How To Download Purchased Games On Nintendo Switch

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How to download purchased games on nintendo switch. From the switch homescreen navigate down to the eshop icon on the bottom task bar it looks like an orange shopping bag. Select proceed to purchase. Your game will be automatically downloaded to the system associated with your nintendo account nintendo switch or nintendo network id wii u and nintendo 3ds.

Verify that the funds were taken from your nintendo eshop balance. Highlight the game you want to redownload and select the orange icon to begin the download. The downloaded game will be saved to your nintendo switch system s internal memory or microsd card sold separately so if you download multiple games you can play them at any time without needing to change nintendo switch game cards.

If you can t find the game you want to redownload in the list and you are sure that you have previously downloaded it please read software displays purchased in nintendo eshop for nintendo switch. If the funds are still there the order did not go through. If you have an active nintendo switch game voucher and the game is eligible you will be asked if you want to redeem a voucher.

Any dlc associated with the game will also be available through the game s product information page. Check redownloads in the nintendo switch eshop in your account information. Browse and buy digital games on the nintendo game store and automatically download them to your nintendo switch nintendo 3ds system or wii u console.

All you have to do next is download and install any previously purchased games from the eshop onto your newly activated switch. Locate the game that you want to purchase and select it to reach its product information page. Locate your game on the nintendo website and follow the on screen steps to make your purchase.

Any games that have been purchased or redeemed on the system will appear here and can be re downloaded at no additional cost. If you want to make sure you properly activated your nintendo account on your new switch you can find it under active console status. If the item already displays purchased click here.