{"id":4936,"date":"2022-09-04T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/epa\/delete-games-nintendo-switch\/"},"modified":"2024-07-17T19:02:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T17:02:14","slug":"delete-games-nintendo-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/delete-games-nintendo-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Delete Games On Nintendo Switch [The right way!]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Nintendo Switch allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/number-games-switch\/\">store a limited amount of games<\/a>. You can store up to 32 gigabytes of data and games, so if you fill all that space changes are that you might want to delete some games from your console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will explain how to delete games from your Switch and get some extra storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/delete-games-on-nintendo-switch.jpeg\" alt=\"How to delete games on your Nintendo Switch\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Note that when you delete a game it doesn\u2019t mean you lose access to it. You purchased the game and you have the right to download it again via the Nintendo eShop. So, removing those games won\u2019t be a big issue even if you plan on using them at some point in the future.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>When you delete a  Game from the Switch, the game\u2019s saved data will also stay untouched unless you choose to also remove it by navigating o the &#8220;save data&#8221; option from the Settings Tab in the Switch system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let&#8217;s go ahead and explore the steps you need to follow to <strong>delete a game on your Nintendo Switch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-a-game-on-switch%3F\">How To Delete A Game On Switch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-1%3A-delete-games-from-the-screen\">Method 1: Delete Games From The Screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate into the primary home screen in your Switch and follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Select <strong>the game<\/strong> you want to delete and Press The <strong>&#8220;+&#8221;<\/strong> Button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/select-game-pres-plus.jpeg\" alt=\"Select The Game and press +\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 2: Select the &#8220;Manage Software&#8221; menu<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/data-management.jpeg\" alt=\"Data Management\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Scroll down and select <strong>&#8220;Delete Software&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/delete-software.jpeg\" alt=\"Delete Software\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click <strong>&#8220;Delete&#8221;<\/strong> again to confirm the action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/confirm-delete.jpeg\" alt=\"Click on Delete\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Wait while the system deletes your game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/wait-delete.jpeg\" alt=\"Wait for Deleting\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Wait until it is successfully <strong>deleted<\/strong> and click <strong>&#8220;Ok&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/click-ok.jpeg\" alt=\"Click OK\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s it. This is how to delete a game on a Nintendo switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> You also have the choice of shifting those saved data to some other Nintendo Switch account. Even more, you can decide on archiving the software as well.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/save-data-or-transfer.jpeg\" alt=\"Save Data Or Transfer\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The game will be deleted even after archiving it, however, the Switch home screen may still display the game\u2019s icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you intentionally or unintentionally press the game\u2019s icon, it will start downloading again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-2%3A-delete-a-game-from-the-switch-system-settings\">Method 2: Delete A Game From The Switch System Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to <strong>&#8220;System Settings&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/system-settings.jpeg\" alt=\"System Settings\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Scroll down to <strong>&#8220;Data Management&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/scroll-down-management.jpeg\" alt=\"Scroll Down To Management\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Click on <strong>&#8220;Manage Software&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/click-manage-software.jpeg\" alt=\"Click Manage Software\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>game<\/strong> you want to delete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/click-on-the-game.jpeg\" alt=\"Click on the GAME\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Click on <strong>&#8220;Delete Software&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/click-delete-software.jpeg\" alt=\"Click on Delete Software\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Confirm the action by clicking <strong>&#8220;Delete&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/confirm-action-delete.jpeg\" alt=\"Confirm the action by clicking DELETE\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Click <strong>&#8220;OK&#8221;<\/strong> when the game gets successfully deleted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/confirm-succesfully-deleted.jpeg\" alt=\"Click on OK When It is Deleted\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-archive-games-on-nintendo-switch%3F\">How To Archive Games On Nintendo Switch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/archive-option-nintendo-switch.jpeg\" alt=\"Archive Option in 'Manage Software' Screen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Archiving games on a Switch is slightly different than deleting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you archive a game, its icon shortcut will stay visible on the home screen of your Switch so you can easily re-download it at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a simple way to remember what games you had previously installed so you can download them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Both options, deleting a game or archiving it, will keep the saved data of the game on the console.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a step-by-step Nintendo guide on how to archive a Nintendo game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Select The <strong>Game<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Click on <strong>\u2018Manage Software\u2019 &amp; \u2018Archive Software\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Select \u2018<strong>Archive\u2019<\/strong> When Asked<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nintendo Switch system will ask whether you want to archive the Switch game or not as a part of its confirmation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked, click on <em>&#8220;Archive&#8221;<\/em> and you\u2019ll be done with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Do you know <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/discord-on-switch\/\">how to use Discord on the Switch?<\/a>. Check it out!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-delete-games-on-eshop%3F\">How Do You Delete Games On eShop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You cannot delete all the games individually from the Nintendo Switch eShop account. But you can delete the game from the Wii U Menu. Once the game has been deleted, you will find it available for &#8220;redownload&#8221; at the Nintendo eShop.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/remove-game-switch-account.jpeg\" alt=\"Remove Game From Switch Account\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are one of those asking if <strong>you can remove games from your Switch Account<\/strong>, the answer is no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t remove games from Your Switch Account. What you can do is navigate and use the Wii U Menu to delete the game, but it will always stay available for redownload on the eShop account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Do you also play Roblox on your PC? Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/roblox-nintendo-switch\/\">how to use Roblox on your Nintendo Switch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-game-data-on-the-nintendo-switch%3F\">How To Delete Game Data On The Nintendo Switch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before getting into the step-by-step instructions, remember that the console\u2019s internal memory is the place where the game save data gets stored, and it can\u2019t be transferred or saved into any microSD card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might want to consider saving that data in an external device instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are sure you want to delete the saved data for your game, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1%3A-go-to-the-home-screen-menu-and-click-%22system-settings%22\">Step 1: Go to the Home Screen Menu and click &#8220;System Settings&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/home-screen-menu-system-settings.jpeg\" alt=\"Find System Settings on Home Menu\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2%3A-scroll-down-and-select-%22data-management%22\">Step 2: Scroll Down And Select &#8220;Data Management&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/step-2-data-management-switch.jpeg\" alt=\"find data management\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3%3A-click-on-%22delete-save-data%22.\">Step 3: Click On &#8220;Delete Save Data&#8221;.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If asked, provide the Parental Controls PIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/delete-save-data.jpeg\" alt=\"click on save data\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4%3A-pick-the-game-which-saves-the-data-you-want-to-delete.\">Step 4: Pick The Game Which Saves The Data You Want To Delete.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/pick-the-right-game.jpeg\" alt=\"pick the game that saves deleted data\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5%3A-choose-the-user-to-eliminate-game-save-data\">Step 5: Choose The User To Eliminate Game Save Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is not available, click on \u2018Delete All Save Data.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/delete-all-save-data.jpeg\" alt=\"delete the saved data\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-6%3A-confirm-by-clicking-on-%22delete-save-data%22\">Step 6: Confirm By Clicking On &#8220;Delete Save Data&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/confirm-delete-save-data.jpeg\" alt=\"confirm delete the saved data\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Once you delete the game save data, it can\u2019t be retrieved back.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-deleting-saved-data-on-a-switch-delete-the-game%3F\">Does Deleting Saved Data On A Switch Delete The Game?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No, deleting the game\u2019s saved data on your Switch won\u2019t remove your game. But note that once you delete all the saved data from Nintendo\u2019s server, they can\u2019t be retrieved back or redownloaded into your Switch console system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get rid of the save data backups from Nintendo\u2019s System Settings or the game\u2019s software menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-save-data-backups%3F\">How to Delete Save Data Backups?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-1.-deleting-save-data-backup-from-system-settings\">Method 1. Deleting Save Data Backup From System Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/delete-save-data-system-settings.jpeg\" alt=\"Delete Save Data Backup  - System Settings\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to <strong>&#8220;Home&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on <strong>&#8220;System Settings&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Go to <strong>&#8220;Data Management&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select <strong>&#8220;Save Data Cloud Backup&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Choose the <strong>&#8220;Specific user&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Select the &#8220;<strong>Backup File&#8221;<\/strong> you desire to delete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Click on <strong>&#8220;Delete Backup Save Data&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Make sure to click on it twice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-2.-deleting-save-data-backup-from-software-menu\">Method 2. Deleting Save Data Backup From Software Menu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-04\/delete-save-data-software-menu.jpeg\" alt=\"Delete Save Data Backup  - Software Menu\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Go to the <strong>&#8220;Software menu of the particular game&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on <strong>&#8220;Save Data Cloud Backup&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Choose the <strong>&#8220;Specific User&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click on <strong>&#8220;Delete Backup Save Data&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Make sure to click on it twice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion%3A-the-art-of-deleting-nintendo-switch-games\">Conclusion: The Art of Deleting Nintendo Switch Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nintendo Switch system is an excellent, state-of-the-art, hybrid home and portable console. However, its internal storage has been one of its weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/number-games-switch\/\">how many games can the Nintendo Switch hold<\/a> and what SD card to get to be able to save more games.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the Nintendo Switch users\u2019 this guide is for you. Knowing how to delete games on Nintendo Switch will help you make extra space for other games. So, best of luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"references\">References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en-americas-support.nintendo.com\/app\/answers\/detail\/a_id\/41210\/~\/how-to-delete-save-data-backups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Delete Save Data Backups [Nintendo Support]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-articles\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/connect-switch-hotel-wifi\/\">How to Connect Nintendo Switch to Hotel Wi-Fi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/fix-switch-blue-screen\/\">How to Fix Nintendo Switch Blue Screen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/charge-switch-controllers\/\">How to Charge Nintendo Switch Controllers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the proper ways of deleting or achieving games on your Nintendo Switch<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4935,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[15,19],"class_list":["post-4936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-switch","tag-consoles","tag-switch"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4936"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4936\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15017,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4936\/revisions\/15017"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}