Can I Get a Free Digital Copy of a Physical Nintendo Switch Game?

Learn if Nintendo offers digital copies for physical Switch games and the eShop purchasing policy.

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No, you cannot get a digital copy of a game you already own on Switch. Nintendo's policy does not allow for free digital versions of physical games. You would need to purchase the game again through the Nintendo eShop.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I convert my physical Nintendo Switch game to a digital version? No, Nintendo does not offer a way to convert physical Switch games into free digital copies. You must purchase the digital version separately via the Nintendo eShop.
  2. Does Nintendo offer discounts for owning a physical game when buying it digitally? Nintendo currently does not provide discounts or free digital upgrades for games you already own physically on Switch.
  3. How can I buy digital games on Nintendo Switch? You can purchase digital games on your Nintendo Switch through the Nintendo eShop using a credit card, PayPal, or Nintendo eShop funds.

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