Deleting saved data on Nintendo Switch is quite simple if you know how to do it. To delete data you should follow a few simple steps:
- First, find the “Data management” option.
- Scroll down to select “Delete saved data” option.
- Choose games whose data should be deleted.
- Select the save file you want to delete.
- Confirm.
Where Nintendo Switch’s saved data is stored
They are stored in Nintendo Switch’s internal memory where it must remain because it cannot be moved to external memory. Take a note that you may transfer save data to another Nintendo’s device or can be uploaded to Cloud Store. It means, that you may refresh your data whenever you want.
How much memory do saved files use
It depends on data, as it varies in size. the size of the data depends on the game, as it may vary from half a megabyte to hundreds of megabytes. Saved files may decrease or increase depending on changes which the game faces. Below is a list of games and their approximate saved files sizes:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: 141.4 MB
- Stardew Valley: 64.5 MB
- Fitness Boxing 2: 20.3 MB
- Jump Rope Challenge: 0.4 MB
As you can notice, the size varies, but the most common range is from 5 to 50 MB.
How are Nintendo Switch save files organized
Files are saved on a per-game basis. All of them are separated within any given game. For example, a saved file from any game will be created for each Nintendo Profile that will start playing.
What for you need to delete data
You may delete save data to start the game over with a specific profile. If your game files have been corrupted, you may also delete files.
Can you recover the deleted files
It cannot be recovered unless you have upload them to the Save Data Cloud service before you deleted the saved data from your system.
How to use extra Storage
If you plan to use your console actively, it’s necessary to expand your device’s storage. Even screenshots, videos, and saved files may take up a lot of storage. So it may be a good idea to buy at least 400 GB or larger microSD card capacity if you really want to push your console to the limits.
Does deleting a switch user delete save data
If you delete a user account, all saved data will also be deleted. Remember that the Nintendo Account won’t be deleted if the user account is linked to the Nintendo account.
Does Nintendo delete inactive accounts
If it is impossible to activate your account, it means that it has been over 30 days already since the account was deleted. after 30 days, the account will be permanently deleted from the Nintendo Switch’s files.
Is there a way to reset the console
Surely. You just need to follow a few simple steps:
- First, press the small circular power button on the top of the Switch console.
- Hold it down until the system switches off. It usually takes up to 15 seconds.
- Wait a few seconds.
- Press the power button again.
All in all, the Nintendo Switch is a quite simple in using device.
