So, you’ve braved the pre-order sites, or maybe you’ve just gotten lucky while waiting in line—either way, you’ve got yourself a Nintendo Switch 2. Congratulations! But before you start gaming, there ...

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The Nintendo Switch is a longtime fan-favorite handheld gaming console. But it’s now eight years old and showing its age. That’s a big part of what made the June 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 launch so ...

Don’t skip this essential feature on start-up. Next, place the Source System (Switch 1) close to the Switch 2. They can be in the same room. If you chose to skip System Transfer, you could still ...