If you want to sell or donate your old Nintendo Switch to get a new device, you must first make sure to Factory Reset it so as not to expose your personal data.
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The Nintendo Switch and the upgraded OLED Switch are Nintendo's most advanced consoles in years. However, that could all change soon. Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be released sometime next year. So if you're looking to upgrade and need to get rid of your current Nintendo Switch, selling it for a little extra cash could be a good option.
Regardless of the reason you want to give away your Nintendo Switch, you should always make sure that device has been Factory Reset and that all of your personal information has been deleted from it before handing it over to a new owner.
Nintendo offers a few tips and suggestions to keep in mind before performing a reset. First, the company advises that a Nintendo Switch Factory Reset should take about 5 minutes for consoles running OS 10.0.0 or later.
Additionally, the company outlines what data will be lost if you factory reset your Switch. This list is pretty straightforward and includes save data, screenshots, and information stored on the device.
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If you only want to delete specific pieces of data, you can use Nintendo's data management settings to choose what to delete, without having to completely reset your device.
Please note that your Nintendo Switch must be connected to the internet while performing a Factory Reset or initializing your device. Your Nintendo accounts will be disconnected during the reset process
How to Factory Reset Nintendo Switch
Factory Resetting your Nintendo Switch is simple. All you have to do is go to System Settings in the main menu, scroll down to System , and select it. Then, scroll down the menu and select Format Options. It is important to note that if you have Parental Controls enabled on your Nintendo Switch, you will be prompted to enter your Parental Controls PIN after selecting Format Options.
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After entering the Format Options, you need to select Factory Reset to restore your Nintendo Switch to its factory settings. Read the information presented on the screen and click Next. Finally, select Factory Reset to complete the process.
Source: cnet
