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How to Reset amiibo Data on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2

Steps to erase all data from an amiibo figure on Nintendo Switch 2, including game data, user data, and nickname data.

Complete these steps

  1. From the HOME Menu select System Settings.
  2. Scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select amiibo.
  3. Select the data you would like to delete.
    • To delete game data only, select Delete Game Data.
    • To delete all data on the amiibo, select Reset amiibo.
  4. Hold an amiibo figure to the NFC touchpoint:
    • On Nintendo Switch 2, this is located over the control stick on the Right Joy-Con 2An amiibo figure being touched to the NFC touch point of the Joy-Con 2 (R) Right Stick.
    • On the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, this is located over the Nintendo Switch 2 logo at the top-center of the controllerAn amiibo figure being touched to the NFC touch point of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller.
  5. Review the data to be deleted, then select Reset.

    Important: Once the data has been deleted, it cannot be restored.

  6. To continue, select Reset.
  7. Hold the amiibo steady on the NFC touchpoint until the data has been deleted.

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