To pair any controller with the Switch 2 you’ll need the console powered on and updated to the latest system software.

Power on your Switch 2 and go through the initial setup. When the console asks if you want to transfer data from another system, select Start System Transfer. Make sure both consoles are connected to ...

Nintendo allows multiple users to create a Family Group consisting of multiple accounts that can all share certain benefits, including subscribing to a central Nintendo Online Family Plan, and also ...

So, you’ve braved the pre-order sites, or maybe you’ve just gotten lucky while waiting in line—either way, you’ve got yourself a Nintendo Switch 2. Congratulations! But before you start gaming, there ...

If you have just received your Nintendo Switch 2 and are looking to transfer your games from your old system, then you are in luck, as it is quite easy to do. You do need to be very careful about ...

Whether you have a new Nintendo Switch 2 console that you wish to import data from a Nintendo Switch 1, or want to transfer data over between two Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, there is a simple easy to ...

You can also buy and select to pick up the new Nintendo Switch 2 in-store at your local retailer. This is one of the best ways to, physically, get your hands on the console, instead of waiting for it ...

The Nintendo Switch is a longtime fan-favorite handheld gaming console. But it’s now eight years old and showing its age. That’s a big part of what made the June 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 launch so ...

One of the first things you're asked to do while setting up the Nintendo Switch 2 is whether you want to transfer your Nintendo Account to the Switch 2. The console includes a handy walkthrough for ...