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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.
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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.
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Does deleting Nintendo Account delete save data?

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.
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Does save data stay on SD card Switch?

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.)
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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.
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How To Delete The Save Data In Nintendo Switch Game

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

Complete These Steps:
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Data Management and finally Save Data Cloud.
  2. Select the desired user, then choose the backup file you wish to download.
  3. Select Download Save Data.
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How do I recover saved data on Nintendo 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.
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How long will data last on SD card?

Memory cards and USB drives are NOT designed for long term storage. You should always backup your data on to another device. The data will normally stay valid for a period of up to 10 years if stored under normal conditions. The data cells inside carry a charge which can dissipate over time.
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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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Is save data stored on SD card?

Save data. Save data (saved game progress and related achievements, etc.) is without exception stored in the system memory. It cannot be moved or saved onto a microSD card.
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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.
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Does changing primary switch delete save data?

In this article, you'll learn how to change your primary Nintendo Switch console. Important: Changing the primary console does not automatically transfer your save data from one system to the other.
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Will deleting my Nintendo Network ID delete my games?

The Nintendo eShop and all associated purchases will be deleted, and cannot be downloaded. This applies to purchases made with this Nintendo Network ID both on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Any remaining balance in the Nintendo eShop account will be deleted and cannot be recovered or refunded.
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Do you keep digital Switch games forever?

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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Do game saves transfer between switches?

Both systems must have system menu version 8.0. 0 or higher, be connected to the Internet, and near each other. Save data can only be transferred between users that are linked to the same Nintendo Account.
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Can a SD card last 20 years?

Overall Lifespan of SD Cards. There is no definite lifespan of an SD card, despite their theoretical 30-year timeline. Based on the current flash memory technology, most SD cards are projected to last ten or more years. However, cards that get heavy use are prone to wear out quicker.
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Do SD Cards lose memory?

Most SD cards won't retain data for more than about five years. The best practice for keeping your data safe is to copy it from your SD card to your computer as soon as you can.
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Why does my switch say I have no save data?

Ensure that you have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Verify that the Automatically Back Up Save Data setting is enabled for each user on the console, and that the console is connected to the internet. Verify that the intended software supports save data backup.
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How do I reset my Nintendo Switch without deleting my save data?

While holding both the + and - volume buttons down, press the POWER Button. When the "Maintenance Mode" screen appears, release both volume buttons. Select "Initialize Console Without Deleting Save Data", and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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Do my games stay on my Nintendo account?

Information. 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.
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Are games tied to Nintendo ID?

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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What happens if I delete my game data?

If you delete data for a game, you might also delete any in-game achievements or progress, depending on how the developer has built the game. 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.
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Can 2 switches use the same account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.
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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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