Unbox the brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 with Tony and see exactly what comes in the box in terms of Joy-Cons and other accessories. He'll walk through the full Switch 2 setup process, including tips for transferring data from your original Switch or Switch OLED, or setting up a new console from scratch. From the updated hardware design to that surprise screen protector warning, here’s everything you need to know before you power it on. Whether you're upgrading or buying your first Nintendo console, this is your complete Switch 2 setup guide.
01:05new kickstand, better speakers, and dual USB-C inputs.
01:09All right, guys, we gotta get the Joy-Cons on,
01:10and it is so much easier this time.
01:12Just magnetically pops on.
01:15Huge difference from before,
01:17and that's a very satisfying sign as well.
01:20Ooh, accessories.
01:21All right, before moving on,
01:22got something very important to tell you.
01:24So Nintendo is worried that some of you may act like fools
01:26with your new Switch,
01:27so I gotta share this quick PSA.
01:29Whatever you do,
01:30do not peel off the screen protector.
01:33To be honest, I don't see it,
01:34but there's actually a protective feel built into the screen
01:37to reduce glare and prevent the glass from breaking.
01:40If you do like to rock with an additional screen protector,
01:43there are already a bunch out there,
01:44like this one from Belkin,
01:46which is an anti-reflective glass screen protector
01:48for 25 bucks, which is a pretty good deal.
01:50You can check out that link in the description below.
01:52There's also a blue light version, if that's your thing.
01:55You can do the whole setup on the Switch,
01:57but we're gonna kill two birds with one stone
01:59and show you how to set up your Switch 2 dock
02:01for your monitor or TV.
02:03The first thing that you wanna do
02:05is actually connect it to the actual monitor.
02:08Side note, this is the new Alienware 27 OLED monitor,
02:11which is a really nice monitor,
02:12so yeah.
02:14The HDMI cable down here.
02:18All right, so let's open this up.
02:19It's a little bit different than with the original Switch,
02:22but still pretty easy.
02:23You just pop this off and you have access to USB-C,
02:27Ethernet, and HDMI.
02:30So let's get that in.
02:32Of course, we gotta actually plug it in,
02:34so we have power.
02:37And let's snap it back together.
02:38All right, so we got the HDMI plugged in.
02:42Plug squared away.
02:44Let's get this thing into the dock.
02:46And get the magic happening.
02:48There it is.
02:50So this is what you're gonna see when you open up the Switch 2.
02:53You gotta press the 8 button to confirm.
02:55Don't press B, which is naturally where the X button is on a PlayStation.
02:59You wanna press 8.
03:00This thing always tripped me up when I'm messing around with Nintendo consoles.
03:07All right, so we're in the Americas.
03:09Accept.
03:10Accept.
03:12I never understood why they tell you that.
03:13It's like, if you don't accept, you can't play.
03:14It's like, what?
03:16I've set up the internet.
03:24I like that.
03:26All right.
03:27To be honest, that's probably the hardest part.
03:29Here we go.
03:31So this is what I like about Nintendo.
03:33They just, like, make it so easy.
03:34They just flat out tell you how to do everything.
03:36Nintendo makes things pretty intuitive, but this is really good stuff to know in case
03:41you haven't played a Nintendo console in forever, or, you know, if you're just new in general.
03:47Now we gotta do updates, because this is a modern system, and you can't escape that.
03:53Oh, it's finally started.
03:54Two minutes left.
03:57Glad we got that, at least.
03:59Ooh.
04:01And we're done.
04:02Now I'm guessing that a lot of people who are getting the Switch 2 are upgrading from
04:07the old OG Switch, whether it's the original, original, or the OLED, like I have here.
04:12Nintendo made it super easy with the system transfer feature.
04:14We're gonna need our internet connection, our user profile, and we're gonna follow the
04:19on-screen prompts on the new Switch to complete the transfer, which will restore your settings
04:22and save data and get this looking exactly how you had it on your old Switch.
04:26All right.
04:27So, let us start the system transfer.
04:30Signing to your Nintendo account, so we'll do that.
04:34Okay, so.
04:34I got it.
04:35Yep.
04:35All right.
04:36Kate's gonna sign in, and we're gonna get the magic happening.
04:40Hi, guys.
04:41Say hi to Kate.
04:46Ooh, fancy.
04:48Right on your phone.
04:48It's, again, very easy.
04:50That's what I like about Nintendo.
04:51So, once you do that, you get a verification code on your account.
04:56Fingers crossed.
04:58That should be fine.
05:01Hey, let's go.
05:04This looks pretty close to me.
05:07So, let's go.
05:10I mean, they're done.
05:12I mean, that's about as close as you get, dude.
05:14Dude.
05:14Dude.
05:14Dude.
05:21All right.
05:25So, I'm gonna hit done.
05:26All right.
05:27So, we're ready to go.
05:28Just keep in mind, you're gonna need the original AC adapters for both consoles for this to work.
05:32Okay.
05:32So, let's continue on the Switch 2.
05:37So, we actually don't have a lot to transfer.
05:39So, it may not take too long.
05:41But if you have a lot of stuff, transferring could take a while.
05:44So, just keep that in mind.
05:45Remember, you're setting up a new console.
05:48Patience is required.
05:49Now, we're setting up.
05:58Almost there.
05:59I really like how clean this all is.
06:02All right.
06:02System transfer complete.
06:04That was literally five minutes.
06:06Amazing.
06:08Whoa.
06:09There we go.
06:10We are done.
06:11So, even though transferring from another system is pretty easy, you may not want to do that.
06:14You may want a fresh start.
06:16It's super easy.
06:17You'll just need to follow the on-screen prompts, get connected to Wi-Fi again, and make a Nintendo account if you don't have one already.
06:24It's free, but you will want to add a payment method for buying digital games and using Nintendo Switch Online, which has old games and is getting GameCube games.
06:32And, like, that is beautiful, isn't it?
06:42Okay.
06:42So, as you can see here, not all that different from the original Switch.
06:48A couple little minor tweaks here and there, but if you're familiar with the original Switch UI, you're going to be right at home here.
06:56There are some differences.
06:57The main one here is the Game Chat button.
06:58Speaking of games, we have to talk about what you're going to be playing first.
07:05Mario Kart World is the obvious one.
07:07So, I've actually played Mario Kart for about six hours.
07:09I can tell you right now, this game is so massive, so expansive, it's worth the $80.
07:15I know you're going to be like, Tony, $80 is a lot of money.
07:17Yes, but this game is going to last you for months, bro.
07:20Trust me on this.
07:22You need to get that.
07:22But this also means that getting the Mario Kart bundle, which is $4.99, actually saves you money off the game.
07:28You're actually saving $30.
07:30So, you're basically getting the best game on the Nintendo Switch 2 at the moment.
07:34The game is going to last for a while, and you're saving money.
07:37I mean, come on, bro.
07:38It's a no-brainer.
07:39Now, Mario Kart World is dope.
07:41You definitely got to get it, but the game I'm excited for is Street Fighter VI.
07:44The reason I'm excited for it is not only because of Street Fighter VI, but I'm very curious to see how it's going to run on Nintendo Switch.
07:51It's been a very long time since we've got a Street Fighter game on the Nintendo system.
07:55Based on everything we've seen, it looks fantastic, and it has cross-play as well, so you can play against your friends on other consoles.
08:01So, you know, if you're on Nintendo Switch, some people will be like, hey, you're not that good of a fighter.
08:05Show them, bro.
08:06Show them.
08:07Then we have the Legend of Zelda Switch 2 editions, which make the original games look and run a lot better.
08:12There's also going to be some original content in there.
08:15Definitely worth it.
08:16Even if you're, like, a first-timer, definitely buy it, but if you already own the games, you can just upgrade for $10, which is a really good deal.
08:23And even though it's not out yet, the game I'm really, really excited for is Donkey Kong Bonanza.
08:28Not Bonanza, Bonanza.
08:30It's basically, like, the old-school Donkey Kong design-wise that I remember when I was a kid, but in a new game, that's going to be so much fun.
08:37And that's dropping on July 17th.
08:40All right, so whether you're upgrading or starting fresh, the Switch 2 setup is pretty painless, and you're getting a serious performance bump.
08:47So if you like this video, make sure you let me know in the comments below.
08:50Hit like, subscribe to the channel, and be on the lookout for more Switch 2 coverage from us.
08:55And again, check the description for where to buy one if it's in stock.
08:58All right, guys, that's it.
08:59Once again, I was Tony Polanco.
09:00I'll see you next time, and good luck getting a Switch 2.
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