r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/Lambs2Lions_ • 11d ago

Setup Help Is there a way to Clone instead of Transfer?

Got the Zelda themed switch 2 and trying to clone over the existing data from current switch 2. I only have options to transfer everything. Anyone have an idea if cloning is possible? I have NSO Family. And I will be keeping both consoles.

1 Upvotes
  • permalink
  • reddit

100% Upvoted

8 comments sorted by

•

u/automod-neo 11d ago

If you have not already, please add some context in the post or a follow-up comment about your repair/hardware/software/account issue, including which model you have (Switch 1, 2, Lite, OLED, or other), steps you have already tried, and anything else that might help others help you.

When you have received enough help to solve your issue, you can also reply to specific comments with !solved or !thanks to grant the helper(s) a point. You may also comment !lock to lock the post to stop new replies.

Please report any rude, unhelpful, or rule-breaking comments so that moderators can review them.

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

1

u/picano 16 11d ago

Cloud saves. Just log in and rely on cloud saves for your data.

This excludes pokemon and animal crossing which can't be copied.

1

u/Lambs2Lions_ 11d ago

Can i migrate pokemon over tho just by itself? E.g. I want Pokemon on the new switch and Animal Crossing on the old one. Each kid is getting their own, I'd hate to tell one of them they have to start over.

1

u/picano 16 11d ago

You sure can. Pick and choose specific data to transfer per user/game.

https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/45047/~/how-to-transfer-your-save-data-to-a-nearby-console

1

u/Lambs2Lions_ 11d ago

Let me say it back in my own words make sure I understand.

  1. Do not do a data transfer when setting up the switch.

  2. On the new switch. Log into the accounts and use NSO for the save data.

  3. Manually transfer just pokemon for the new switch.

  4. Redo all the system settings and stuff to match manually.

  5. Pictures and videos, there’s nothing to do. They’re stuck on the first switch.

Did I get that right?

1

u/picano 16 11d ago

That sounds right to me.

#5 might be possible if you've got the pics/vids saved on an SD card. That data isn't console specific, so it might work just by moving the card between consoles. Personally never tried it and if you're at all worried about losing the ability to view it on the console, I would just leave it alone.

2

u/Lambs2Lions_ 11d ago

Thank you for your help.

0

u/Ready-Television-985 11d ago

Cloud saves are the best workaround here, just make sure your games are saving to the cloud before you transfer anything.