It might take some time to complete the transfer, depending on how much data you have stored on your old Switch. Select Transfer to start the data transfer. Pick up your old Switch to complete the process. Step 3: End the process on the old SwitchĪt this point, the old Switch should start talking to the new Switch to initiate the transfer. Now it's time to head back to the old Switch. Select Target Console to identify that this is the device you'll transfer data to. Now pick up the new Switch and follow the next set of steps.
Select the account you want to transfer.Select Source Console to identify that this is the device you'll transfer data from. Select System Settings from the Home screen on your Nintendo Switch.Make sure both Switches are on and plugged in during this process.
How to transfer user data Step 1: Start on the old Switch You will need to use a special transfer tool to get your island on the new Switch.