What happens if you transfer save data from one Switch to another?

Select the save data file for the software title you want to send to another system. Select Send Save Data. Important: This does not create a copy of your save data. Once sent, the save data file will be deleted from the source system.
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What happens when you transfer data from one Switch to another?

Transferring your save data

Following this section, only your save data will be transferred (moved) to another console. If you have multiple consoles, you can transfer your latest save data from one console to another so you can keep playing from where you left off. *Some save data cannot be transferred.
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Can you transfer save data back and forth between switches?

On your new console (called the “Target Console”), go to "System Settings" > "Users" > "Transfer Your User Data." Follow the prompts until you are asked to choose between a Source or Target Console. Choose Target. Wait for the transfer to be done. You're almost there!
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

The only saving grace you might have is Cloud Saves. If you have the Nintendo Switch Online Membership and you backed up your save data, you can redownload it to another console easy peasy so long as you log into your Nintendo Account on a profile on that console.
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Can you have the same save data on two switches?

You can't have data on both consoles at the same time—unless you pay for Nintendo Switch Online—so make sure you're ready to move before you commit. You can have multiple profiles on a single Switch, and not every profile has to be associated with a Nintendo account.
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Guide To Owning Multiple Switch's in 2022 (Easy Save Data Transfer)

Can you transfer a game from one switch to another?

As long as you have a digital copy of a game in your account, you can easily share that game with a friend across the original Switch, Switch OLED, and a even the Switch Lite.
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How do I continue a game on another switch?

Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch consoles that you wish to play your digital games on. Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console.
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How do I recover my Switch save data?

Previously backed up save data is automatically restored when re-downloading software from the Nintendo eShop. You can also restore save data using the Save-Data Backup option within Data Management.
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Will my games transfer if I log into another Switch?

It's not possible to transfer digital purchases from one Nintendo Account to another. However, downloaded content isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. Anyone that uses the purchaser's primary console.
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Can you connect two Nintendo switches together?

If everyone is gathered in the same room, you can link together up to eight Nintendo Switch family systems via local wireless (also known as “couch co-op”) in compatible games. You can also hop online to play with family and friends who are far away.
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How many times can you transfer data on a Nintendo Switch?

You can also do this repeatedly, and move accounts as many times as you wish - even onto a console that you moved an account off of. If you're keeping the old Switch, you can of course also re-add your old Nintendo Account login to the device, as Nintendo Switch accounts can be used on multiple units at the same time.
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Can I use the same SD card on a different Switch?

You can also use a given microSD card in one Switch: If you plug your microSD card into another Switch, that Switch will format the microSD card, deleting all the data on it. The only files you can pass between microSD cards are screenshots and videos.
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Can you play the same game on two switches with the same account?

You can't play the same game at the same time on both console with the same account on both Switch. That's Nintendo DRM doesn't allow that. You can play one at a time unless you have physical copy on the other console.
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Can you lose save data on Switch?

Save data is not automatically deleted. It is only deleted when one of the following actions is performed by the user. * When data is transferred, it is deleted from the original location but can still be found as save data on the destination console. * There is no way to restore deleted data.
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Is Switch save data stored on SD card?

Can I save switch games to SD card? You can save downloaded games to the SD card yes. But progress you cannot, it saves to the console memory and the Nintendo Switch Online cloud.
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Does save data stay on Switch?

Archiving games and applications on your Nintendo Switch will free up storage space on the console, but it will not delete the data from the SD card. If you replace the SD card with a larger one, you will need to re-download any archived games or applications in order to access them.
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How do I redownload games on my second Switch?

Open the Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. Select the icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Highlight Redownload on the left side of the screen. A list of titles you've purchased will appear.
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Can you play Mario Kart on two switches with one game?

A: If they are playing on separate consoles, yes. But up to four people can play Mario Kart 8 on the SAME console, and you only need one copy of the game for that. Helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Can you connect 2 Nintendo switches together without WiFi?

The consoles connect directly to each other wirelessly, allowing you to play together in private matches even if there is no internet connection or local WiFi available. You can find this feature by going to the Main Menu > select Play > Play Local > and then choosing to Join Local Lobby or Host Local Lobby.
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Can you link two profiles to one Nintendo Account?

*Only one Nintendo Account can be linked to each user. *Once linked, you cannot change your user account to link to a different Nintendo Account. Please make sure you don't mistakenly link to the wrong account.
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What happens if I put my SD card in another Switch?

Software downloaded to a microSD card on one system will not be playable on a different system. Do not swap data between multiple microSD cards, or swap your microSD card between multiple systems.
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Can I move my SD card from my old Switch to my new one?

As long as you take the Micro SD Card out of your old console and slip it into your new one, you should be able to keep all your old screenshots and videos. Just follow the onscreen prompts and you'll be golden. Can I transfer between two Switch OLEDs or two Switch Lites?
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What happens when you put a new SD card in your Switch?

Archiving games and applications on your Nintendo Switch will free up storage space on the console, but it will not delete the data from the SD card. If you replace the SD card with a larger one, you will need to re-download any archived games or applications in order to access them.
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What to do if you have two Nintendo switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.
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Why can't other users play my games on switch?

If you change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, your games will not be playable by others on the system unless you make it the primary one again for your Nintendo Account.
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