answer on fr-americas-support.nintendo.com

Can you transfer Nintendo Switch games to another account?

From within the System Settings of the original console, use the option to Transfer Your User and Save Data for each account you wish to transfer. You can also select Transfer Your Save Data if you want to move an individual game save file to a different system.
Takedown request View complete answer on en-americas-support.nintendo.com

Does deleting Nintendo Network ID delete everything?

Deleting the Nintendo Network ID will also delete all Nintendo eShop licenses and balances on both the Wii U AND Nintendo 3DS family systems. Deleted Nintendo Network accounts cannot be recovered. This includes ALL purchases or funds lost when the account is deleted.
Takedown request View complete answer on fr-americas-support.nintendo.com

Are you allowed to have 2 Nintendo accounts?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch. A user account can also be linked to a Nintendo Account at any time after it is created. Once a Nintendo Account is linked to the account, the system's online features will be available.
Takedown request View complete answer on en-americas-support.nintendo.com

Is it possible to unlink a Nintendo Account?

If you created your Nintendo Account with your NNID, you will need to link an additional service (different NNID, Google, or Apple ID) or create a Nintendo Account password before you can remove the link. Once the link is removed, your Mii will no longer be displayed.
Takedown request View complete answer on en-americas-support.nintendo.com

Does every switch user need a Nintendo Account?

You'll need a user account in order to play on Nintendo Switch. And if you'd like to use online features, a Nintendo Account must be linked to a user account on your console.
Takedown request View complete answer on nintendo.com

What does linking a Nintendo Account do?

Linking a Nintendo Account with a user account on Nintendo Switch makes more features accessible, for example: Friend-related features. Posting screenshots/videos on social media networks.
Takedown request View complete answer on nintendo.com

Why can't I play a downloaded game on my switch?

Possible Solutions:

Perform a system update. Check for any software updates for the problematic game. Check for corrupt data. Delete the problematic software and then redownload it.
Takedown request View complete answer on nintendo.co.uk

What is the difference between archive and delete on Switch?

Both choices will simply delete the game software itself from your Switch to free up storage space. That being said, archiving makes it just a little bit easier to go back to a game you've removed should you decide to reinstall and play again.
Takedown request View complete answer on slashgear.com

How do I redownload purchased games on Nintendo Switch?

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access the shop settings, and highlight Redownload. Select the game in the list of previously purchased titles, then select the orange icon to redownload.
Takedown request View complete answer on en-americas-support.nintendo.com

How do I change the main user on my Nintendo Switch?

Access Account Settings by clicking on the profile icon in the top right corner of the eShop. In your account settings, scroll down and select the Deactivate console option. With your secondary Switch, connect to the Internet and log into the eShop. This console will now be your primary Switch.
Takedown request View complete answer on gamespot.com

Can you make 2 Nintendo Accounts with the same email?

Only a single email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account. If the email address you have entered is already registered, it cannot be used again. Alternatively, this can occur if you are trying to sign in with a Nintendo Network ID.
Takedown request View complete answer on nintendo.co.uk

Can multiple Nintendo Accounts play same game?

All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.
Takedown request View complete answer on nintendo.co.uk

Can I play the same game on two switches?

Purchases made using a Nintendo Account can be redownloaded and played on any Nintendo Switch console it is linked to. You can link your Nintendo Account to user profiles on multiple consoles. Only one Nintendo Switch console can be the primary console for your Nintendo Account at any given time.
Takedown request View complete answer on nintendo.co.uk

What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo Network ID?

A Nintendo Network ID is an account allowing the user to access online services such as the eShop, Miiverse, and Wii U Chat on the Wii U and 3DS consoles. A Nintendo Account, on the other hand, is an online account that allows you to use online services such as the eShop and online play on the Nintendo Switch console.
Takedown request View complete answer on makeuseof.com

Is Nintendo ID different from Nintendo Account?

Currently, you can create a Nintendo Network ID using either a Wii U console or a system in the Nintendo 3DS family. A Nintendo Account is different from a Nintendo Network ID. A Nintendo Account is used for some applications and services on Nintendo Switch, smart devices and personal computers.
Takedown request View complete answer on microsite.nintendo-europe.com

How do I delete my Nintendo account before selling?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select “System Settings” from the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to “System” and select it.
  3. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu and select “Formatting Options”. ...
  4. Select “Restore Factory Settings” to delete all data in the system memory.
Takedown request View complete answer on nintendo.co.uk

What happens if I put my Nintendo account on another Switch?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.
Takedown request View complete answer on en-americas-support.nintendo.com

Will resetting Nintendo Switch delete games?

All data in the system memory, including software, save data, screenshots, and user information will be deleted, restoring the console to factory settings.
Takedown request View complete answer on en-americas-support.nintendo.com

Does Nintendo save your game data?

Game Progress & Save Data

On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored on the console's System Memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played. Game save data cannot be saved or copied to a microSD card.
Takedown request View complete answer on en-americas-support.nintendo.com
Close Menu