The Nintendo Switch 2 console has systems in place that allow you to transfer data from your original Switch , including save files for games, digital software, screenshots, videos, and more. Many of the Switch 2 's features are backward-compatible with the first Switch , creating a strong compatibility between the two handheld devices. With two distinct ways to share data, you have multiple options to transfer content.

After you download the Day 1 update for the Switch 2 , you can start getting data from your previous Switch without issue. One of the biggest benefits from data transfer is the ability to download digital games you owned on the original Switch . Doing this carries over your save data, giving you a way to play where you left off with the hardware upgra

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