

Just make sure you toggle on Automatic Save-Data Download in Settings > Data Management > Save Data Cloud > Settings. You can keep playing games on both Switches if you plan to keep both. Method 1: If you have Nintendo Switch Online If you subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online, then this process is (much) easier. There are two ways to do this, and one of them costs money. All of that associated data is stored on your Switch and needs to be copied over to your new console.

It's the profile you pick each time you start a game, with a name and an avatar. Your most precious data-all the save data and progress you've made in your games-is tied to the user profile you created when you first set up your Switch. How to transfer save data and user profiles Here, we break down all the details so you can follow the process that best applies to you. Things are also very different (in a good way) if you pay for Nintendo Switch Online. Transferring save game data and your screengrabs involve different processes, and for the latter, you'll need a separate MicroSD card. You don't need to upgrade to the new Switch OLED, but if you are-or you just need to swap from one console to another-you'll need to transfer all of this data over. Further Reading Switch OLED review: Nintendo’s nicest, most nonessential upgrade yetYour Nintendo Switch is loaded up with precious game save data, not to mention your prized screenshots and gripping gameplay recordings.
