If you’re a Nintendo Switch user, you might have wondered whether it’s possible to transfer your games from one SD card to another. The short answer is yes, it’s absolutely possible! In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps involved in transferring your Nintendo Switch games from one SD card to another.
Why Would You Want to Transfer Your Games?
There are several reasons why you might want to transfer your games from one SD card to another. For instance:
- Your current SD card might have run out of space, and you need a bigger one.
- You might be upgrading your Switch console and want to transfer your games to the new console’s SD card.
- You might simply want to keep a backup of your games on another SD card.
What You’ll Need
To transfer your Nintendo Switch games from one SD card to another, you’ll need the following:
- Your current SD card with the games you want to transfer.
- A new or empty SD card that has enough space for all the games you want to transfer.
- A computer with an SD card reader or an external SD card reader that can connect to your computer.
The Steps Involved
Follow these steps carefully:
Step 1: Turn Off Your Nintendo Switch Console
Before removing your old SD card, make sure that your Nintendo Switch console is turned off completely.
Step 2: Remove Your Old SD Card
Remove the old SD card from your Nintendo Switch console by opening the back cover and gently pushing down on the old SD card until it pops out.
Step 3: Insert Your New or Empty SD Card
Insert the new or empty SD card into your Nintendo Switch console by gently sliding it into the slot until it clicks into place.
Step 4: Connect Your Old SD Card to Your Computer
Connect your old SD card to your computer using an SD card reader. If your computer doesn’t have an SD card reader, you can use an external SD card reader that connects to your computer via USB.
Step 5: Copy Your Game Files to Your Computer
Once you’ve connected your old SD card to your computer, you’ll need to copy all the game files from the old SD card to your computer. To do this:
- Navigate to the “Nintendo” folder on your old SD card.
- Select all the folders and files inside the “Nintendo” folder.
- Copy and paste these folders and files onto a folder on your computer’s hard drive.
Step 6: Copy Your Game Files to Your New or Empty SD Card
Now that you’ve copied all the game files from your old SD card onto your computer’s hard drive, it’s time to copy them onto your new or empty SD card. To do this:
- Insert the new or empty SD card into your computer using an SD card reader.
- Create a new folder on the new or empty SD card and name it “Nintendo”.
- Copy and paste all the folders and files from your computer’s hard drive (that you copied from the old SD Card) into the “Nintendo” folder on your new or empty SD Card.
Step 7: Insert Your New or Empty SD Card Into Your Nintendo Switch Console
Once you’ve copied all the game files onto your new or empty SD card, insert it into your Nintendo Switch console by gently sliding it into the slot until it clicks into place.
Step 8: Turn on Your Nintendo Switch Console
Turn on your Nintendo Switch console and confirm that all your games have been successfully transferred to the new or empty SD card.
The Bottom Line
Transferring your Nintendo Switch games from one SD card to another is a straightforward process as long as you follow the steps outlined in this article carefully. Just remember to turn off your Switch console before removing or inserting an SD card, and make sure that the new or empty SD card has enough space for all the games you want to transfer.