Upgrading to the Switch 2 is a big step forward, thanks to the larger screen, new features and improved performance. But ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 console, or even freely send your save data ...

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 ...

Whether you have a new Nintendo Switch 2 console that you wish to import data from a Nintendo Switch 1, or want to transfer data over between two Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, there is a simple easy to ...

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.