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Can software and downloadable content be redownloaded from Nintendo eShop?

You can purchase downloadable software on the Nintendo eShop from any Nintendo Switch console associated with your Nintendo Account
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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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. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
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Can software and downloadable content be redownloaded from Nintendo eShop?

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.
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How do I download software from Nintendo eShop?

  1. From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  2. Scroll left and select Settings / Other. ...
  3. Scroll down and select Redownloadable Software.
  4. Select Redownload next to the software you wish to redownload.
  5. Select Download.
  6. Select Download Later or Download Now.
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Why can't i play downloadable content on my Switch?

This means that the game has not been purchased on the system, or that this is not the primary console for the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game. For additional assistance, follow these steps. Restart the Nintendo Switch console and try to access the content again. Redownload the DLC.
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How do I buy downloadable content on Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop.
  2. Select the account you want to use.
  3. Locate the game that you want to purchase, and select it to reach the game details page. ...
  4. Select Proceed to Purchase.
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Can you buy Nintendo Switch games online and download them?

Buy digital games here and download them directly to your Nintendo Switch™ system (no code required)! Plus, shop physical games, sales, new releases, and more.
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Can you get downloadable Switch games?

Your Nintendo Switch console must be connected to the Internet to download games. The downloaded game can only be played on the console it is downloaded to. Due to the large data size of these games, it may take some time for the game to download.
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Why can't i download games from Nintendo eShop?

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).
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How do I turn off eShop restrictions on Switch?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select “System Settings” on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight “Parental Controls”, then select “Change Settings”.
  3. Enter the Parental Controls PIN for the console. ...
  4. Press the X Button (“Delete Settings”) to remove the Parental Controls settings and PIN.
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How do I download downloadable content for Animal Crossing?

  1. Begin a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership or join a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family Membership, if you do not already have an active membership.
  2. Download the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC for free from the Nintendo Switch Online menu in Nintendo eShop.
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Can you download software on Nintendo Switch?

You can purchase downloadable software on the Nintendo eShop from any Nintendo Switch console associated with your Nintendo Account.
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What happens if I buy a game on Nintendo eShop and delete it?

Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game. This feature is available for Nintendo Accounts set to U.S. and Canada, and countries with a limited version of Nintendo eShop.
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Do Nintendo digital downloads expire?

Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire. However, download codes given out for a specific promotion (Hyrule Warriors DLC pack, Pokémon distributions, etc.) will usually have an expiration date.
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Will I lose everything if I delete software on Nintendo 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.
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How do I bypass age restrictions on Nintendo eShop?

Tap “Console Settings.” Tap “Restriction Level.” Select the appropriate age of your child (Teen, Pre-Teen, Child), or select “Custom Settings” to make granular decisions about the content your children will have access to on the Nintendo Switch console.
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How do I Unrestrict my Nintendo eShop?

Complete these steps
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight Parental Controls, then select Change Settings.
  3. Enter the Parental Control PIN number for the system. ...
  4. Press the X Button (Reset) to remove the Parental Controls settings and PIN number.
  5. Select OK to return to the system settings.
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What happens to a Nintendo child account when they turn 18?

A child account can be created for any child under the age of 18. Please note that once a child account is created, it will not turn into a general Nintendo Account even once the user turns 18.
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Why is Nintendo getting rid of eShop?

Here's Nintendo's statement on the subject: "This is part of the natural lifecycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time. We are providing this notice more than a year in advance of the end of purchases so users will have plenty of time to prepare."
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Is it better to buy physical games or digital?

Much of it comes down to personal preference. If you like having shelves lined with your games that you can browse and reminisce, you'll want to go for physical. If you prefer the convenience and speed offered through digital purchases, and don't want game boxes lying around, then you'll want to go digital.
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How do downloadable games work on Nintendo Switch?

Once you've completed your purchase, your game will automatically download to the console associated with your Nintendo Account. To download the game, your Nintendo Switch must have enough memory space available and it must be turned on or in sleep mode (with an active internet connection).
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Can you buy a game on the Switch and not download it?

Physical games can be purchased just about anywhere electronics are sold, like Walmart, Best Buy, Target, or GameStop. They come on physical cartridges that you can place in your Switch in cases that are smaller than those traditionally used for discs.
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Can you convert Switch games to digital?

Best answer: Yep. If you own the physical or digital copy of a Nintendo Switch game, the game save data for the Switch is in the system's memory. So, if you're on the physical version and want to switch to digital instead, you should be able to do that without a hitch.
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What is the difference between digital and physical Nintendo Switch games?

The digital advantage

The most obvious benefit of downloading a digital copy of a game onto your Nintendo Switch console is that it doesn't take up any physical space. You won't have a shelf full of old Switch games that you never play anymore.
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Can you copy a Switch game 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".
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Can you keep digital games forever?

Don't want to pack hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of games in your checked bags? With a library of games stored on your hard drive, you'll never face that dilemma. In the same way, digital games can never be lost by accident; they remain on a player's account, essentially permanently.
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