What happens if I delete my Nintendo Network ID?

A deleted Nintendo Network ID cannot be used again to create a new account. Once it is deleted, that username is gone. The Nintendo Network ID should only be deleted if you do not want to use it or access purchases made with it (on Wii U or Nintendo 3DS) ever again.

What happens when you delete a Nintendo ID?

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.

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.

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Is the Nintendo Network ID obsolete?

We discontinued the ability to use a Nintendo Network ID to sign in to a Nintendo Account, and we reached out to all customers whose accounts we had reason to believe were accessed without authorization, to help them take additional steps to protect themselves.

Will deleting My Nintendo Network ID delete my game data?

Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in the 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Do games stay on Switch accounts?

Your game licenses and Nintendo eShop balance will be available on the new console when you change the primary console for your Nintendo Account. You can play digital games that you've purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console.

Will I lose my games if I log into another Switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.

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.

Can you have two Nintendo Network IDS?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network ID's to a Nintendo Account. Only one NNID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.

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

What is the difference between a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo Network ID? A Nintendo Account enables the participation in My Nintendo rewards programme. A Nintendo Network ID is required to use the online services offered on the Nintendo 3DS system and Wii U console.

Is my game data linked to my Nintendo account?

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default. You can change this in the Nintendo Switch system settings.

Can you lose digital Switch games?

Pros of digital games on Switch

All games you buy digitally are stored via your Nintendo Account ID, so you can just redownload them as many times as you want when you delete games to free up space, no problem. You can't lose a digital game since it's right there on your system.

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.

Are Switch games tied to your account or console?

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.

Will Nintendo refund a digital game?

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.

Can I return a Nintendo Switch game to target?

Electronics and entertainment items (excluding Apple® products) must be returned/exchanged within 30 days.

Is Nintendo giving refunds?

You have 30 days after delivery of your order to return or exchange products purchased directly from the My Nintendo Store. Nintendo will not refund the cost of shipping unless the return is a result of Nintendo providing a product that is damaged, defective, or different than the product you ordered.

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