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Transferring content from one Nintendo system to another

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Wii & Wii mini, Nintendo DSi

The ability to transfer content from one Nintendo console to another is possible in most situations. How this can be done depends on which console, and whether or not the original console is in working order. It is not possible to go chronologically backwards in terms of console generations though, such as transferring data from a Nintendo Switch 2 to a Nintendo Switch.

Self-Service Options

If the original console is available and it is in working condition, there are self-service options that can be used to transfer content from one console to another for the following situations:

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