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

The Switch 2 is the perfect console for anyone who fell in love with Nintendo’s original hybrid. It’s slightly bigger, far more powerful, and backward compatible with the vast majority of Nintendo ...

Once you’re in the Virtual game card screen, you can navigate to and select Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Choose Load on ...

Whether you have a new Nintendo Switch 2 console that you wish to import data from a Nintendo Switch 1, or want to transfer data over between two Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, there is a simple easy to ...

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition is an updated version of the game that offers a brand new way to experience Hyrule on the Switch 2, alongside improved graphics and performance ...

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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 ...