What happens if you delete a game you bought 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.

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 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.

Can I delete a Switch game and keep save 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.

What happens to the games I bought on Switch?

Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Once you've purchased a digital game, you can use your Nintendo Account to access the game on any Nintendo Switch console (primary or non-primary).

Nintendo Switch: How to Uninstall / Delete Games & Apps

Do games bought on Nintendo Switch stay?

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.

Do I have to buy Switch games twice?

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 their primary console.

Is Switch game data stored on the card?

Managing save data

As your save data is a valuable record of your progress in games, it's saved to the system memory in order to keep it safe. (It's never stored on the microSD card or game cards.)

Is it better to archive or delete games on Switch?

Both choices will simply delete the game software itself from your Switch to free up storage space. That being said, archiving makes it just a little bit easier to go back to a game you've removed should you decide to reinstall and play again.

Does deleting Animal Crossing delete save data?

Once that process is complete, every bit of your saved progress will be deleted. You'll basically be starting an entirely new game. Your old island will be gone, and you'll be able to start building a new one in an entirely different direction.

Can you refund a Nintendo game you just bought?

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.

What happens if you uninstall a paid game?

Your saved items and progress will all be lost, so make sure you actually want to delete the game. If you decide that you'd like to play the game again after removing it, you'll need to install it again. Your new game will default back to its original settings.

How do I restore purchased games on switch?

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.

What happens if you delete a game you bought online?

Yes, you can delete and re-download any digitally purchased game as many times as you like. When deleted, it can be found in your 'Ready to Install' list.

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.

When the eShop closes will I lose my games?

What does the eShop closing mean? Broadly, it means that you won't be able to buy or download new games on the 3DS or Wii U eShop after 27th March 2023, and you also won't be able to purchase in-game content, download demos or free-to-play software, redeem download codes, or add funds to your account on 3DS or Wii U.

What game takes up the most storage on Switch?

Will I lose my progress if I archive a game on Switch?

What happens to my game progress if I archive or delete my downloaded software? The game save data is unaffected in either option, so you can resume your game progress once the software is redownloaded.

What does archiving a game on Switch mean?

Archiving a game will keep its icon on your Nintendo Switch dashboard, making it easily accessible if you ever wish to redownload it. In comparison, deleting software removes this icon so you'll need to head back into the cumbersome eShop to redownload your game if you want to play it again.

Is it safe to archive Animal Crossing?

What happens to my game progress if I archive or delete my downloaded software? The game save data is unaffected in either option, so you can resume your game progress once the software is redownloaded.

Can I copy Switch games to SD card?

How to move software between your Switch and SD card. Scroll down this menu until you get to Data Management, and enter that sub-menu. Select Move Data Between System / microSD Card. Choose which games and apps you want to move across, and then select OK to commence the transfer.

How many games can a Switch hold?

The standard Nintendo Switch has 32 GB of storage, allowing you to store and install around 4-8 games, including large games like Zelda. However, if you have the option for a Switch with 64 GB of storage, you can store double the number of games, up to 8-16.

Can 2 people use the same Switch game?

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.

What happens when you have more than 12 games on Switch?

The All Software menu and groups are only available when more than 12 software titles are saved on the Nintendo Switch system. Up to 100 groups can be created with a max of 200 titles per group. The same software title can be added to multiple groups.

Do Switch games ever go down in price?

Nintendo Games Don't Drop in Value

This means that they always remain relevant. They are just as much fun to play ten years after they were released as they were on day one. Take sports games, for example.