You’ll then be asked to move your old console close to the new Switch 2, go into the old console’s settings menu and, under the System menu, select the data transfer option. This should then trigger a wireless data transfer between both systems. But if, like us, you’re unlucky, you’ll be met with a message on the old console that reads:

The biggest game console release of the year happened last night, and we have our Switch 2 devices in hand. Here's the latest.

Some Nintendo Switch 2 consoles have been deemed a fire and exploding hazard after users discovered a bulging back plate; check your system out now.