How do I redownload purchased games from eShop?

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.

Can you redownload eShop games?

From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open. Scroll left and select Settings / Other. Scroll down and select Redownloadable Software. Select Redownload next to the software you wish to redownload.

Why can't i redownload a purchased game on Switch?

Check Data Management in the Nintendo Switch System Settings to verify that there is enough space on your system to complete the download. If there is not enough space, delete some content. Check Redownloads in the Nintendo Switch eShop (in your account information).

Can you redownload digital games you deleted 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.

How do I find previously purchased games on switch?

Nintendo Switch: How to Download Purchased Games & DLC - Redownload from eShop!

How do I find my old purchases on Nintendo?

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.

Are eShop purchases tied to 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.

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.

Do you have to rebuy digital Switch games?

Do I have to rebuy games if I get a new Switch? Digital games are tied to your Nintendo account. Once you get a new Switch and log in you're able to redownload all those games and start playing them again.

What happens to my digital games if I lose my 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.

Why is my purchased game not showing up on Switch?

If the game does not appear in the list of previously purchased titles, a different Nintendo Account was originally used to purchase the game. Try again with the other accounts on the console until you locate the one that was used to make the purchase.

Why can't I play a game I bought on Nintendo Switch?

Update your Nintendo Switch console to the latest version. Change the primary console for that Nintendo Account to the system that you're using. If you are already using the primary console for that Nintendo Account, de-register the console, then make it the primary console again.

How do I backup downloaded games on Switch?

Do Nintendo eShop games expire?

Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire. However, download codes given out for a specific promotion, such as Pokémon distributions, will usually have an expiration date.

How do I transfer my digital games to a new Switch?

From within the System Settings of the original console, use the option to "Transfer Your User" for each account you wish to transfer. You can also select “Transfer Your Save Data” if you want to move an individual game save file to a different system.

What happens if you own a digital and physical copy of a Switch game?

If you have both physical & digital, the switch will play the game from the cart when the cart is inserted. The switch doesn't care where the game comes from. The save data is stored separately from the game on the Switch's internal memory.

Can you undo a purchase on Nintendo eShop?

We are unable to provide refunds or exchanges for mistaken purchases. Please be sure to read the game descriptions and check out the screen shots available through the Nintendo eShop before making purchases. We also encourage you to visit nintendo.com for information about the games available for our systems.

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.

How do I restore my eShop purchases?

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.

Can you download Switch games twice?

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.

What happens if you delete your eShop account?

Note: Removing (deleting) a Nintendo eShop account will also remove all Ambassador licenses and they will no longer be available for download. Select the Nintendo eShop icon on the system's HOME menu. Scroll left and select Settings/Other. Scroll down and select Delete Account.

How do I transfer purchases on Nintendo?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Users, and then Transfer Your User Data. Select Next, then Next again, then select Target Console to indicate that the content will be transferred to this system. Select Sign in and choose to sign in using your Nintendo Account e-mail address or sign-in ID.

How do I manage purchases on Nintendo Switch?

How does Nintendo Switch digital download work?

Once you've completed your purchase, your game will automatically download to the system 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).