I’m irrationally excited for the launch of theNintendo Switch 2, which, if you’re counting (and I am), is only 10 days away. However, even though I am genuinely so excited to play Mario Kart World and check out some of the other launch titles for the system (aside fromWelcome Tour), I still have a backlog of original Switch games that I’m planning on playing on the Switch 2 as well.
Fortunately, getting all my games, saving data, and more onto my newSwitch 2is pretty easy, and I’m planning on setting aside some time this weekend to upload all my information so that when my friendly postal carrier brings me my console in just a few days, I’ll be ready to play as soon as possible.
If you, like me, are more than ready for the Switch 2 launch, I recommend taking some time as soon as you are able to use the Switch’sSystem Transferfeature to get all your data on a dedicated server ahead of receiving your new system. Here’s how.
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How to put all your Switch data on Nintendo’s dedicated server
The process may take a while depending on how much data you’re uploading
Virtually all data from your Switch can be uploaded to Nintendo’s server, including games, save data, screenshots, system settings, and screenshots/video you’ve saved on your device.
The only data that Nintendo says cannot be uploaded are news data, Bluetooth settings and region/language settings (but these are all pretty easy to set up when you unbox your new unit). Because this process can take quite a while, I would ensure that your system is connected to power before getting started.
Once you’re ready, here’s how to upload your data:
Once you’re done, you’ll be prompted to reset your system, which is perfect if you are planning on selling it or giving it away once you procure your Switch 2. However, if you’re planning on keeping both systems, it may be worth waiting to perform a physical data transfer using local communication between both consoles, as you’ll be able to keep the data on the source system as well as on the Switch 2.
The only title that you won’t be able to continue playing on your original system using this method will be Animal Crossing: New Horizons, as that game can only have save data on one system at a time, perNintendo Wire. The server upload method is the only way to get data from this game onto the Switch 2.
Once you’re finished with the transfer, the data will be stored on Nintendo’s dedicated server for one year from the day you perform the transfer. If you don’t have a Switch 2 preordered, don’t do this just yet, as your data will be lost if you don’t transfer it within one calendar year.
Though I guess you could wait to do all of this in 10 days, if you are planning to get rid of your old Switch before June 5 or, like me, are just very impatient (and don’t want to worry about last-minute server issues from Nintendo), it is definitely worth taking the time this weekend (or next) to upload your data so you will be ready to play immediately when you get your console.
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