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Is my game data linked to my Nintendo Account?

Are games linked to my Nintendo 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 its primary console.
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Is Switch game data saved on the account?

Where is game save data stored? On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored in the console's system memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played.
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Will I lose my game data if I delete My Nintendo account?

Important. Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including but not limited to: Mission status, points and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program. Digital content that you purchased or acquired and that is linked to your Nintendo Account, including in-app content and coins.
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What is linked to My Nintendo account?

Checking the linked account

From the HOME Menu, select the user's icon to access the user page. Select "User Settings" → "Check Account Information". Select the information you'd like to check. *You may need your Nintendo Account password.
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Can I see what games are linked to My Nintendo account?

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.
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What happens if I unlink My Nintendo account?

Unlinking a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console does not delete the Nintendo Account or any associated purchases. The Nintendo Account will still be available and can be re-linked to another user account in the future. A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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Will I lose my game data if I reset my Switch?

Initializing your console will delete all of its data. You will also no longer be able to use the data on your microSD card. All of the following data, which is stored in the console's internal memory, will be deleted.
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Can you reinstall a game on Switch without losing data?

Luckily, the Switch allows you to delete and reinstall games you've purchased on your Nintendo account whenever you want, with no impact on the save data.
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Does your data save when 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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Do Switch games transfer with account?

Downloaded content isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. Anyone that uses the purchaser's primary console has access to the digital games or DLC that have been purchased by that Nintendo Account, per Nintendo's terms and conditions.
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Does Nintendo Switch backup game data?

Note: When you become a Nintendo Switch Online member, automatic backup will be enabled for all compatible software. This setting can be adjusted for each game and user. Save data files can also be manually backed up from the game's software menu or from System Settings.
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How do I recover game data after deleting it?

How do I restore deleted game files?
  1. Double click on the recycle bin to open it.
  2. Go through the files in the recycle bin and locate your game file.
  3. Once your find it, right-click on the game file.
  4. Click on Restore in the list that shows.
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Will all my progress save if I delete a game and redownload it?

Will all my progress save if I delete a game and redownload it? Uninstalling the game will only delete the application. It will still retain all the saved data (i.e. your progress). So if you ever reinstall the game you will be able to pick up where you left off.
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Where does game save data go?

Windows: On Windows, most save games can be found by opening File Explorer and navigating to "%homepath%\AppData\LocalLow".
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How do I get my game progress back on Switch?

If your Nintendo Switch save data is deleted and you have lost its backup files, re-download it from Nintendo eShop. Re-downloading not only restores your game on the console? s Home menu but also recovers its old backed up data.
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What happens if I redownload a game 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.
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Can I have 2 linked Nintendo Accounts?

How many Nintendo Accounts can I have on one Nintendo Switch console? Up to 8 Nintendo Accounts can be linked to a Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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Can I have 2 separate Nintendo Accounts?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch. A user account can also be linked to a Nintendo Account at any time after it is created. Once a Nintendo Account is linked to the account, the system's online features will be available.
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Can you use the same Nintendo Account on two profiles?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
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Is deleting game files the same as uninstalling?

Uninstall is removing a program and its associated files from a computer hard drive. The uninstall feature differs from the delete function in that it safely and efficiently removes all associated files, whereas delete only removes part of a program or selected file.
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Is uninstalling and reinstalling games bad?

Simple answer is no. Although it might harm your data consumption😅. I don't even remember how many times I've uninstalled and reinstalled apps ,but my phone is as fine as it ever is.
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What happens if I delete a game without uninstalling?

If it was just the icon, the game itself remains. If it was the game folder the icon remains (but won't do anything). If you had put both in the recycle bin, emptying the bin deletes almost all of the game, but some settings files might remain in various folders. Before “deleting”, you should try to uninstall the game.
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Will I lose my Animal Crossing Island if I get a new Switch?

What is transferred to the new console with a full island transfer? When a full island transfer is completed, all island save data, progress, animal neighbours, residents, residents' inventories and homes are transferred to the new console. No Animal Crossing: New Horizons save data will remain on the original console.
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How do I restore my data on Animal Crossing?

Select the island you wish to restore on your Nintendo Switch system, then select Recover Data. Select Yes, please to confirm you are ready to restore the selected island backup. If you started a new island on your Nintendo Switch, it will be lost and replaced with your island backup.
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Can you play Animal Crossing on 2 switches?

Up to eight players with their own Nintendo Switch console and a copy of the software can play together on an island via online or local multiplayer. Online play is only available between players on your Nintendo Switch friend list OR players that you have shared a Dodo Code with.
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