Nintendo pulled back the curtain on its anticipated Switch successor, the Nintendo Switch 2, during its lengthy April Nintendo Direct presentation. In addition to giving fans a closer look at the hardware itself, Nintendo confirmed that Switch 1 owners will be able to transfer their system data over to the upcoming console.
According to the company, you can move your data from the original Switch to the Switch 2 by logging in to your Nintendo Account and using the System Transfer feature. This will transfer your game saves, digital titles, user profiles, screenshots you’ve taken, and other data (such as your settings and parental controls) to the new console.
As detailed on the Switch 2 transfer guide website, you will need to have an active internet connection to perform a system transfer. Once the transfer is complete, digital Switch 1 titles you own will be automatically redownloaded on Switch 2, allowing you to pick up where you left off on the new system.
In addition to being able to transfer your games over, select Switch 1 titles such as Super Mario Odyssey, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will receive free updates on Switch 2. Nintendo will also release paid updates for some titles like Super Mario Party Jamboree and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, adding new features and functionality to the games when played on Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5 and retails for $450 USD. Preorders for the system will begin on April 9. You can catch up on other news from today’s Nintendo Direct in our roundup of all the biggest Nintendo Switch 2 announcements.
