The Switch 2 is the perfect console for anyone who fell in love with Nintendo’s original hybrid. It’s slightly bigger, far more powerful, and backward compatible with the vast majority of Nintendo ...

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 ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 console has systems in place that allow you to transfer data from your original Switch, including save files for games, digital software, screenshots, videos, and more. Many of ...

A new console doesn’t mean a restart, but you’ll need a specific set of tools to transfer your Animal Crossing: New Horizons ...

Got a new Switch? Learn how to transfer your island and resident data to a brand new Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2.

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 ...

Should you transfer your original Switch 1 data to your new Switch 2? If you’re one of the gazillion folks who bought Nintendo’s Switch 2 console, then that’s likely the question on your mind as soon ...

Importing Switch saves to Nintendo Switch 2 is something you should automatically be able to do when you first set the system up. However, if you skip the transfer or don't have your original Switch ...

Michelle Ehrhardt is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor. She has a bachelor's degree in history from Earlham College, where she also double majored in theatre. She also holds an MFA in game design ...

What you need to transfer your Switch data to your new Switch 2 will obviously be both systems but also a stable internet connection and to have them both plugged in. We also suggest having a MicroSD ...

The island transfer system lets you bring your island, friends, character, and save data from one console to another.

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 ...