What do I lose if I delete my Nintendo Network ID?

Deleting a Nintendo Network ID will also delete the following information associated to the account: Nintendo eShop activity and balance, Friend List, and registered e-mail address. If the Nintendo Network ID has also been linked to a Wii U, deleting the account will delete the above information from both systems.

Does deleting Nintendo Network ID delete everything?

Deleting the Nintendo Network ID will also delete all Nintendo eShop licenses and balances on both the Wii U AND Nintendo 3DS family systems. Deleted Nintendo Network accounts cannot be recovered. This includes ALL purchases or funds lost when the account is deleted.

Can you recover a deleted Nintendo Network ID?

If the Nintendo Network ID was deleted, there is no way to restore the account or any associated licenses and funds. You will need to create a new Nintendo Network ID on the console.

Is Nintendo Network ID important?

It gives access to a wide range of network services, such as playing games with people from around the world, downloading software and content, and exchanging images and messages. A Nintendo Network ID can be linked to one Wii U and one system in the Nintendo 3DS family.

Can Nintendo Network ID be changed?

The Nintendo Network ID (username) and country cannot be changed once the account is created. The only way to change this information is to create a new Nintendo Network ID. You do not need to delete the current Nintendo Network ID to create a new one on your system.

How to Delete your Nintendo Network ID!

What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and network ID?

A Nintendo Network ID is an account allowing the user to access online services such as the eShop, Miiverse, and Wii U Chat on the Wii U and 3DS consoles. A Nintendo Account, on the other hand, is an online account that allows you to use online services such as the eShop and online play on the Nintendo Switch console.

What happens if your Nintendo Account is deleted?

You may reactivate your account for a period of 30 days after deletion. Once the 30-day time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored. Nintendo Accounts for children can only be reactivated through the parent/guardian's account.

Will I lose my games if I delete a user on switch?

Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console. Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.

What can you do with a Nintendo Network ID?

A Nintendo Network ID (NNID) is created and used on a Wii U and/or Nintendo 3DS family system. NNIDs are used for online features (such as online multiplayer or interactions) and, prior to March 27, 2023, were used for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

How many Nintendo Network IDS can you have?

Only one NNID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.

Can you have more than one Nintendo Network ID?

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.

Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game and reinstall it 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.

Do you get your money back if you delete a game on Nintendo?

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.

Does your Nintendo Account keep your games?

You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account. Please note that 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.

Will you lose everything if you make a new Nintendo Account?

Any Nintendo Accounts linked to the console will not be deleted, but they will be unlinked from the system. After initializing the console, you can create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account. Your Nintendo Account contains your Nintendo eShop purchase history and balance.

What happens if you change your Nintendo Account email?

A verification code will be sent to the new email address that you entered. Enter the verification code from the email, then click Submit to confirm the change. If you did not receive the verification emails, make sure that you are checking the correct email address and re-submit your request.

Why can't you refund Nintendo games?

Nintendo will not accept returns or exchanges for the following items: Any items that are shipped to Nintendo after 30 days from delivery. Any items that have been opened, unsealed, or had tags removed. Any item that is not in its original condition, is damaged, shows signs of use or is missing parts.

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.

Can you sell back downloaded switch games?

Refund for Downloaded Game or DLC (Wrong Game, Didn't Like Game, Accidental Purchase) We are unable to provide refunds or exchanges for mistaken purchases, and/or if you don't like the game.

How do I reset my Nintendo Switch without losing games?

While holding both the + and - volume buttons down, press the POWER Button. When the "Maintenance Mode" screen appears, release both volume buttons. Select "Initialize Console Without Deleting Save Data", and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Does redownloading on Switch delete data?

The game save data is unaffected in either option, so you can resume your game progress once the software is redownloaded.

Will I lose my data if I uninstall a game?

Save data is separate from game data. So unless you delete the save data also, you won't lose it by uninstalling a game.

How do I merge my Nintendo Network ID with a Switch?

Can you make 2 Nintendo Accounts with the same email?

'' Only a single email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account. If the email address you have entered is already registered, it cannot be used again.

How do I merge two Nintendo Accounts?

It is not possible to combine multiple Nintendo Accounts together, or to add additional members to a Nintendo Account (including the My Nintendo service). Anyone wishing to create a Nintendo Account and/or join the My Nintendo service will need to create a new account.