Got a new Switch? Learn how to transfer your island and resident data to a brand new Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2.

Here's how to move your island over to a Nintendo Switch 2 and play Animal Crossing: New Horizons' new update.

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 ...

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The island transfer system lets you bring your island, friends, character, and save data from one console to another.

Click ‘Proceed’ on the original console and look out for the target console appearing on screen. Once it does, press ...