A system transfer from the original Switch to the Switch 2 is supposed to be easy, and it is. However, there are a few tricks in the process that some Switch 2 owners have tripped over since buying ...

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

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

Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the Switch ahead of the release of the Switch 2. Nintendo Switch Firmware Update Version 20.0.0 makes a number of key changes to the eight-year-old ...

The Nintendo Switch just got a big update to Ver. 20.0.0, released April 29. The biggest additions are system transfers to Switch 2, support for virtual game cards, and GameShare. However, when using ...

Those who have been fortunate enough to lock in a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order will surely be counting down the days until the console arrives on June 5. Nintendo is laying the groundwork for its ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Nintendo Switch 2 is just a few weeks away from launch, and it’s no secret that many people plan ...

Nintendo Switch 2 owners are learning the hard way that they shouldn’t skip the system transfer prompt. System transfer allows you to transfer your user profile, digital games, and more from your ...

If you were one of the lucky individuals able to lock in a Nintendo Switch 2 preorder last week, you might be trying to decide what to do with your original Switch. Whether you plan to sell the ...

TL;DR: There are multiple reports from those migrating from the Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 complaining that they've lost save data, and in one highlighted case, the losses are heavy to say the least.

Don't skip a step or else you may have to go through an even longer process to transfer data from your original Switch. Oscar Gonzalez is a Texas native who covered video games, conspiracy theories, ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...