How To Transfer Data From Switch To Switch 2?

Update both consoles to the latest system software

Connect both consoles to Wi-Fi

On the source Switch, open System Settings

Select Data Management

Select Transfer Your Save Data or System Transfer if available

Follow the on-screen prompts on both consoles

Sign in to the same Nintendo Account on both consoles if required

Keep both consoles near each other during the transfer

Make sure both consoles stay powered on until the transfer finishes

Transfer digital games by redownloading them from the Nintendo eShop on the new console

Re-download save data from Nintendo Switch Online if you use cloud saves

Move screenshots and videos manually using a microSD card or a computer if needed

Check that the transfer completed successfully on the new console

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