How to Delete Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl from Your Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are fantastic games, but if you're looking to free up space on your Nintendo Switch, deleting them is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the steps, answering common questions along the way.
How do I delete Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl from my Nintendo Switch?
Deleting a game from your Nintendo Switch is easy. Here's how to do it:
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Access the System Settings: From the Switch's home screen, select "System Settings."
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Navigate to Data Management: Scroll down the menu and select "Data Management."
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Choose Manage Save Data/Screenshots/Videos: You'll see several options; select "Manage Save Data/Screenshots/Videos."
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Select Manage Save Data: Choose "Manage Save Data."
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Find Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl: A list of your saved game data will appear. Locate "Pokémon Brilliant Diamond" or "Pokémon Shining Pearl" (depending on which version you have).
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Delete the Save Data: Select the game and then choose "Delete Save Data." A confirmation prompt will appear; confirm your choice. Note: This will permanently delete your save file. Make sure you've backed up any progress you want to keep if you plan on playing again later!
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Delete the Software: Now, return to the Switch's home screen. Locate the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl game icon. Press the "+" button on the game icon. Select "Manage Software" and then choose "Delete Software." Confirm your choice to permanently delete the game from your console.
Will deleting the game delete my save data?
Deleting the game software itself will not automatically delete your save data. However, it's strongly recommended you delete the save data separately as described above. Keeping the save data will take up space on your system, and having the save data without the game is pointless.
How much space will deleting Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl free up?
The exact space freed will depend on your version (physical or digital download) and any additional downloaded content. However, expect to reclaim a significant amount of storage space—around 6-8 GB.
Can I redownload Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl after deleting them?
Yes, if you purchased a digital version of the game, you can redownload it from the Nintendo eShop anytime. Simply log in to your Nintendo account, search for the game, and redownload it. If you have a physical game card, just insert the card into your Switch.
What if I accidentally delete my save data?
Unfortunately, there's no way to recover accidentally deleted save data unless you have a cloud backup or had previously backed it up manually. Always make backup copies of your valuable save files!
By following these steps, you can effectively delete Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl from your Nintendo Switch and reclaim valuable storage space. Remember to back up your save data if you intend to play the game again in the future.
