Can I play my old Switch games on the new Switch?

Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console. You will not be able to use the same Nintendo Account to access games on multiple consoles simultaneously.

Can I get my old Switch games on a new Switch?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.

Do I have to rebuy my games if I get a new Switch?

All digital content you buy is associated with your Nintendo Account, so all you have to do is sign back in to your account. If you go to the eShop and find the option that says 'Redownload Content,' you'll find a list of every game you have purchased and any DLC you have (DLC will be bundled with the game it's for).

How do I get my purchased games on my new Switch?

Do I keep my games if I get a new console?

You can either redownload the games when you get the new console, transfer them via network transfer, or if you have them on an external hard drive, you can plug the hard drive into the new console.

How to Transfer Games & Account from Old Switch to New Switch

How do I get all my old games on Switch?

Can you reuse Nintendo Switch games?

Yes. Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*.

Are my games saved on Nintendo Switch?

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.

How do you Switch games from one memory card to another on Switch?

Eject the first microSD card, then insert the second microSD card into the slot or reader/writer. Using Windows Explorer access the microSD card again. Drag the data from the desktop to the new microSD card, then insert the new microSD card into the Nintendo Switch console.

Can I take SD card from one Switch and put it in another?

You can also use a given microSD card in one Switch: If you plug your microSD card into another Switch, that Switch will format the microSD card, deleting all the data on it. The only files you can pass between microSD cards are screenshots and videos.

Can you put Switch games on SD card and play them?

Due to the slot size, SD cards and miniSD cards are not compatible with Nintendo Switch.

Can Switch games be moved to SD card?

Transferring game data

On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Data Management" → "Move Data Between System/microSD Card". *If no microSD card is inserted, this option won't be selectable. To transfer data from the system memory to the microSD card, select "Move to microSD Card".

Can you use the same game cartridge on two switches?

A: You need 2 game cartridges to play together on local if you buy 2 switch consoles.

What happens if I lose my Nintendo Switch games?

What to do. If the game is published by Nintendo, and was purchased new within the last 90 days (not previously-played or used), Nintendo will attempt to provide a replacement. You must be able to provide the game and proof of purchase, and the game must not show signs of physical damage.

Are games linked to your Nintendo Account?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. All users on a system will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.

Will I lose my Animal Crossing Island if I get a new Switch?

If you have enabled island backup, you will be able to restore the last saved version of your island and all residents on a replacement Nintendo Switch console. You must have already enabled island backup on the original console to use this feature, but you can restore the island save data using only the new console.

How do I copy my SD card to another SD card?

Copy and Paste to transfer files

Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader, and connect your Windows computer. Access the microSD card from Windows File Explorer. Drag your files and drop to your computer. Eject the old microSD card and connect your new larger SD card with a card reader.