How do I redeem a game I already paid for on 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.

Why can I not play a switch game that I paid for?

This error message may indicate that you are not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. On a non-primary console, the game can only be started by the player that owns the game. The solution depends on who originally purchased the game.

What happens if you buy a game you already own on switch?

Use the Nintendo Account that purchased the game to redownload the game in the Nintendo eShop. Launch the game again from the Nintendo eShop HOME Menu. As long as the console is activated for the Nintendo Account that owns the game, anyone on the console will be able to play the game.

Can you redeem purchases on switch?

Sign in to your Nintendo Account then visit the list of eligible titles and browse for the game you want to purchase. Select the game title in the list to display additional information about the game. Select Redeem a Nintendo Switch Game Voucher.

Why won t my Switch download the game I just bought?

Important. If you recently made the purchase and the game has still not started downloading, check the Network Maintenance Information/Operational Status page for any posted service outages. If there is an outage or maintenance, it is possible that the download process may be delayed.

How to Redeem a Game Code on Nintendo Switch

How do I access purchased games on Switch?

Visit the Nintendo Account website, and sign in to your Nintendo Account. From the profile settings, select Shop menu. Select Purchase History. A list of the transactions associated to your Nintendo Account will appear here, as well as any promotional or bundled download codes included with your purchases.

How do I get my purchased games on my new Switch?

How do I redeem My Nintendo digital purchase?

Why can't I redeem My Nintendo eshop card?

Make sure your Nintendo Account country settings match the region you used when the vouchers were purchased. Check the list of games available to purchase with a voucher to confirm that the title you wish to purchase is eligible. Confirm that the game has not already been purchased on your Nintendo Switch console.

Can I download a purchased game on another switch?

Purchases made using a Nintendo Account can be redownloaded and played on any Nintendo Switch console it is linked to. You can link your Nintendo Account to user profiles on multiple consoles. Only one Nintendo Switch console can be the primary console for your Nintendo Account at any given time.

Can you pirate a game if you already bought it?

No, it's illegal. Copyright is the exclusive right to make and distribute copies of something.

Will I have to buy a game again if I delete it that I bought on the Xbox?

Anything that you had purchased and have since deleted from your hard drive can be redownloaded at any time.

Can you sell your game cards on Switch when you bought them on Nintendo eShop?

Games can't be shared, traded, or sold

You can't simply share, trade, or sell the games you purchase on Nintendo Switch when you buy them digitally. They are tied to your system, for better or worse.

What happens if you delete a game you paid for on 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.

Can I play free games on Nintendo Switch without subscription?

You will still be able to play games such as Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in single-player or local multiplayer, but won't be able to compete against your friends over the internet if you don't have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

Do you have to buy games again on Switch?

Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that was originally used to purchase them.

Can I redeem a Nintendo eShop card from another country?

Nintendo eShop Cards can be used in any country that uses the same currency as the Nintendo eShop Card. This means that a Nintendo eShop Card purchased in France can be redeemed in the Netherlands, Germany, etc. The region where the Nintendo eShop Card is meant to be used can be found on the back of the card.

Why is my Nintendo switch unable to redeem code?

Verify that the country/region setting for your Nintendo Account is correct on your Nintendo Switch console. A download code can only be redeemed if the code is from the same country/region as the country/region set for your Nintendo Account.

Do Nintendo eShop cards expire?

Card balance does not expire, and there are no fees associated with the card. This card is non-reloadable. Card balance cannot be redeemed for cash and is non-refundable unless required by law. Card balance will not be replaced by Nintendo or retailer if the card is lost or stolen.

How do I redeem Nintendo games online?

What is the 16-digit code on Nintendo eShop card?

The download code is a 16-digit code that is printed on the receipt you received from the retailer. If you provided an e-mail address to the retailer when you bought the code, check your e-mail. The retailer may also have sent you an e-mail with a copy of your download code.

Where are downloaded Switch games stored?

Where is game save data stored? 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.

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.

What happens when you buy a Switch game digitally?

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 console must have enough memory space available and it must be turned on or in sleep mode (with an active internet connection).