One of the first things you’re asked to do while setting up the Nintendo Switch 2 is whether you want to transfer your Nintendo Account to the Switch 2. The console includes a handy walkthrough for how to handle the transfer, but you do need to set aside a decent chunk of time and be in a place where you can have your original Switch and Switch 2 close together.
We’ve explained how to transfer your account to Switch 2 below, along with how to get your account data later if you don’t transfer during the setup.
How to transfer your Switch data to Nintendo Switch 2
Here’s what you need before starting the transfer.