As part of the System Transfer, almost all of the data on your original Nintendo Switch can be transferred to your Switch 2. This includes games, though that is not going to happen right away.

In case you encounter any issues with doing a system transfer from Switch 1 to Switch 2, there are some handy alternatives for moving save data to the new console.

If you’re not keen on either System Transfer method, you can still move things over later. Continue setting up the Nintendo Switch 2 and sign in to your account (s).

Although the wait may have felt like an eternity to some fans, the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally finding its way into homes. As with any console launch, you’re probably pretty eager to boot the ...

Switch 2 users: Follow these data transfer steps before setup. Skipping them means a factory reset—and you'll lose time fixing your Nintendo Switch 2 setup.

As Nintendo explains on its website, there are two ways to transfer your data from a Switch 1 to a Switch 2. The easiest way is to use local communication, but you'll need both consoles in your ...

Once you've updated your Switch software to version 20.0.0, in the System section of the settings, you should see a “System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2” option.

The latest major update for the Nintendo Switch 2 begins the transition to the Switch 2 with new features like Virtual Game Cards and the ability to transfer your system data over to the new console.