How to Seamlessly Transfer Your Nintendo Switch Data to a New Console

For Nintendo Switch owners looking to upgrade to the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, a new guide demonstrates the process of transferring all existing games, saved data, and settings. The tutorial, presented by Phillip Chu Joy, outlines the key steps to ensure a smooth migration. According to the guide, users must first ensure their original Nintendo Switch console is fully updated. Following this, the process involves navigating to the console settings, specifically the 'Console' section, where an option to 'Transfer to a Nintendo Switch 2 console' is available. The video highlights that if the new Nintendo Switch 2 has already been configured, a factory reset will be necessary before initiating the transfer. It also emphasizes the compatibility of microSD Express cards for data transfer, noting that regular microSD cards are no longer supported for this specific process. Once both consoles are detected, users can begin the data transfer, which, depending on the amount of data, may take several minutes. Upon completion, all games, saves, and settings will be accessible on the new console, ready for download.