How to Move your User and Game Data to a New Nintendo Switch

[@eeskaatt]

while everyone is reviewing games, vince is doing videos of the important and essential ones. kudos man

[@bananatrust12346]

Ye

[@leandrogoncalvesfouchonet2103]

Ah je donne dormi

[@sanabashir8763]

The only HELPFUL Nintendo switch settings helper

[@Greengobler]

Agreed i dont do any of this stuff but still

[@hexeryy]

@@Greengobler also offer

[@SSGSativa]

Agreed. This vid is 2 years old and still the best transfer vid I've found in the past 3 weeks.

[@adamshachar5521]

Yeah he doesnt boast us with him telling us to like and subscribe

[@rhinacerritos4899]

Ghhdhd

[@xayners]

Thank you so much for explaining this thoroughly. I had transferred my user and save data to a new switch but because I couldn't find the data on my switch without putting the game cart in I panicked because I thought I lost my save data.

[@evanmagayanes2101]

Thank love

[@princessmarthajandio]

Thank you, Mr. Vince for making this very thorough video. I understand I have some pricey preparations to make before buying a new Switch and moving my belongings on to that system. My brother and I bought two separate digital games that we share with our younger brother, and knowing ahead time about the complications of the buyer no longer being on that Switch makes me realize I'll need to buy my own copies of the games my brother bought, and vice versa for him. It's a killjoy, but at least I know ahead of time. Thanks again, Mr. Vince.

[@loganfanabigfan4156]

What happened to the neon red

[@loganfanabigfan4156]

What did a do with the glove

[@abandonedchannel7881]

I don't know man or girl I think it die

[@tamergames7342]

Logan fan A big fan ya where is the neon red joy con

[@harkiratsingh4877]

He said it broke

[@nathanalexis2839]

Where is the other joycon?

[@bertobop1795]

Thank you Vince! I know I’m late but I want to move my data over to another Switch and this was very helpful!

[@lloydclapp5186]

Thanks Vince you have just made a 10yr old very happy, he got new Switch for Xmas and we didnt know how to move his stuff from one to the other.

[@astralisoffthechain8588]

Would the SNES online save also transfer to 2nd switch? Trying to transfer over so I can play super Metroid on the lite switch.

[@michaelepica3564]

pretty sure nintendo switch online would do that

[@Usagi2380]

where is the other joy-con

[@theironrail5135]

道神恵 he broke it. He said in the video.

[@alexig1025]

Adam Richardson if it tells me the page has been blocked by copyrights then ur a scammer 😂

[@daviddobrzycki]

道神恵 broken

[@fortnitegaming840]

道神恵 It

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Thanks Vince, very useful. Would love it if we could properly backup the save game files to an sd card but thats up to Nintendo. Hate the thought of losing game progress due to faulty Switch, loss, theft, and so on.

[@Mymatevince]

Yes, that would be nice and a cloud save option when they start charging for the online service. Hopefully in later years it may happen :-)

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

i hope its a lot soon than later years, its something that we need now.

[@SUPABROS]

M Jons You can't. You have to format the data if you use another ad card

[@radiantblack1360]

They do have Cloud Saves now, but only for Switch Online subscribers and not all games can use cloud saves. Games such as Pokemon Sword and Shield, Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission, Splatoon 2, and Animal Crossing New Horizons cannot use Cloud save backup and apparently both Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission and Animal Crossing New Horizons cannot use save transfer to another Switch unless it's a full save transfer. So you still have to worry about those saves if your Switch gets broken, lost, stolen, etc.

[@RattyCharles]

@@Mymatevince He read the futurs

[@brandonhoffman8777]

Oh my god, when I did this, I thought the target console has to all ready have a different account, then the one you had on the other switch, I wish I had this video back then

[@draconicproductionsinactiv5717]

I think if there is only 1 user on source console and when transferring user to target console, it would initialize source console.

[@XFinitium]

First time i did this i freaked the hell out cause i didn't saw the games . Then i realize that i need to download them from the Eshop. Thanks for helping my out!

[@ytmm1]

So if I got a new switch and I didn’t feel like losing all my progress I could just pick up where I left off on my new switch?

[@Mymatevince]

Yes, as long as you keep the old Switch to do the transfer. Then you can get rid of the old Switch.

[@ChrisMhris]

Chching

[@TarikA]

Sorry if I missed that point but let's think of the following case: Your son is playing an eShop game that YOU (not your son) bought on the source console as you showed off. Now you're transfering your son to a new Switch. As he didn't buy the game yet I wonder whether we will be able to: - continue his save game if he buys this game on his account as well? (that means the save is being transfered although he doesn't own an own copy) - continue his save game if he buys it as a cartridge and put it in? (assuming the game we're talking about is available as a retail version as well) Especially the second question is interesting as I wonder whether a save file is the same for digital and physical games as long as it is the exact same game (like Zelda BotW).

[@Mymatevince]

Good questions. For cartridge games the save file will definitely work in the above scenario but I do not know about digital. I presume it would work with digital as well based on it working on cartridge. Maybe someone reading this has tested it and can confirm the answer.

[@GreatOni]

Someone has the answer ??

[@TheFrantastic]

Yes to both questions. Regardless of physical or digital versions, the save data is always in the memory, independent from the software. So, even if you delete the game or transfer the save data using the method of the video, as long as the save data is there it will be fine.

[@vibez13]

you can transfer your data quickly on the account setup when you start up the switch for the first time although, it will give you options saying if you want to keep your data on your old switch or not

[@e_oi]

Thanks for the vid Even tho this vid is 3 years old This will come in handy when i want to transfer my switch data and user And most of all Thanks i had most nights with a lot of worries and thoughts but this mostly fixed my Anxiety And have a Good day

[@e_oi]

And one more thing if you come across and hopefully see my comment upon these 300+ comments and your 3 year old video Umm when i transfer my data do i have to get a new sd card so i can have extra storage bc im mostly concerned about this... thanks anyways

[@Vulpine_King]

Instead of deleting the games. You can homebrew it, and save data on their, then transfer that data to the game on the other switch, but both have to be homebrewed.

[@leahkuhn4595]

Are you able to trust link your old account to a new device? What if you no longer have the original device?

[@rodrigon5769]

if u switch with a physical game, where does the saved data go?

[@steveng4806]

Very helpful did just pre order a new switch and really needed this tutorial

[@Nathan-gc4he]

How does this work with the cloud? Is there any difference with save data?

[@hungrybird2196]

There is something I don’t understand... It will remove only the user data right? I mean if I want to give my cousin an account that I don’t use then when I transfer the data my other accounts will be saved?

[@blasphemylord6663]

What happened to the other joycon did you eat it? 5ought it was a cherrry?

[@Shadomz]

I got a error message on my brand new animal crossing switch:( I was trying to transfer my user from my switch lite to my switch and I did everything right but it showed an error message

[@Cherrydrops9292]

Very helpful, thankyou so much 👍

[@rhymepolar]

Does the DLC Carry over

[@Gethan_Erman]

I have to restart Zelda because my phone led switch broke and that’s why I have a new one and I was so close to finishing the game....... I’m sure people reading this feel my pain

[@porkbrainsoda]

Thank you!!! Informative and well detailed!!!

[@kamgamed3655]

Ok...but where are the Pikmins?!?!?!

[@slug9712]

I guess since they don’t have the game on the switch they did’t bother and prob it was hard for them

[@gofastersideways6235]

It would of been funny if it was added because one of them stubbed they foot and crashed the swich🤣🤣🤣

[@corbinnickle440]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@corbinnickle440]

That was with the 3d s why would they have it on the Nintendoswitch

[@xploit7707]

i wish the transfer was so more colourful like the wii u transfer from the wii

[@kingknockout5737]

Wait what if we have an SD card? How do we transfer that? I have most of my game data saved there

[@splat8888]

I think it will work the same as long as you have the SD card in your console while you're transferring the save data to the new one

[@pryfalls]

Thanks VINCE very epic !!

[@sakuraistrashanduseless4082]

What if u got a new switch and don’t have ur old switch

[@Coolgiy67]

KneeGrow you can still get ur account but ur save data is gone

[@JusttGerald]

@@Coolgiy67 will it still have the nintendo online service?

[@ekeshow]

Have you got nintendo online and using the cloud? Then I assume you can get your data from the cloud onto a new console...

[@Amsel_616]

@@ekeshow Yeah for the like 10 Nintendo games that support Cloud Save

[@Romario.24z]

@@Coolgiy67 will my fortnite account still be linked

[@hoteny]

4:03 nintendo wiishop?

[@mr.twannab]

What about physical games? Will my data still be saved?

[@flipperskate6729]

?how come there's only one joycon

[@SUPABROS]

Marco Gonzalez he broke or lost one

[@blasphemylord6663]

Marco Gonzalez he said he broke it

[@RouterRoidz]

I bought a preowned switch and the right joy con had the sync issue. I didn't bother transferring cuz I didn't do much on my cartridge based games or downloaded games when I bought a new switch

[@undeadnightmaredemodragonk6772]

Hey guys! Just asking! If u know, is there a way to transfer save data to the other Switch when 1 of them is broken? Again, I'm just asking!

[@sauceman6457]

So you mentioned that if you had a family switch, and one of the users wanted to transfer their save data from the digital games they could. But, it didn't work for me, because it said that only the user that bought the digital games from the Nintendo eShop can play them on the other Switch. Is there any workaround for this?

[@pokefan1145]

So say I transfer my data from an old switch to a new one. I have my data on the new switch. So say my old switch just breaks, doesn't work anymore, completely busted. That means my data won't be on the new switch? It'll just be deleted?

[@GastonGamerz]

When i go to user, it only says "transfer your user". It doesnt have "and save data". I have the latest system update but idk why it doesnt have "and save data"

[@AlejandroHernandez-rd2fr]

What if you don't have the source console?

[@Sabrange]

Hey ! do you know if we have to do it every time ? because I want to play with the switch of my boyfriend but also the one of my brother.... and idk if Pokemon do the update of your progress or not thank you so much ! sorry if it's not clear !

[@ericcartman1425]

I love your channel so much!!!!

[@DanieL-sq9hd]

And what i need to do with the micro sd card? Where i put them? In the source console old switch or the new nintendo switch???? Please help.

[@getparanoia]

What about the friendlist and playtimes? Will this data be transferred as well?

[@Tsukasasfavouriteboyfriend]

I have two ac adapters but one of them are broken so I only have one. Is there a way to do it without using two ac adapters?

[@spookyubers1202]

You just saved my bacon. I just completed splatoon 2 dlc on my switch lite. I am getting a regluar switch on my birthday.

[@johncooper6198]

Will this work the same way for fortnite. Please answer me.

[@RedBullAddict-_-]

Does it transfer play time aswell

[@Skyisabaddiebtch]

Idk 🤷‍♀️

[@samonastevens4066]

Where's the other Joy-con on the New Switch?

[@edsonsanchez_sh1nra]

My sister has been playing BotW on my console with another user. She's now interested on getting a switch of her own because i showed her this vid. but I only saw the save data of DIGITAL games be transferred. So i am just gonna ask if i transfer my account to her new switch, will the save datas of physical games also be transferred??

[@asalamilaykum6571]

do you have to unlink your account from the main one first ? the one your trynna send to the new one ?

[@MinecraftTNTRunner64]

Thank you so much for making this video

[@dependself]

if i used an unlinked user to play and later linked to an account，what happen to the saves？

[@Lazr1026]

They would still be saves

[@jamesbuynitzky6320]

When you said that you can redownload games, can you also redownload DLC? I bought DLC on a friends console a few months ago for a physical card copy of Breath of the Wild on my account. I recently bought my own Switch. If I can, how would I also transfer the DLC along with it? Thank you.

[@Lazr1026]

Pretty sure you can download the dlc from the eshop

[@sheammohamed1928]

I love your videos

[@Fizzi_]

just to clarify if someone is watching this video now : The save data is now saved in the cloud as long as you have a nintendo switch online subscription

[@jamesbuynitzky6320]

Do they both have to be connected to the same internet or could you do it with them 10 miles apart?

[@acostro3845]

My brother and i are sharing a switch... he has bought all the games on his account and we just split the money. Do i get my save data from the games, and can i innstall them for free, or do i have to purchase them again? Please answer i am wondering if i am going to buy my own switch and he keepsnthe old one. I still want the games we have ln the switch we have now to be transfered to a new on via my user, and the old one still have the games but my save data is gone and my brothers save data is still there to be used???

[@Gojo-827]

This helped so much I am getting a new one

[@KirbyMario]

is there a way to connect my sega genesis controller to my switch? 'cos i wanna play sonic mania like a genesis sonic game

[@Andrew-gd3kz]

Yes there is. You will have to buy a device called the Magic-NS Controller Adapter. Plug the device into the dock (or the switch with a USB A to USB C adapter) and then connect the controller with Bluetooth or USB. Here's the manufacturer's website for more information www.mayflash.com/Products/NINTENDOWiiU/MAGIC-NS.html (Yes, I know the URL says WiiU in it, but it will lead you to the adapter for the Nintendo switch)

[@ironartex]

Andrew Thé noob m'y ist french

[@SUPABROS]

KirbyMario1992 Get a emulator for sega

[@giovannidotgen]

@@SUPABROS Sonic Mania is not on Sega Genesis. It's on PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch

[@somerandombean3204]

just a question, can you transfer data when the switch is NOT set up

[@DanieL-sq9hd]

Where do I put the micro sd card while I transfer users? Should I put it in the current nintendo switch or in the new nintendo switch?

[@leondekor]

hi Mr Vince, how would you do the same thing if you wanted to move your son to the new switch? Do you link the user to your account or set up a new account for him and then transfer? (It would be nice that when he gets old enough he can keep all his game saves for himself and not be always linked to my account) Thanks

[@adamreneau9213]

you need to link a nintendo account for the user

[@ticxkz2]

Is this possibole on a switch lite??

[@foxyplayz42]

Does it get your game saves I have golden Mario on Mario kart 8 and I don’t want to loose it

[@Aaronatorr]

So if you go to your account on the new switch, would the play time still be the same as it was on the old switch?

[@joonas2696]

Does this work with only one switch?

[@roycat752]

My old switch completely froze and wouldn’t turn back on so we took it back and got a new one. Is there any way to do it without the old switch

[@jeffery9208]

Was Nintendo switch online present during this time

[@bryaned1328]

Hi do you know if the transfer will transfer fortnite account aswel as lost my sons details and trying to transfer his stuff to his new switch as one with account on it is damaged

[@kikiann]

Do You have ti use the AC Adapter or can you use the dock itself as the adapter

[@Skyisabaddiebtch]

No it have to be a ac

[@asterin1162]

can we still do it if the source console only works in TV mode???

[@8bityoshiiYT]

So if I download all my transferred data and transferred my accounts to the new switch, can I wipe my old switch so I can give it to my relatives or will wiping everything on the old switch also remove everything on my new one? sorry if my question is dumb I just get worried that all my games will be gone

[@notafurry5965]

Can you make a video on how to do this with only the target console?

[@DragonAurora109]

Just Do The Same Thing But On The Target Console.

[@Arianna571]

My switch died..I got a new one it says in the shop where I purshaed the expansion pack is downloadable to the new switch but itceant download it cause it's saying it's being used on another console. Does anybody know how I can transfer my game from a old fried switch to my new one or do I have to start Zelda all over again and repurchace the expansion pack..Please help

[@jeebus9118]

Arianna571 please try contacting Nintendo because they may be able to fix your old switch and if it’s not under warranty and don’t want to pay to have it fixed then they can fix that problem as well.

[@notafurry5965]

You can de register it with accounts.nintendo.com and go on to shop settings and then press deregister account

[@mve6626]

When the switch asked for ac adapter you can put it also in the dock ??

[@SSGSativa]

Was wondering the same thing. I think it may work docked, but just to be safe, I'm gonna do it like this guy in the vid. Just have to have the ac adapters hooked up to each when in handheld mode. Why does Nintendo have to make everything so damn frustrating and cryptic??!! I wish they would just do things the easy way like Xbox and playstation. Or at the very least make a damn detailed novel on how to do this bs, lol!

[@woopyhunter669]

When I go to the users setting it says Transfer your User Data, Not Transfer your User and Save Data. Is that the same thing? And if so, Do I do all the steps after that?

[@justtcritic]

Vince you help my ASS alot Thanks thats a sub

[@marsupia]

urm, why is the Breath of Wild icon different than mine?

[@Computergk91Gaming]

Will all save game data move over to the new switch for example if upgrade to v2 switch will all of my saved games move over during the transfer I have both digital and game cards because I don't to start all over again

[@michaelepica3564]

dont upgrade to switch lite, it is a downgrade and trash, but if you mean v2 like better battery life all your saved games will move over.

[@vs_v0ld092]

Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but can I transfer the user/save data back to the original switch it originated from?

[@vs_v0ld092]

My question was answered by the video shortly after posting. Thanks for a comprehensive video haha

[@CT--te6if]

I was just wondering - can you still transfer data if the source console is in docked mode?

[@Tundrawolf15]

Yes, I tried it

[@Duncan1974]

I can’t transfer my Luigi’s Mansion 3 game play from my lite to my main switch...just keeps saying “transfer cancelled” ...every other game is fine ...

[@amberfranklin4499]

I’m currently playing animal crossing new horizons on a cartridge and I going to go all digital so I was wondering when I download it from the eshop can I pick up from where I left off on the physical version

[@TwilightSparrow6]

Yep

[@OCAJOS312E]

Thank god for switch online allowing you to save it on cloud.

[@Donutdonut476]

Why do you have a red joy con for his knee on switch

[@nathanmead140]

Nintendo should be able to do something like Google's google play games cloud saves. I just keep my contacts and settings backed up on the internet with android's sync stuff in (homescreen>management folder>settings>accounts and sync)

[@splat8888]

Will all my friend list and game hours transfer too???

[@Brumskin.]

Could it be possible to transfer all user data and games to the new one..

[@Business_Baconle]

@mymatevince what if you got a new switch and you only have 1 user and you wanna transfer, will every game save data for that user get deleted or will you have to add a new user, im just wondering because i wanted my own switch for long and this is helpful Via, Mr.Vince

[@xtrzgames862]

R u planing to do a switch life vids

[@jupiter486]

What happens If I already have my user on the new switch? The old one still has my data. Please help

[@Cordonvnkk]

how do u transfer your data if your nintendo broke and u want the data on your new switch

[@rogerlipon5224]

I had to delete the game on the home switch to redownload is that supposed to happen?

[@nintendosuperFreak-gv7sw]

Hey will cartrig games go over to

[@victoriasecretangell]

Im confused in the ac adapter part

[@ohhlxmi]

my sister bought my game on her acc and it was a digital purchase can i add their acc and get it again?

[@FernaMorata]

Thank you !! :)