The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been released worldwide, and if you’ve been curious about how the (UK Edition) console is packaged then look no further than my unboxing. Additionally, if you are looking to transfer data from your existing Nintendo Switch console then I’ve put together a simple guide to follow.
Unboxing:
Curious to see whats inside the Nintendo Switch 2 box? Well, let’s take a look! The Nintendo Switch 2 console I unboxed was the Mario Kart World bundle, where a download code for the full game is included inside the box. Surprisingly, unlike past Nintendo Switch units which come presented in unique boxes with distinctive artwork (such as the Pokemon consoles), the Mario Kart World bundle is simply a carded sleeve that slides over a regular Nintendo Switch 2 box.
Once opened everything inside the box is neatly presented and wrapped in either plastic bags or padded materials. It is very reminiscent of the packaging style and presentation used for the previous Nintendo Switch console, especially with the console and Joy-Cons being separate. The biggest change (other than the design of the console) is of course the A/C Adapter which has a detachable USB-C Cable.
First Time Set Up & System Transfer Walkthrough
First time set up on a Nintendo Switch 2 console is a relatively straight forward process, especially if you are just creating an offline account, but if you are an existing Nintendo Switch owner and wish to transfer your content across to the Nintendo Switch 2 then things can get confusing. Fortunately, I’ve put together a detailed video showing how it is done, but there is some preparation involved.
Before you begin the transfer:
Both consoles are updated to the latest firmware
Both consoles are connected to the internet
Both consoles plugged into the A/C Mains socket
Both consoles are close by (i.e. next to each other)
Nintendo Account details for the account that is being transferred
Additionally, if you have a lot of digital games installed on your existing Nintendo Switch console then I would advise archiving the games so that they are not automatically downloaded onto the Nintendo Switch 2 when the transfer is complete. This isn’t exactly an issue if you have a handful of games, but if you have lots of games (and a slow internet connection) then you may be waiting awhile for those games to download.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is now available worldwide. Further details about the console can be found on the official Nintendo website.
