In case you encounter any issues with doing a system transfer from Switch 1 to Switch 2, there are some handy alternatives for moving save data to the new console. Before you boot up your Nintendo ...

Upgrading to the Switch 2 is a big step forward, thanks to the larger screen, new features and improved performance. But ...

When using the Nintendo Switch 2, you can transfer the save data from your games even if you have not performed a full system transfer from your previous console, or even freely send your save data ...

Importing Switch saves to Nintendo Switch 2 is something you should automatically be able to do when you first set the system up. However, if you skip the transfer or don't have your original Switch ...

TL;DR: There are multiple reports from those migrating from the Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 complaining that they've lost save data, and in one highlighted case, the losses are heavy to say the least.