Do you have to pay for software again if you delete it on Switch?

No. You will not have to pay for the content again if it is deleted.
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What happens if you delete software on Switch?

Downloadable software can be deleted from the console's system memory or saved to a microSD card in order to free up space. Deleting software data will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased.
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What happens if I delete my Nintendo Switch account?

After the deactivation period has passed, your Nintendo Account will be deleted permanently and you will lose all your data associated with it, such as: Mission status, points and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards programme. Digital content you purchased in apps linked to your Nintendo Account.
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Can you recover deleted software on Nintendo Switch?

Games that have been archived (not deleted) will still have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can be redownloaded by anyone on the console. Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that was originally used to purchase them.
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Is it better to archive or delete software 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.
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How to Redownload DELETED Nintendo Switch games

Does archiving games on Switch free up space?

Archiving will allow you to delete downloaded software in order to free up space while preserving the software icon on the HOME Menu.
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What happens when you delete data on Switch?

Important: Once deleted, save data cannot be recovered.
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How do I get my software back on my Nintendo 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.
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Why can't I redownload a game on Switch?

You can only redownload games using the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase the game. If a specific game or DLC item shows "Purchased" in Nintendo eShop but you are unable to redownload it, you may find our information on Software Displays "Purchased" in the Nintendo Switch eShop helpful.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

*Caution. 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.
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Will Deleting a user on switch delete everything?

Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Save data cannot be restored once it is deleted.
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Can you recover a deleted Switch account?

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.
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Does Deleting a Nintendo Account unlink it from switch?

Important: Once a Nintendo Account is linked to a user account, this link cannot be undone. The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console. A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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How do I free up software on my Switch?

To free up space in the System Memory, go to Systems Settings → Data Management → Delete Save Data. Software data (including downloaded software, software updates, and screenshots) can be stored on the System Memory or on a microSD card. For general information about data management on Nintendo Switch, click here.
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Will resetting my Switch delete everything?

Restoring factory settings means deleting all data on the Nintendo Switch console and returning it to the state in which you bought it. However, you can also restore factory settings while retaining some of the data stored on the console.
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Can you keep downloaded games on Switch?

Downloadable software that you purchase is tied to your Nintendo Account and can be played on your primary Nintendo Switch console and, under certain conditions, other Nintendo Switch consoles where you link your Nintendo Account.
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Can you redownload deleted software on switch?

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.
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Can you redownload switch games for free?

If the game is not appearing on the HOME Menu, it can be redownloaded at no cost using the same Nintendo Account that was originally used to purchase it.
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Why won't my switch let me play my games?

Update your Nintendo Switch console to the latest version. Change the primary console for that Nintendo Account to the console that you're using. If you are already using the primary console for that Nintendo Account, de-register the console, then make it the primary console again.
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Can you delete software on switch?

From the HOME Menu, select "System Settings". Scroll down the options on the left and select "Data Management". On the right-hand side select "Software", then select the software you would like to manage or delete.
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How do I redownload software from the eShop?

Select the icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Highlight Redownload on the left side of the screen. A list of titles you've purchased will appear. Highlight the game you want to redownload and select the orange icon to begin downloading the game and any DLC for it that you have purchased.
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How do I fix the software glitch on my Nintendo Switch?

What to Do:
  1. Restart your console by holding down the POWER Button for three seconds, and select Power Options then Restart. ...
  2. Verify that your console has the latest system version.
  3. Check for any available updates for the problematic software.
  4. Check for any corrupt data for the problematic software.
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What happens if you delete a game on Nintendo Switch?

Delete Software: The software and the icon will be deleted from the HOME Menu. You can redownload it from the Nintendo eShop using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased.
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Does deleting a user on switch delete everything?

Steps to delete a user account and associated save data on Nintendo Switch. Important: Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Save data cannot be restored after it is deleted.
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Can you get deleted data back on switch?

To restore save data using the Save-Data Backup option

Tap Restore. Select the save data you wish to restore, and then tap OK.
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