How do I find my lost Nintendo Switch games?

From the HOME Menu, open Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. Select the picture of your 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.
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Where did my switch games go?

Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Select Redownload. A list of all of the software you've purchased that is not currently downloaded to the system will appear. Only software purchased with your Nintendo Account will appear on this list.
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What happens to my games if I lose my switch?

If you replace your Switch, any eShop purchases can be re-downloaded for free. Your game saves, however, will be gone.
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Can you replace lost switch games?

No, you have to buy the digital version of the game or another physical cartridge to continue playing.
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How do I recover game data on Nintendo Switch?

Previously backed up save data is automatically restored when re-downloading software from the Nintendo eShop. You can also restore save data using the Save-Data Backup option within Data Management.
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How can I recover my deleted game data?

What you ought to do is:
  1. Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the Desktop.
  2. Check if the deleted game file remains in the Recycle Bin window once it opens.
  3. If it's there, choose to Restore by performing right-clicking on it.
  4. The saved game file should instantly resurface in its original location.
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Is my game data saved on 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.
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Can I lose my digital Switch games?

In general, it is unlikely to lose your digital Nintendo Switch games as long as you have purchased them through the official Nintendo eShop and are using the same Nintendo account.
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Can I get a digital copy of a game I already own Switch?

With the Nintendo Switch you can purchase and download a digital copy of a physical game you own. The physical game does not give you rights to a free digital copy, and never will with Nintendo. For most Switch games a digital copy will be able to use the game save data created by your physical copy.
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Can I track a lost Nintendo Switch?

Unfortunately, the Nintendo Switch doesn't have a built-in tracking system that makes it possible to locate through an app. Without the help of a third-party Bluetooth tracking device, locating the system can be near impossible if it's truly gone.
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Will I lose my games on Nintendo eShop?

What Happens to My Nintendo eShop Purchases When I Link a Nintendo Network ID? All purchases and funds added to your Nintendo eShop ID will be retained after creating (or linking) a Nintendo Network ID on the system.
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Do Switch games stay on account?

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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Will I lose my games if I delete my Switch account?

Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including: Digital content that you purchased or redeemed with your Nintendo Account, including in-app content. Save data of apps linked to your Nintendo Account. Mission status, points, and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program.
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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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Where are digital Switch games stored?

Game save data is stored in the system memory. It is not stored on game cards.
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What happens to my digital games if I get a new Switch?

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.
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Is switch game data saved on cloud?

The vast majority of Nintendo Switch titles support Save Data Cloud backup for players with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Online features (such as Nintendo Switch Online app and Save Data Cloud compatibility) are always identified in the Nintendo eShop and in the game's product information on www.nintendo.com.
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Is switch game data saved on SD card?

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.)
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Can I see my deleted games?

Open the Google Play app on your device. Tap on your Profile Icon in the upper right-hand corner. Make sure that you're logged into the same Google account used to download the missing apps. In the menu, tap on My Apps & Games; on some Android devices, it might say Manage apps & device instead.
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Does uninstalling a game delete its data?

Keep in mind that after you officially delete the folder, that corresponding game will be gone. 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.
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Does deleting a game delete its data?

Uninstalling the game will not delete any of your data and yes, you can always reinstall them back anytime because you already owned those games digitally. It will sync back your progress again once you get to the game. No problem at all and no worries about it, everything is stored to your profile and cloud.
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Does deleting a Nintendo Account unlink it from Switch?

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.
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Will I lose everything if I uninstall a Switch?

All software saved on the microSD card, except for screenshots, will become unusable. (Data on the microSD card will not be deleted.) Any Nintendo Accounts linked to the console will not be deleted, but they will be unlinked from the system.
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What happens if you delete a Nintendo Switch user?

Important: Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Save data cannot be restored after it is deleted. Note: If the user account is linked to a Nintendo Account, the Nintendo Account will not be deleted.
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Do Switch games save to console or account?

*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. *With Nintendo Switch Family, you can transfer between each console types.
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