How do you wipe a Nintendo game?

How to Wipe a Nintendo Game

Wondering how to wipe a Nintendo game off your console? Whether you’re troubleshooting issues or just want to start anew, this article will guide you through the process. From deleting save data to factory resetting your console, we’ll walk you through the steps to wipe your Nintendo games for good.

Deleting Save Data from Nintendo Switch

If you’re simply looking to delete your save data on Nintendo Switch, follow these steps:

• Step 1: From the HOME menu, select System Settings.
• Step 2: Scroll down and select Data Management > Delete Save Data.
• Step 3: Select the game title for which you want to delete the save data.
• Step 4: If available, select the user or player profile you want to delete the save data from. Otherwise, select Delete Save Data for this Software.

Deleting save data on other Nintendo consoles

It’s similar for other Nintendo consoles!

• For Wii U, Game & Watch, and Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Classic Editions, you can delete save data from Settings > System Settings > Data Settings > Delete Save Data.
• For Switch Lite, you can follow the above steps or visit the Nintendo Switch store and delete the game’s title.

Factory Reset of Nintendo Switch

Important: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ANY UNSAVED GAME TAKES BEFORE PERFORMING A FACTORY RESET. Unsaved game progress will not carry over.

To perform a Factory Reset on Nintendo Switch:

• Steps:
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
     +Step 2: Scroll down and Select DATA MANAGEMENT.
     +Step 3: Select SAVE DATA CLOUD backup.
     +Step 4: Select SELECT SAVE DATA CLOUD save data file.
     • Step 5: Confirm when prompted to delete backed-up save data.
     • Step 6: Confirm again when prompted to reset device to its factory settings.
  2. Your console will now reboots and reset to its defaults.

Resetting other Nintendo consoles

It’s similar for other consoles!

• For Wii U:
  • From the Wii Remote Plus controller, press the Mute button and Minus button simultaneously.
  • Hold and press the Power button twice.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions.

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