Do downloaded games stay on Switch?

Game save data and your digital games and downloadable content are tied to your Nintendo Account. We recommend that you transfer your user data from the original system to your replacement system. This will move your Nintendo Account, user profile, save data, and Nintendo eShop purchases to the replacement system.
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Do downloaded games stay on Nintendo 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.
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What happens to my downloaded games if my Switch breaks?

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.
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Can I transfer my downloaded games to a new Switch?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.
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Are Switch digital games tied to your account?

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.
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Is it better to buy physical or digital games?

The main difference is that physical games tend to go down in price after a while, much faster than it happens with digital copies. Physical copies are therefore a better choice than digital ones if you're usually buying the game months after its release.
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Can you transfer downloaded Switch games to SD card?

To transfer data from the system memory to the microSD card, select "Move to microSD Card". To transfer data from the microSD card to the system memory, select "Move to System Memory". Select the game you want to move from the list and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Can two Nintendo switches share games?

All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account. If you have linked your Nintendo Account to more than one Nintendo Switch console, on non-primary consoles only your Nintendo Account can access your digital games.
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Can you transfer games from SD card to new Switch?

You can use a single microSD card to do the transfer, but only if you're willing to delete all the data on it when you move it from one console to the other. The easier way is to use one microSD card for each console, and move the data between the two, so start by making sure your microSD card is set for each console.
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Can I lose my digital games on Switch?

Yes, it is possible to lose your Digital Switch games. There are several scenarios in which this can occur: 1. Account Suspension or Ban: If your Nintendo Switch account gets suspended or banned due to violating the terms of service or engaging in unauthorized activities, you may lose access to your digital games.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

The only saving grace you might have is Cloud Saves. If you have the Nintendo Switch Online Membership and you backed up your save data, you can redownload it to another console easy peasy so long as you log into your Nintendo Account on a profile on that console.
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Why can't other users play my games on Switch?

When using a non-primary console, you are the only player that can access digital games that you've purchased. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
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Will I lose save data if I change SD cards Switch?

On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored on 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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What happens when you put a new SD card in your Switch?

Archiving games and applications on your Nintendo Switch will free up storage space on the console, but it will not delete the data from the SD card. If you replace the SD card with a larger one, you will need to re-download any archived games or applications in order to access them.
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Can I have 2 SD cards for Switch?

We recommend using a single microSD card with your Nintendo Switch console. If you run out of space, you can copy over all the data to a larger microSD card. Keep in mind that downloadable software saved to multiple microSD cards cannot be combined later into a single microSD card.
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Can you play Mario Kart on two switches with one game?

A: If they are playing on separate consoles, yes. But up to four people can play Mario Kart 8 on the SAME console, and you only need one copy of the game for that. Helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Can I have 2 switches on one account?

Nintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but you can only have one primary console at a time. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
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What is the max SD card for Switch?

Fortunately, there are plenty of cheap memory upgrade options for Switch in 2024 including mighty 1TB and 1.5TB Micro SD cards that will erase your storage woes for good (the Switch supports cards up to 2TB in size, although they don't actually exist just yet).
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Is it better to have physical or digital games for Nintendo switch?

Much of it comes down to personal preference. If you like having shelves lined with your games that you can browse and reminisce, you'll want to go for physical. If you prefer the convenience and speed offered through digital purchases, and don't want game boxes lying around, then you'll want to go digital.
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What's the point of buying physical games?

There is one major advantage to buying physical versions when you can: you can sell them when you're done or if they suck. You're stuck with a digital purchase forever. Because of this, you can get cheap pre-owned physical games for the Switch almost all the time, and not have to wait for a sale.
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Why do consoles still use discs?

Discs: The Pros

While it's true that physical discs can be scratched or lost, that's more a matter of the owner's due diligence; cared for correctly, they will provide smooth gaming (essentially) forever. Digital games do not always offer this permanence (more on that shortly).
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How do I change my SD card without losing data on Nintendo Switch?

Eject the first microSD card, then insert the second microSD card into the slot or reader/writer. Using Windows Explorer access the microSD card again. Drag the data from the desktop to the new microSD card, then insert the new microSD card into the Nintendo Switch console.
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How to free up space on Nintendo Switch without deleting games?

You can free up space in the System Memory using Manage Save Data/Screenshots. Software data (including downloaded software, software updates, and screenshots) can be stored on the System Memory or on a microSD card.
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Do SD cards make your Switch faster?

Depending on what you use your SD card for, yes. A lot. For example, the Nintendo Switch has limited storage, and getting an SD card can let you install more and bigger games. Any SD card will help, but the faster the card, the quicker those games on it will load.
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