FAQs
On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored in 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.
How do I manage my Nintendo account? ›
Complete these steps
- Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account.
- Select Privacy and Other Settings.
- Select Change in the "Usage Information" section.
- Toggle between allowing or not allowing your information to be shared for the following:
What happens if I archive Animal Crossing? ›
What happens to my game progress if I archive or delete my downloaded software? The game save data is unaffected in either option, so you can resume your game progress once the software is redownloaded.
How do I remove supervision from my Nintendo account? ›
Complete These Steps
- Sign in to an admin or parent/guardian Nintendo Account in the family group.
- Select Nintendo Account in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings.
- Select Family group.
- Select the Nintendo Account that you want to stop supervising.
- Select Remove supervised status.
How can I replace my SD card without losing data? ›
If you're faced with a corrupted SD card and want to format it without losing data, here's an effective approach:
- Back up your data using data recovery software.
- Insert the SD card into your computer.
- Open 'Disk Management', right-click the SD card, and choose 'Format'.
- Select a file system and complete the format.
Does formatting a microSD card delete everything Switch? ›
Formatting the microSD card will erase all of the data on it.
Does Nintendo delete old accounts? ›
After 30 days, the Nintendo Account is permanently deleted from our files and cannot be restored.
Can I have two Nintendo accounts with same email? ›
Only a single email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account. If the email address you have entered is already registered, it cannot be used again. Alternatively, this can occur if you are trying to sign in with a Nintendo Network ID.
How do I delete My Nintendo account without deleting it? ›
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.
What happens if you skip years in Animal Crossing? ›
All players who time travel take the risk of their town becoming populated with weeds, downgrading Tom Nook's Store, the likely possibility of villagers moving out, bedheads, interrupting the growth of trees, and, depending on how far they have traveled, rafflesia growing.
Once you've deleted the save file, launch Animal Crossing again and you'll be able to start over entirely. Resetting the game will erase everything, so make sure you want to start over before following the steps below. You'll lose not just your character but all of the items you've collected.
What data is stored on a Switch SD card? ›
What information can be saved to a microSD card on Nintendo...
- Downloadable software.
- Software update data.
- Downloadable content (DLC)
- Screenshots and captured videos.
What happens to a Nintendo child account when they turn 18? ›
A child account can be created for any child under the age of 18. Please note that once a child account is created, it will not turn into a general Nintendo Account even once the user turns 18.
How do I unrestrict my child's Nintendo Account? ›
Delete the child's Nintendo Account.
- Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down to highlight Parental Controls, then select Change Settings. ...
- Enter the Parental Control PIN number for the system.
- Press the X Button (Delete Settings) to remove the Parental Controls settings and PIN number.
How to turn a child account into an adult account Nintendo? ›
Click "Nintendo Account" in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings. Select "Family group." Select the Nintendo Account that you want to set as a parent / guardian account. Parent / Guardian status can only be set to non-supervised Nintendo Accounts for users aged 18+.
How to change SD card on Switch without losing data? ›
Drag the data from the desktop to the new microSD card, then insert the new microSD card into the Nintendo Switch console. Any software that cannot be read on the system using the new microSD card can simply be redownloaded from the Nintendo eShop.
Can you transfer save data between switches with an SD card? ›
Transferring game data
On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Data Management" → "Move Data Between System/microSD Card".
Does removing SD card lose data? ›
Removing the SD card without safely ejecting it while it's still in use can interrupt ongoing data transfers and corrupt files. So always eject the SD card safely from devices and protect data from being corrupted.
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.