On your original Switch, make sure it’s updated to the latest software version, then open the Settings app. From there, scroll to System, then select System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2.

As part of the System Transfer, almost all of the data on your original Nintendo Switch can be transferred to your Switch 2. This includes games, though that is not going to happen right away.

As far as the decision whether to do a Switch 2 data transfer or not, here are some options to consider. If you don’t plan to keep your Switch 1 after buying a Switch 2 If you plan to sell or ...

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.

Transferring media requires the microSD card you used for your original Switch. The catch is that if you don't transfer your account when you first set your Switch 2 up, you can't transfer it later.

If you anticipate buying a Switch 2, there now exists an option to upload your Switch’s system transfer data to a dedicated server, after which the console will be completely reset. That data ...

Once you've updated your Switch software to version 20.0.0, in the System section of the settings, you should see a “System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2” option.

Something I should point out here is that you only get the chance to do this system transfer while setting up your Switch 2 for the first time – it's not available later in the settings menu. So ...

If you have data like screenshots stored on a microSD card in your Switch, you’ll be asked to manually eject the card, plug it into your Switch 2, and transfer the data to the new system.