Will I lose my games if I change my Nintendo Account?
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If you change your Nintendo Account while being on the same Nintendo Switch as the original Nintendo Account, you won’t have access to those games unless you keep your original Nintendo Account on the system. However, if you delete your Nintendo Account, all purchases associated with it will be lost, including digital content and game save data.
Understanding Nintendo Account Management
To manage your Nintendo Account and game library effectively, it’s essential to understand the implications of changing or deleting your account. The following FAQs provide valuable information to help you make informed decisions about your Nintendo Account and game collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Will deleting my Nintendo account delete my games?
Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in the loss of all data associated with it, including digital content and game save data.
Q2: Can I transfer my Nintendo account to another account?
A Nintendo Account must be linked to the user account you wish to transfer from the source system, and the same Nintendo Account cannot be linked to a user account on the target system prior to the transfer.
Q3: Can you unlink a Nintendo Account without losing data?
Yes, you can unlink the account without affecting save data, as long as it is saved locally on the Switch and you have been playing on your own Switch profile.
Q4: What happens if I unlink Nintendo Account from Switch?
Unlinking a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console does not delete the Nintendo Account or any associated purchases.
Q5: Does deleting a Nintendo Switch account delete everything?
Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console.
Q6: Can I merge 2 Nintendo Accounts?
No, it is not possible to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one.
Q7: What does linking another Nintendo Account do?
Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account provides access to online features, including online game modes and DLC.
Q8: Can I transfer my Nintendo account to a different email?
Yes, you can change the email address associated with your Nintendo Account by editing your user information on the Nintendo Account website.
Q9: Do you get your money back if you delete a game on Nintendo?
No, refunds or exchanges are not provided for mistaken purchases or if you don’t like the game.
Q10: Does archiving Nintendo games delete data?
Archiving a game does not delete game save data, and you can redownload the game to resume playing.
Q11: Will I lose everything if I link a Nintendo Account?
No, all purchases and funds added to your Nintendo eShop will be retained after creating or linking a Nintendo Network ID.
Q12: Can two Nintendo accounts play the same game?
Yes, all user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you’ve purchased with your Nintendo Account.
Q13: Why can’t other accounts on my Switch play my games?
This is because you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console, and only the primary console can access digital games.
Q14: How many accounts can be linked to a Nintendo Switch?
Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch, and each user account can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
Q15: Do I need a separate Nintendo Account for each Switch?
No, you can play digital games that you’ve purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console, but you can only register one primary console per Nintendo Account.