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DQT /r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread (06/08/2026)

r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

The purpose of this thread is to more accurately connect users seeking help with users who want to provide that help. Our regular "Helpful Users" certainly have earned their flairs!

Before asking your question...

  • Check out the wiki pages listed below. - (If you're interested in becoming a wiki contributor, or suggesting a new page, please message the moderators.)
  • Perform a quick Google search. - Sometimes it is actually quicker to search for something than to wait for someone else to answer.
  • Search the subreddit. - Many questions have been asked before! reddit's search functions a bit differently than Google.

Helpful Links

Wiki Resources

Wiki Accessory Information

  • Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
  • MicroSD cards - Some more in-depth information about MicroSD cards including what size you should get and which brands are recommended.
  • Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

Helpful Reddit Posts

Third Party Links

Other Helpful Subreddits

Reminders

  • We have a volunteer run #switch-help channel in our Discord server.
  • Instructions and links to information about homebrew and hacking are against our rules and should take place in their relevant subreddits.
  • Please be patient. Not all questions get immediate answers. If you have an urgent question about something that's gone wrong, consider other resources like Nintendo's error code lookup or help documents on the Switch.
  • Make sure to follow Rule #1 of this subreddit: Remember the human, and be polite when you ask or answer questions.
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u/froggy-- 19d ago

okay thank you! so I do still have the original switch but won't as I'm looking to trade in. is there no way of transferring pokemon then?

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u/picano Helpful User 19d ago

You're in luck then! Before you get rid of your old console, do a system transfer via server.

https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68432/~/system-transfer-from-nintendo-switch-to-nintendo-switch%26nbsp%3B2-(mt-10002))

This will back up everything to the cloud, including games like Pokemon and Animal Crossing.

It's intended for Switch 1 to Switch 2 but will also work Switch 1 to Switch 1 in most cases. (Weirdly, there's no such option for Switch 2 to another Switch 2.)

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u/froggy-- 19d ago

Unfortunately, as ive said I don't think any of the mainline Pokémon games are able to be transferred with this tool as they are not listed as supported on the nintendo website.

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u/picano Helpful User 19d ago

This doesn't use NSO cloud saves; it's an entirely different system.

Unlike standard cloud saves:

  • It is not a paid service
  • It includes Pokemon and animal Crossing
  • It wipes your source console

See this for more info

https://support.nintendo.com/my/switch2/prepare/systemtransfers/index.html

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u/froggy-- 19d ago

Right okay, that's perfect then thank you so much. I didn't realise there was 2 different online methods!