How to transfer your stuff to a new system

Do you have questions about owning multiple Nintendo Switch™ systems? Are you replacing your existing system with a new one? We’re here to help!

Whether you’re planning on just using your new system or on using both, here are a few ways you can transfer your data.

Situation: What a day! You have a new system and want to transfer your information over from the original one.

What you need:

Two systems that have been updated to the latest firmware. You can update by selecting “System Settings” > “System” > “System Update.”

The User profile that you’re transferring must be linked to a Nintendo Account.

The new system must have enough storage space available and an open User profile spot.

Important Info:

If there are multiple users on the original system who will be using the new system, make sure that each of those users transfers their data as well.

Steps:

1) On the original console, select «System Settings» > «Users» > «Transfer Your User Data.» Follow the instructions until you are asked to choose between a Source or Target Console. Choose Source.

2) On your new console (called the “Target Console”), go to «System Settings» > «Users» > «Transfer Your User Data.» Follow the prompts until you are asked to choose between a Source or Target Console. Choose Target.

3) Wait for the transfer to be done. You’re almost there!

4) If you have a microSD card in your original system, don’t forget to take that out and put it in the new system.

Situation: You bought or received a second Nintendo Switch system for your household. You want to transfer a specific save data file to the second system (but not everything).

What you need:

Two systems that have been updated to the latest firmware. You can update by selecting “System Settings” > “System” > “System Update.”

Important Info:

You will need to be logged in to the same Nintendo Account on both systems.

Once the save data file is transferred, it will be deleted from the original console.

Steps:

1) From the HOME Menu, select “System Settings” >