In case you encounter any issues with doing a system transfer from Switch 1 to Switch 2, there are some handy alternatives for moving save data to the new console.

Importing Switch saves to Nintendo Switch 2 is something you should automatically be able to do when you first set the system up. However, if you skip the transfer or don't have your original Switch ...

TL;DR: There are multiple reports from those migrating from the Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 complaining that they've lost save data, and in one highlighted case, the losses are heavy to say the least.

To no one’s surprise, Nintendo wants to make the transition from Switch to Switch 2 as painless as possible for existing users. This means providing an easy way to transfer all of your data over from ...

This info comes from an easily missed section right above the System details for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The disclaimer reads, “Please note: this ...

Many Pokemon fans are reportedly losing their save files during the system data transfer from the Switch to the Switch 2, with one player claiming to have lost over 1,000 hours and 20 years of ...

Pokémon fans say Scarlet and Violet save data is getting lost when transferring from Switch 1 to Switch 2.

When using the Nintendo Switch 2, you can transfer the save data from your games even if you have not performed a full system transfer from your previous ...