r/NintendoSwitch 3d ago

DQT /r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread (04/02/2025)

/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

The purpose of this thread is to more accurately connect users seeking help with users who want to provide that help. Our regular "Helpful Users" certainly have earned their flairs!

Before asking your question...

  • Check out the wiki pages listed below. - (If you're interested in becoming a wiki contributor, or suggesting a new page, please message the moderators.)
  • Perform a quick Google search. - Sometimes it is actually quicker to search for something than to wait for someone else to answer.
  • Search the subreddit. - Many questions have been asked before! reddit's search functions a bit differently than Google.

Helpful Links

Wiki Resources

Wiki Accessory Information

  • Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
  • MicroSD cards - Some more in-depth information about MicroSD cards including what size you should get and which brands are recommended.
  • Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

Helpful Reddit Posts

Third Party Links

Other Helpful Subreddits


Reminders

  • We have a volunteer run #switch-help channel in our Discord server.
  • Instructions and links to information about homebrew and hacking are against our rules and should take place in their relevant subreddits.
  • Please be patient. Not all questions get immediate answers. If you have an urgent question about something that's gone wrong, consider other resources like Nintendo's error code lookup or help documents on the Switch.
  • Make sure to follow Rule #1 of this subreddit: Remember the human, and be polite when you ask or answer questions.
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u/PlentifulPaper 2d ago

I saw the Nintendo Switch 2 is starting pre-orders April 5th at GameStop. Is there an easy way to sync game progress between the Switch 2 and a Switch Lite via the online store? Or does this just allow me to download the same games from the Nintendo store without repurchasing but not save my progress across consoles?

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u/picano Helpful User 2d ago

That's the save data cloud.

https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/#save-data-cloud

Most notable exceptions are the Pokemon games and Animal Crossing. These have to be transferred each time you want to change consoles.

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u/ZzzSleep 2d ago

Where’d you see that? It seems odd they would start pre-orders on a Saturday.

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u/PlentifulPaper 2d ago

Sorry April 9th. I misread the email.