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Can you reinstall deleted games on switch?

Games that have been archived (not deleted) will still have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can be redownloaded by anyone on the console. Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account
Nintendo Account
A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo rewards programme.
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How do I reinstall deleted games on my 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.
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How do I access old games on Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. On your console, open the Nintendo eShop and select a user with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership.
  2. Scroll down on the left-hand side and select Nintendo Switch Online.
  3. In the "Special Offers" section, select the classic game library you would like to download. ...
  4. Select Free Download twice.
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How do you get a deleted game back?

Method 1: Check the Recycle Bin on Your Computer
  1. Open Recycle Bin.
  2. Check the files and folders in Recycle Bin and find the items you want to recover.
  3. Select the items you want to restore. ...
  4. Right-click your select files and select Restore from the pop-up menu.
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Does Nintendo Switch have all the old games?

Active Nintendo Switch Online members will have ongoing access to all classic games in the NES, Super NES, and Game Boy collections. Active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion pack members will have ongoing access to all classic games in the NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, and Game Boy Advance collections.
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Can you lose digital Switch games?

All games you buy digitally are stored via your Nintendo Account ID, so you can just redownload them as many times as you want when you delete games to free up space, no problem. You can't lose a digital game since it's right there on your system.
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What happens if I lost my Nintendo Switch game?

If the game is published by Nintendo and it was purchased more than 90 days ago, or you do not have a proof of purchase, we cannot offer a warranty repair. (This also includes games that were purchased used or that are physically damaged.) We recommend purchasing a replacement copy of the game at a retailer.
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Are Switch digital games tied to your account?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.
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Why can't i redownload a game on Switch?

How to Redownload a Game From the Nintendo Switch eShop
  1. Open the Nintendo Switch eShop and select your user.
  2. Press your user icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
  3. Scroll down to Redownload.
  4. Scroll through the list until you find the game you're looking for.
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Can I uninstall a game and reinstall 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.
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How do I restore Nintendo games?

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.
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Will I lose my games if I delete a user on Switch?

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.
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Is it better to buy physical games or digital?

They both have advantages and disadvantages. You won't lose digital games like you could cartridges, but physical games tend to get better deals and can be shared with friends and family or sold for other games when you're done with them.
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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.
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Are Switch games stored on the card?

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.
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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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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*.
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Is there a way to return digital Switch games?

We are unable to provide refunds or exchanges for mistaken purchases, and/or if you don't like the game.
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What was the first ever Switch game?

Many tittles launched with the Nintendo switch, however, the first game to begin development was the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild.
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What was the last original Nintendo game?

The final licensed NES game released was the PAL-exclusive The Lion King in 1995.
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What is the oldest Nintendo game system?

The Odyssey was manufactured by Magnavox and released in North America in September of 1972. It's considered the very first home video game console. Ralph Baer, a German-American engineer, created a ping-pong style game.
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Does uninstalling a game delete everything?

The process of deleting — or uninstalling — a game from an Xbox One is not only quick and easy, it's also completely reversible. When you reinstall a game you deleted off your Xbox One, your saved data will still be intact, thanks to cloud backup saves.
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What happens if I delete play games?

When you delete Play Games data from your account, it also deletes your Play Games data with Google. This will not delete data with the game developer. Learn how to remove a game's access to your Google Account.
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What happens if you delete a game?

When you delete a game, it usually leaves your saved game files and other game settings on the PS4 in case you later reinstall the game. If you're sure you don't want your game files, you can delete them as well.
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