The island transfer system lets you bring your island, friends, character, and save data from one console to another.

Don’t skip this essential feature on start-up. Next, place the Source System (Switch 1) close to the Switch 2. They can be in the same room. If you chose to skip System Transfer, you could still ...

Got a new Switch? Learn how to transfer your island and resident data to a brand new Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2.

One unlucky player’s Nintendo Switch 2 experience will make you cautious about transferring save data to the new console. Transferring all your data from the Nintendo Switch to your shiny new Nintendo ...

Don't skip a step or else you may have to go through an even longer process to transfer data from your original Switch. Oscar Gonzalez is a Texas native who covered video games, conspiracy theories, ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Hades 2 is finally escaping the grasp of Early Access, and the game's full release arrives with a console port for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The ...