Why can't I redownload games on my Switch?

You can only redownload games using the Nintendo Account

Nintendo Account

A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems (such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases). A Nintendo Account is also used for certain web services (like My Nintendo), and can be used with smart-device applications (like Super Mario Run).

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Nintendo Account Overview & FAQ

that purchased the game. If a specific game or DLC item shows "Purchased" in the Nintendo eShop but you are unable to redownload it, you may find our information on Software Displays "Purchased" in the Nintendo Switch eShop helpful.

How do I redownload purchased games on Nintendo Switch?

To redownload the game, access Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access your Account Information and highlight Redownload.

Can I redownload all of my games on another Switch?

Purchases made using a Nintendo Account can be redownloaded and played on any Nintendo Switch console it is linked to. You can link your Nintendo Account to user profiles on multiple consoles. Only one Nintendo Switch console can be the primary console for your Nintendo Account at any given time.

How do I access purchased games on Switch?

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.

Why is my purchased game not downloading on Switch?

Important. If you recently made the purchase and the game has still not started downloading, check the Network Maintenance Information/Operational Status page for any posted service outages. If there is an outage or maintenance, it is possible that the download process may be delayed.

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Are eShop purchases tied to account?

Information. 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 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.

How do I redownload deleted data from Switch?

* 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.

Does resetting Switch delete game data?

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.

How do I redownload app purchases?

Can you redownload Switch games on another SD card?

Drag the data from the desktop to the new microSD card, then insert the new microSD card into the Nintendo Switch console. Any software that cannot be read on the system using the new microSD card can simply be redownloaded from the Nintendo eShop.

What happens if I lose a Switch game?

We recommend purchasing a replacement copy of the game at a retailer. If the game is published by a licensee company, you will need to contact that company for repair/replacement options.

How do I recover game progress 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.

Does uninstalling a game delete everything?

If you uninstall a game, it's deleted from the storage. You can reinstall at any date, and the game saves will be playable. Game data (save files) are stored in the cloud for every game, while the game itself is just stored on the console.

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.

Does deleting a game remove all data?

You can delete Play Games data from your Google account for one or all games you've played. If you delete data for a game, you might also delete any in-game achievements or progress, depending on how the developer has built the game.

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.

Does Nintendo refund eShop games?

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.

What happens if you delete your eShop account?

Note: Removing (deleting) a Nintendo eShop account will also remove all Ambassador licenses and they will no longer be available for download. Select the Nintendo eShop icon on the system's HOME menu. Scroll left and select Settings/Other. Scroll down and select Delete Account.

Why is games not downloading?

One common fix is to clear data and cache for the Play Store and Download Manager apps. You can access these app settings through the Settings Menu on your device, and then Apps or App Manager. For each app, tap Clear Cache and Clear Data. Once you've done this, restart your device and try downloading the game again.

Why isn't my Play Store letting me download games?

Clear the Play Store application cache and data

It should either be on the list of recently opened apps, or you can tap to tap on See all apps and find it. Select Storage & cache then tap on Clear storage and Clear cache. Go back to the Play Store and try your download again.

Why my download is not working in Play Store?

Check your Internet Connection if your Google Play Store Not Working. A ton of apps won't download in case you're on an inconsistent internet connection, which is a typical issue with Play Store. Check your internet and mobile data connections.

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.

Do I have to buy my games again for a new Switch?

Digital games are tied to your Nintendo account. Once you get a new Switch and log in you're able to redownload all those games and start playing them again.