Can You Delete a Game in Nintendogs (DS)? You Can Only Reset Save Data

You cannot "delete the game" from a Nintendogs cartridge. DS games are **mask ROM** — data is physically manufactured onto the chip. It's permanent.

What You *Can* Do: Reset Your Save File

This erases **your dogs, money, items, progress, trainer name** — returns to "Welcome to Nintendogs!" screen.

1. At the **title screen** (Nintendo logo + "Nintendogs"), **hold: L + R + A + B + X + Y** simultaneously.
2. Keep holding until **"Delete all save data?"** prompt appears.
3. Confirm **Yes**.
4. Game restarts fresh.

This is the only way. No menu option. No system settings access (DS saves on cart, not console).

What You *Cannot* Do

• Delete the game software itself (impossible on mask ROM).
• Have multiple save files (one per cartridge).
• Transfer dogs to another cart (no trading in original DS version — added in Nintendogs + Cats 3DS).

If You Want a Clean Cart for Resale/Gift

• Do the button combo above.
• Verify: Title screen shows "Welcome to Nintendogs!" + no save file icon on DS menu (top-right).

Nintendogs + Cats (3DS) Difference

• Save data on **SD Card / System Memory** (not cart).
• **Data Management** in System Settings → Delete save.
• Supports **StreetPass** trading.

Original Nintendogs (DS): One save, cartridge-bound, reset via 6-button combo. That's it.