Nintendo has just launched an exciting firmware update packed with a variety of enhancements! One standout feature that may have slipped under the radar is the option to upload your system data to the cloud. This means that if you're looking to part ways with your current console before snagging the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, you can effortlessly transfer your data.
However, there's an important detail to keep in mind: once you upload your system data to the dedicated server for retrieval on your new console, your original system will be reset to factory settings. So be sure to complete your transfer before you say goodbye to your old Switch!
For users that will lose access to their Nintendo Switch before receiving their Nintendo Switch 2, there is an option to upload system transfer data to a dedicated server which can then be retrieved on their Nintendo Switch 2. After you upload your system transfer data to the dedicated server, the Nintendo Switch system will be initialized to factory settings, so only perform this transfer if you’ll be able to complete the transfer on Nintendo Switch 2.