What do I do if I lost my Nintendo Switch game?

How do I recover lost switch games?

Can I get my games back if I lose my switch?

If you replace your Switch, any eShop purchases can be re-downloaded for free. Your game saves, however, will be gone. Be sure to take advantage of Nintendo Switch Online's Save Data Backup feature for games that support it.

Is there a way to track lost Nintendo Switch games?

Use Third-Party Tracking Devices

Investing in tracking devices like the Apple AirTags or Tile Mate could solve your problem. Attaching a tracking device to your Nintendo Switch allows you to remotely locate the console from your smartphone or any internet-enabled device.

Are Switch games stored on account?

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. Game save data cannot be saved or copied to a microSD card.

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Can you recover lost Switch data?

* When data is transferred, it is deleted from the original location but can still be found as save data on the destination console. * There is no way to restore deleted data.

Do I lose my games 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.

Are Switch games stored on the card?

*Game save data is only stored in the system memory, so it can't be moved to the microSD card.

Are Switch games stored on 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.

Are Switch games locked to console or account?

You can play digital games that you've purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can also be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.

Can you share games between accounts on Switch?

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.