Setting up a new Switch 2 and transferring your games and save data over from an original Switch is a pretty painless process. As long as you have a Nintendo Account and a little bit of time — roughly 30 minutes — you should have your Switch 2 up and running in no time.

But there can be a few hitches along the way, so to get your Switch and Switch 2 ready for launch day, we have a few tips that can potentially save you some time and frustration.

How to prepare to set up a Switch 2

Before setting up a Switch 2 — whether or not you’re transferring data from an original Switch — you’ll want to prepare by ensuring the following: • Have your wireless internet connection info handy. Nintendo Switch 2 requires a day-one system update to play. Make sure you know your wireless router address a

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