Nintendo Switch where is Save Data Stored?

Data Management FAQ

On Nintendo Switch , game save data is stored on the consoles System Memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played. Game save data cannot be saved or copied to a microSD card.

Can you Transfer Switch Save Data to SD Card?

How to move software between your Switch and SD card . Scroll down this menu until you get to Data Management, and enter that submenu. Select Move Data Between System / microSD Card. Choose which games and apps you want to move across, and then select OK to commence the transfer.

How do I Access my Save Data Switch?

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default. You can change this in the Nintendo Switch system settings.

Do Games Automatically Save on Nintendo Switch?

By default, the automatic savedata backup will be enabled from the time you start your Nintendo Switch Online membership. Automatic savedata download must be enabled on each Nintendo Switch system you wish to use. You may find our information on identifying if a game supports Save Data Cloud Backup helpful.

Do Switch Games Save on Cartridge or Console?

Unlike other Nintendo systems, your game Nintendo Switch save data is stored on the consoles system memory, not on the cartridge. The save data is also generally associated with the individual account, so as long as youre signing in as the same user, you should have access to the save data.

How do you Save Game Progress on Nintendo Switch?

While in a game in one of the Nintendo Switch Online Classic Game Libraries, press buttons ZL+ZR* to open the Suspend Menu, then select Create Suspend Point. Select an available save slot to store your game progress.