Can you pull saved data from a destroyed switch?

In the event of loss or damage, contact Nintendo Consumer Support, and a representative can help you restore the island and user save data on your new or repaired Nintendo Switch system (standard charges apply for non-warranty repairs).

Can you transfer data from broken 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.

What happens to my data if my Switch breaks?

All software saved on the microSD card, except for screenshots, will become unusable. (Data on the microSD card will not be deleted.) Any Nintendo Accounts linked to the console will not be deleted, but they will be unlinked from the system.

How do I recover a lost save data Switch?

Open the microSD card on your computer. Copy the backup folder saved on your computer to the SD card. Eject the SD card from computer and insert it into the Nintendo Switch console. Turn on the console and access the recovered games.

How do I transfer data from a Switch without an old Switch?

Download save data from the cloud

Once again, go to System Settings, Data Management and Save Data Cloud. Navigate to Save Data Not on This Console, and you should see all of your cloud saves from the first Switch. Simply click on the save data you want to transfer, then select Download Save Data.

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

Save data is stored in the system memory, and for the most part it is associated with the individual user. So long as the same user is selected on the console, the save data will not be impacted whether the software is played from a game card or downloaded from Nintendo eShop.

How do I manually download data from a Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" > "Data Management" > "Save Data Cloud". Select the desired user, then choose the backup file you wish to download. Select “Download Save Data”.

Is switch save data stored on SD card?

Managing save data

As your save data is a valuable record of your progress in games, it's saved to the system memory in order to keep it safe. (It's never stored on the microSD card or game cards.)

Does save data stay on the 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.

Can you transfer data back to old switch?

On the source system

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Users, and then Transfer Your User Data. Select Next, and then Next again, then select Source Console to indicate that the content will be transferred from this system.

Does Nintendo back up save data?

To back up save data from within System Settings:

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Data Management, and finally Save Data Cloud Backup. Select the desired user. Tap the software to back up, then select Back Up Save Data.

Does Nintendo delete save data?

Does deleting Nintendo Switch save data completely erase the game? No, the game will not be uninstalled from the console but all your game data from the game will be deleted.

What do I do if my Nintendo Switch is broken?

How do I transfer saves from Switch to computer?

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.

How do I transfer data from old Switch to new SD card?

Drag the data from the desktop to the new microSD card, then insert the new microSD card into the Nintendo Switch console. Any software that cannot be read on the system using the new microSD card can simply be redownloaded from the Nintendo eShop.

How do I access Nintendo Switch files on PC?

Plug the Switch into your PC via USB-C (the charging dock's USB-C cable will work perfectly), Open the Switch's system settings, then go to Data Management > Manage Screenshots and Videos. Scroll down and select “Copy to a Computer via USB,” then wait for your computer to recognize the console.

How do I get my game data back on my Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Data Management and finally Save Data Cloud. Select the desired user, then choose the backup file you wish to download. Select Download Save Data.

How do I get my game progress back on a Switch?

Previously backed up save data is automatically restored when re-downloading software from the Nintendo eShop. You can also restore save data using the Save-Data Backup option within Data Management.

Can you reset a Switch without losing games?

If you initialize your console without deleting save data, you will no longer be able to use game data saved on your microSD card. However, as your user information will be preserved, you should be able to redownload any deleted game data without having to link your Nintendo Account again, etc.

Do Nintendo fix their switches for free?

How much will it cost? If your product issue is covered under our warranty, you won't pay a fee. Otherwise, repairs are considered out of warranty (and not covered) when: Your product is no longer covered by the Nintendo warranty.

How expensive is Nintendo Switch repair?

Gamestop is a known retailer of video games, and they can repair Nintendo Switch consoles. The price generally ranges from $19 up to $199, depending on the issue you're having with your device. They offer an affordable game console fix with a quick turnaround time.

Can GameStop fix my Switch?

Need your console or controller repaired? We can fix it! Just bring your eligible products into any GameStop store and we'll take care of the rest.

Are Nintendo saves in the cloud?

The vast majority of Nintendo Switch titles support Save Data Cloud backup for players with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Online features (such as Nintendo Switch Online app and Save Data Cloud compatibility) are always identified in the Nintendo eShop and in the game's product information on www.nintendo.com.

How long do Nintendo cloud saves last?

If a Nintendo Switch Online membership expires, users won't be able to access their Save Data Cloud backups. However, Nintendo will allow users who resubscribe within 180 days to access their previous Save Data Cloud backups.