
Nintendo’s Non-Subscriber Save Data Cloud We’ll also cover what the non-subscriber Save Data Cloud can do and how to quickly transfer your save data from one Switch to another. It's also worth noting that this is a one-user-at-a-time process, so you'll have to repeat it for each user account on your Switch and each user account will need an actual Nintendo account login (no, they're not the same, yes it's confusing).If you’ve purchased a new Nintendo Switch, here’s how to ensure your save data is up to date. But there's a catch: If you're not a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber and make use of the cloud save feature, your saved-game data will be deleted from the original Switch. The OTA (over-the-air) transfer between two consoles is actually pretty quick and painless. On the Target Switch, repeat the process, but choose Target instead of Source. Select whether this is the Source or Target of your data transfer. The Transfer button is below all user account icons on this screen. Important note: You don't select which user you're transferring yet. Scroll down and select Transfer Your User and Save Data. My Switch wouldn't let me initiate the transfer unless the system was plugged in even though its battery was at 95%. Both consoles should be plugged in and on the same Wi-Fi network.

If you don't subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online, it's a little more complex.

How to redownload games on your new Switch. If your cloud-saved data doesn't appear right away, put the new Switch to sleep. On the subsequent account page, tap Redownload to see a list of games you can download to the new Switch. Go to the Nintendo eShop and tap on your icon in the upper-right corner. Make sure both Automatic Save-Data Backup and Automatic Save-Data Download are on. Go to Settings > Data Management > Save Data Cloud

Log into your Nintendo account on the new Switch ( instructions here, if needed). This is easier if you subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online, which allows for online play and cloud backups. Here's how to boost your PlayStation storage Nintendo Switch OLED setup: Do this right after unboxing.Got a new Nintendo Switch OLED? Redownload your games in 5 steps.
