What happens if you lose a physical Switch game?

@JellySlap No, if you lose a physical game, you'll have to buy it again. If you replace it, it doesn't matter if you buy digital or physical since game save data is stored separately on Switch internal memory. On the plus side, if you replace the game, you'll be able to resume your game progress where you left off.
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What happens if you lose a physical copy of a Switch game?

What do you do if you lost your Nintendo Switch game card? Find it or buy a new one. That's the downside to choosing physical media for games. If you lose it, it's gone, and so is your license to play that game.
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What do I do if I lose my Switch games?

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. You can check the download status on the HOME Menu.
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Can I play Switch game without cartridge?

Yes you can, as long as it's downloaded to the device.
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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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DIGITAL & PHYSICAL Copy of the SAME GAME on Nintendo Switch - What Happens?

Can physical games be converted to digital on 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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Do you own digital games forever 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.
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What happens if you lost a Switch cartridge?

@JellySlap No, if you lose a physical game, you'll have to buy it again. If you replace it, it doesn't matter if you buy digital or physical since game save data is stored separately on Switch internal memory. On the plus side, if you replace the game, you'll be able to resume your game progress where you left off.
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Can you save physical Switch games to SD card?

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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Is it better to get a physical or digital Switch games?

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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Can a Nintendo Switch be tracked?

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 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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How do I replace my Nintendo Switch game?

Complete these steps
  1. Open the game card slot cover located on the top right side of your Nintendo Switch system.
  2. Hold the game card so that the label of the game card faces in the same direction as the Nintendo Switch screen. ...
  3. Slide the game card into the game card slot until it clicks into place.
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Can you buy physical copies of Switch games?

You can buy physical switch games. You can buy digital copies of those games as well, through the eshop.
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What happens if you have a physical and digital copy of a Switch game?

That will be fine, the Switch stores save data on the internal storage regardless if you play a physical or digital verison of the game. So you will be able to pick up where you left off when you buy the Gold Edition. A dino with passion for games and technology. Probably since the start of triassic.
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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 you transfer games from SD card to SD card for the 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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Can I transfer games to SD card?

You can move apps to an SD card from the Apps section of an Android phone's Settings with just a few taps. If your Android phone has an SD card slot, you can move apps out of internal storage. Storing apps on an SD card can free up space on your phone for other apps and data.
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Why are Switch cartridges expensive?

The demand for Nintendo games, combined with the company's commitment to quality, allows them to charge higher prices. While first-party Nintendo games may not see many sales, the popularity of the Switch has led to plenty of bargains from smaller developers on the eShop.
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Are Nintendo Switch cartridges poison?

A bittering agent (Denatonium Benzoate) has also been applied to the game card. This bittering agent is non-toxic. It's good to know that this agent is non-toxic.
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Is it cheaper to buy Switch games digitally?

Is it cheaper to buy or download Switch games? Depends, typically games on the eshop and in-store will be the same price when first released. But the majority of the time, games will have discounts quicker on the eshop. Really, this is more of a do you want a physical game or a game just downloaded on the system?
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Are Switch digital games tied to your 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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Can I make my physical games digital?

In this case you go to the Microsoft Store and buy a digital license for it. Once the purchase is complete it will download a file to your console and converts the physical copy into a digital edition so you can continue to play your game.
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How do I find my lost Nintendo Switch game?

  1. Access the Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the content.
  2. Search for the game title that the content is associated with.
  3. Select the game and scroll down to view all available Downloadable Content, below the game details.
  4. Select the previously purchased Downloadable Content.
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Why can't I redownload a game on my 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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