Nintendo Switch Thread

[Mazrim]

I read the fine print on the system transfer and I'm glad I did that before starting the process. I want my Switch 1 to keep everything it has right but it says it'll wipe the whole system? Brutal.

Is the alternative to just download games on the Switch 2 from the eShop and use the cloud save download feature?

[Fuzz]

You do the virtual game cart transfer, which is also a pain

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

You do the virtual game cart transfer, which is also a pain

I tried this for a couple digital games and it seems fairly seamless. What's the issue with it?

[Fuzz]

Having to turn both machines on. I also had a few issues the first time I tried where it said it checked the game out, but then kept looping me back to syncing with the old switch. Happened 3 times before it worked.


Seems it should be something that could be handled offline, but I don't thin the Switch 1 can turn on remotely so they couldn't remove access. I think it's all a bit silly given the account system and it could be cloud managed.

[DownInFlames]

Jesus. Nintendo sucks.

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Having to turn both machines on. I also had a few issues the first time I tried where it said it checked the game out, but then kept looping me back to syncing with the old switch. Happened 3 times before it worked.


Seems it should be something that could be handled offline, but I don't thin the Switch 1 can turn on remotely so they couldn't remove access. I think it's all a bit silly given the account system and it could be cloud managed.

I only had to have both Switch consoles on for the first time. After that the other game cards have transferred with the Switch 1 off.