Switch 2 Setup Guide: How to Transfer Everything & What to Do With Your Old Switch
49Just picked up a Nintendo Switch 2? Or wondering what to do with your old Switch? I got you.
In this video, I walk through how to set up your brand-new Switch 2, how to transfer all your games and save data, and most importantly—what to do with your old Switch if you're planning to hand it down (like I did for my daughter). I’ll break down the differences between physical vs digital games, what being a “primary console” really means, how game sharing and lending works, and what to know about virtual game cards and Nintendo accounts.
Whether you're a parent, a casual gamer, or just confused by the whole transfer process, this is your one-stop guide to getting it all sorted.
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro: The Switch 2 Setup Questions I Had
01:00 – Transferring Data from Switch OLED
02:30 – What Happens to Your Old Switch
04:00 – Playing Digital Games on Secondary Consoles
06:00 – Physical vs Digital Games: What You NEED to Know
07:00 – Game Lending, Game Share, and Workarounds
09:20 – My Recommendation: Go Physical Moving Forward
10:30 – Final Thoughts & What Worked Best for My Family
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