How do I access my owned games on Switch?

Why is my purchased game not showing up on Switch?

What to do. Make sure that your system is connected to the Internet and meets the requirements for off-device purchases. Check the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to see if there is a game icon that shows that the download is currently in progress. If the download is still in progress, wait until the download is complete.

How do I download a game I bought on another Switch?

Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch consoles that you wish to play your digital games on. Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console.

Can I redownload my games if I get a new Switch?

You can only redownload games using the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. If a specific game or DLC item shows "Purchased" in the Nintendo eShop but you are unable to redownload it, you may find our information on Software Displays "Purchased" in the Nintendo Switch eShop helpful.

Do purchased Switch games transfer to new 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.

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Can you redownload purchased games on Switch to a 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.

Why can't I redownload games on my Switch?

You can only redownload games using the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase the game. If a specific game or DLC item shows "Purchased" in Nintendo eShop but you are unable to redownload it, you may find our information on Software Displays "Purchased" in the Nintendo Switch eShop helpful.

How do I transfer games and data to a new Switch?

Where are my downloads on Nintendo Switch?

How do I access my downloads?

Where do I access my downloads?

You can find downloads on Android in My Files or File Manager. You can find these apps in the app drawer of your Android device. Within My Files or File Manager, navigate to the Downloads folder to find everything you downloaded.

Are my games saved on Nintendo 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.

How do I transfer games from my Switch account?

Go to Settings > Data Management > Save Data Cloud

Make sure both Automatic Save-Data Backup and Automatic Save-Data Download are on. Go to the Nintendo eShop and tap on your icon in the upper-right corner. On the subsequent account page, tap Redownload to see a list of games you can download to the new Switch.

Can I have the same account on 2 switches?

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.

Can you share games between two Nintendo switches?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. All users on a system will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.

How do I transfer games from Switch to memory card?

Does your Nintendo Account keep your games?

Yes. Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*. Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console.

What happens if I lose my Nintendo Switch games?

What to do. If the game is published by Nintendo, and was purchased new within the last 90 days (not previously-played or used), Nintendo will attempt to provide a replacement. You must be able to provide the game and proof of purchase, and the game must not show signs of physical damage.

Why can't I open my Downloads?

If a file won't open, a few things could be wrong: You don't have permission to view the file. You're signed in to a Google Account that doesn't have access. The correct app isn't installed on your phone.

How do I access My Files on my iPhone?

Where is my File Manager?

Using Your Android's File Manager

It's the icon with a square made of several smaller squares or dots. You'll usually find it at the bottom of the home screen.

How do I find my download history on Play Store?

How do I find previously downloaded games?

Why are my installed apps not showing up?

If you find the missing apps installed but still fail to show up on the home screen, you can uninstall the app and reinstall it. If necessary, you can also recover deleted apps on Android.

What is my old download history?

First, open Google Chrome. In any window, click the main menu button (three vertical dots) in the upper-right corner. In the menu that appears, click “Downloads.” When the “Downloads” tab opens, you'll see your download history presented as a list of files.