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.

Cloud System Transfer: This uploads your original Nintendo Switch’s system data into a cloud server, after which it can then be downloaded onto your new console.

How to import save data after Switch 2 setup Account-based cloud saves are your only other transfer option after the initial system setup.

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

When using the Nintendo Switch 2, you can transfer the save data from your games even if you have not performed a full system transfer from your previous console, or even freely send your save ...

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.

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 ...