How to Transfer Nintendo Switch System Data to Nintendo Switch 2 (Early)

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!

"How to Transfer Nintendo Switch System Data to Nintendo Switch 2 (Early)"

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