Should I factory reset a used Nintendo Switch?

This method should only be used if you are planning to keep your console. If you will no longer have access to the console (for example, if you are selling it or giving it to someone), use the full restore factory settings process to remove all of your save data and user information.
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How do you reset a second hand Nintendo Switch?

Select System Settings on the HOME Menu. Scroll down to System, and select it. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu, and select Formatting Options. If a Parental Control PIN has been set for the system, you will be prompted to enter it to proceed.
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How do I wipe my Nintendo Switch before selling it?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select “System Settings” from the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to “System” and select it.
  3. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu and select “Formatting Options”. ...
  4. Select “Restore Factory Settings” to delete all data in the system memory.
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Does factory resetting a Switch remove accounts?

Any Nintendo Accounts linked to the console will not be deleted, but they will be unlinked from the system. After initializing the console, you can create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account. Your Nintendo Account contains your Nintendo eShop purchase history and balance.
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Does a Switch factory reset 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 I remove my Nintendo account from someone else's 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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What happens if you deregister a Switch?

Deactivating one console will allow you to select a different console as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. Each Nintendo Account can have one primary Nintendo Switch console at a time. This feature is available in countries where the Nintendo eShop is available.
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Will I lose my games if I delete a user on Switch?

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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How do you set up a used Nintendo Switch?

  1. Connect the USB plug from the Nintendo Switch AC adapter into the USB connector on the bottom of the console, then connect the AC adapter into the wall outlet. ...
  2. Attach the Joy-Con controllers to the Nintendo Switch console. ...
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the first-time setup.
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Can you sell a used Nintendo Switch?

Having a strong pricing strategy helps you get top dollar for your Nintendo Switch — and sell it fast. In general, if your used Nintendo Switch console is in good working condition, you can expect to sell it for $139 to $215, but there are many things that can influence pricing.
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Do you need to reset a Switch game before selling it?

As long as your Switch can still read the game the buyer should have no issues with it. And since, unlike the 3DS, save data is saved to your Switch's memory, rather than the cartridge, you don't need to worry about deleting your saves.
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Is buying a used Switch OK?

In general, Nintendo consoles are usually fairly durable, but depending on the age of the device, you may get one that doesn't have a warranty anymore. In those cases, it's definitely more worth it to save up a little extra and buy a new console.
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Is initialize console the same as factory reset?

How to factory reset your Nintendo Switch. The easiest way to hard reset your Switch is from the main menu. A variety of options are available from this screen, including Initialize Console – which will wipe your system clean.
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What should I do with my old Switch?

Nintendo recommends that you choose a recycler with a commitment to supporting environmental stewardship who will handle the donated material in a responsible way. U.S. Residents, please use the following link to find a recycler in your area: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/electronics-donation-and-recycling.
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What happens if you delete a game you bought 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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Will I lose my games if I make a new Nintendo Account?

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 redownload a game for free if I delete it on 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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Can you reactivate a deactivated Switch?

Important Information Nintendo Accounts will be deactivated for a period of 30 days after starting the deletion process and can be reactivated during this timeframe. Once the 30 days have passed, the Nintendo Account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored.
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How do I make my Switch the primary console without the old one?

Use your Nintendo Account to access the Nintendo eShop on the console that you want to be the primary console. The system will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. To verify, check the Primary Console setting in your Nintendo eShop Account Information.
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How many times can you register a Switch?

Please note that 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.
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Can 2 switch Users have the same Nintendo Account?

Multiple users on a single console cannot be linked with the same Nintendo Account.
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Can a switch have two Nintendo Accounts?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Users" → "Add User". Select how you'd like to add a user. If you've already linked a Nintendo Account with a user on another console, you can select "Import User Data from Another Console".
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How do I deactivate my stolen Nintendo Switch?

How To Deregister A Lost Nintendo Switch
  1. Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deactivate.
  2. Click Shop Menu.
  3. Click Deregister Primary Console.
  4. Enter your Nintendo Account password.
  5. Click Deregister twice to confirm.
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Which is better factory reset or hard reset?

To remove all data from your phone, you can reset your phone to factory settings. Factory resets are also called “formatting” or “hard resets.” Important: You're using an older Android version.
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Which is better factory reset or reboot?

A factory reset is the process of restoring your phone to its original settings, like when you bought it. Factory resetting erases everything on your device, while a hard reset simply reboots it.
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