Nintendo Switch 2: Essential Tips and Why It's Worth the Investment
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Kotaku
When setting up the Nintendo Switch 2, it's crucial to transfer your data from the original Switch during initial setup, as the option to do so later is not available without a factory reset, which wipes all local data. Cloud saves can be retained if you have a Switch Online subscription, but local data like screenshots and download library will be lost if you skip the transfer. The process is simple but must be done upfront to avoid losing important data.