To no one’s surprise, Nintendo wants to make the transition from Switch to Switch 2 as painless as possible for existing users. This means providing an easy way to transfer all of your data over ...

Our guide for how to transfer save data to Switch 2 explains each step of the process. How to import save data during Switch 2 setup Save data is included in your system transfer.

Virtual games, profiles, and cloud save data are tied to Nintendo Accounts, so the same data will still be available on your Switch 2.

How to Transfer Data and Games from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 When you first start setting up your Nintendo Switch 2, you will be prompted with a menu asking if you want to begin a System ...