Nintendo has created a method for people to transfer their existing Nintendo Switch console data to Nintendo Switch 2 systems in a way that’s similar to transferring from one phone to another, and you can get started with this process before the Switch 2 even comes out! Here’s how to have all of your games, save data, user accounts, screenshots and videos from your old Switch 1 backed up in advance and ready to send to your new Switch 2 system on Day 1.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Who Should Use This Transfer?
01:13 - Before Starting The Transfer
01:39 - How to Start the System Transfer
01:58 - How to start a Direct Transfer
02:16 - How to Transfer Switch System Data to Nintendo Servers (Early)
03:02 - How to Check (and Cancel) Switch System Data Transfer
03:45 - What To Do Once You Get Your Switch 2
04:15 - Outro
For help with Nintendo Switch 2, including how the new Virtual Game Cards work or how to start a family group, check out our written guide on IGN!
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