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Tony Polanco

How to transfer data from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2.

If you’ve upgraded to the Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll probably want to bring over your game saves, user profiles, and digital purchases from your original Switch.

Thankfully, Nintendo has made it really straightforward to transfer data between consoles, but there are a few steps you’ll need to follow carefully during initial set up, to avoid losing your progress.

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