Can I redownload Nintendo games?

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account

Nintendo Account

A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems (such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases). A Nintendo Account is also used for certain web services (like My Nintendo), and can be used with smart-device applications (like Super Mario Run).

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Nintendo Account Overview & FAQ

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.

What happens if I redownload a game on Switch?

Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that was originally used to purchase them.

Can I redownload a game I deleted from my Switch?

Deleting or archiving software will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased. If a microSD card is inserted, the save location will default to the microSD card when downloading or redownloading software.

How do I redownload games on my Nintendo Switch?

Open the Nintendo Switch eShop and select your user. Press your user icon in the top-right corner of the screen. Scroll down to Redownload. Scroll through the list until you find the game you're looking for.

Can you download Nintendo Switch games more than once?

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.

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Do I have to buy Switch games twice?

all digital games are tied to the nintendo account that was in use when the game was bought, but can be used by any user on the switch that is set as “main system” for that account.

Is there a limit to how many Switch games you can download?

The standard Nintendo Switch has 32 GB of storage, allowing you to store and install around 4-8 games, including large games like Zelda. However, if you have the option for a Switch with 64 GB of storage, you can store double the number of games, up to 8-16.

Why can't i redownload a purchased game on Switch?

Check Data Management in the Nintendo Switch System Settings to verify that there is enough space on your system to complete the download. If there is not enough space, delete some content. Check Redownloads in the Nintendo Switch eShop (in your account information).

What does archiving games on Switch do?

What is archiving on Nintendo Switch? Archiving software is a useful method of freeing up space on your Nintendo Switch. It'll remove a game's files from your system, but keeps valuable save data making it easy to pick up where you left off in a game.

Can you share games between two Nintendo switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.

Can you reinstall a game after you uninstall it?

Fortunately, you can easily uninstall games you're no longer playing. And don't worry, you can always reinstall games later if you want to play them again.

Do you keep your progress if you delete a game and redownload it?

Will all my progress save if I delete a game and redownload it? Uninstalling the game will only delete the application. It will still retain all the saved data (i.e. your progress). So if you ever reinstall the game you will be able to pick up where you left off.

Can I recover a game I uninstalled?

Recycle Bin gives you the chance to restore deleted files if you delete them by mistake. As long as your games are not permanently deleted, you can go to Recycle Bin to restore them to the original location. This guide shows you how to recover deleted games on PC using Recycle Bin: Open Recycle Bin.

Are Switch games tied to your account?

Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. You can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.

Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.

Are Switch games saved to account?

Even if you buy the digital version and later archive or delete the game from your console, your game saves will be preserved. The save data is also generally associated with the individual account, so as long as you're signing in as the same user, you should have access to the save data.

Is it better to archive or delete games 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.

Is 32GB enough for Nintendo Switch?

For moderate use, a 32GB or 64GB microSD card will work. A few other things to consider when choosing a microSD card for your Nintendo Switch are: Swift transfer speeds for fast loading.

How to free up space on Nintendo Switch without deleting games?

You can free up space in the System Memory using Manage Save Data/Screenshots. Software data (including downloaded software, software updates, and screenshots) can be stored on the System Memory or on a microSD card. Learn more about data management on Nintendo Switch.

How do I redownload archived Switch games?

Downloadable software can be archived in order to free up space. Once archived, you can redownload the software by selecting the software icon on the HOME Menu. Archiving software will not impact your save data.

Why can't I play a game I bought on Nintendo Switch?

Update your Nintendo Switch console to the latest version. Change the primary console for that Nintendo Account to the system that you're using. If you are already using the primary console for that Nintendo Account, de-register the console, then make it the primary console again.

How many games can Switch hold without SD card?

You can own as many physical games as you want. You can buy every single game from the digital store. The only limit will be storage capacity for how many you can install at a time. The Switch itself has 32GB internal storage (roughly 11GB is taken up by the OS) with expandable memory via a microSD card slot.

How many games can you put on a SD card for a Switch?

We'd recommend a 128GB SD card for most users; this will give you enough room for about 15-18 Nintendo Switch games on your console, but it's worth noting that smaller indie titles will take up far less space.

Can you use any SD card for Nintendo Switch?

Can I use an SD card on Nintendo Switch? Only microSD cards can be used on the Nintendo Switch console. Due to the slot size, SD cards and miniSD cards are not compatible with Nintendo Switch.