Polygon.com / 04.06.25

How to set up your Switch 2 and transfer data from Switch 1

Setting up a new Switch 2 and transferring your games and save data over from an original Switch is a pretty painless process. As long as you have a Nintendo Account and a little bit of time roughly 30 minutes you should have your Switch 2 up and running in no time. But there can be a few hitches along the way, so to get your Switch and Switch 2 ready for launch day, we have a few tips that can potentially save you some time and frustration. How to prepare to set up a Switch 2 Before setting up a Switch 2 whether or not youre transferring data from an original Switch youll want to prepare by ensuring the following: Have your wireless internet connection info handy. Nintendo Switch 2 requires a day-one system update to play. Make sure you know your wireless router address and password so you can quickly download the system update. Have your Nintendo Account login information at the ready. To get signed in to your account and have access to your digital purchases and cloud saves, your...
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