How Do I Delete a Game on Nintendo Switch?

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Got too many games and not enough space on your Nintendo Switch? It happens! If you’re wondering “How do I delete a game on my Nintendo Switch?”, you’re in the right place.
Let’s dive into deleting games from your Switch, freeing up some space for new adventures.
Quick Steps to Delete a Game
Deleting a game on your Nintendo Switch is easy. Just go to your Home screen, find the game you want to delete, press the + or – button, select ‘Manage Software,’ and then ‘Delete Software.’ Voilà!
This process won’t delete your save data. So, if you decide to download the game again, you can pick up right where you left off. Neat, right?
Tying It Back to Playbite
Now that you’ve made some room, why not fill it with games that could earn you rewards? Download the Playbite app. It’s a fun place where you can play casual games and earn points. These points can get you cool stuff like Nintendo eShop Gift Cards. Imagine winning gift cards just by having fun! With Playbite, you’re always a winner.

In case you’re wondering: Playbite simply makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. It then uses that money to reward players with really cool prizes!
Join Playbite today!
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