After doing a factory reset on Nintendo switch console, how many days or weeks do before I start playing games again
After performing a factory reset on your Nintendo Switch console, you can start playing games again immediately, as long as you have a valid internet connection and access to your Nintendo Account. You will need to re-download your games from the Nintendo eShop or insert physical game cartridges, depending on how you acquired your games.
Keep in mind that you may need to reconfigure some settings and download any system updates before accessing online features or playing certain games that require them. If you're restoring from a backup or trying to recover your saved data, that process may take additional time.
Update (2024-10-30):
After performing a factory reset on your Nintendo Switch, you can start playing games again immediately, as long as you have access to your games. Here’s what you need to do:
1. **Set Up the Console**: After the factory reset, you'll need to go through the initial setup process, which includes selecting your language, connecting to the internet, and linking your Nintendo Account.
2. **Redownload Games**: If you had purchased digital games, you can redownload them from the Nintendo eShop as long as you are signed in with the same Nintendo Account you used previously. If you have physical games, simply insert the cartridge.
3. **Restore Save Data**: If you were using cloud saves with Nintendo Switch Online, you can restore your saved data from the cloud after you set up your account again.
Once you complete these steps, you can start playing your games right away. Generally, the entire setup process may take a few minutes to an hour, depending on your internet speed and how many games you need to download.