The Nintendo Switch 2 is a huge improvement over its predecessor, though it does need some more updates in order to be a must-have. Not every Switch 1 game is fully compatible yet, and upgraded analogs would make this system even better. Still, it’s everything fans of the original wanted from a successor, and most people are happy with it.
Naturally, gamers will want to share their screenshots from the new console. Showing off those shiny graphics from Mario Kart World has been fairly popular on social media. Luckily, there are multiple ways to share your screenshots from the Switch 2 to your PC, though one is a bit unconventional.
How Do You Transfer Switch 2 Photos and Videos to a PC?
To transfer photos and videos from your Switch 2 to a PC, follow these simple instructions:
- On the Switch 2 Home menu, go to System Settings
- Scroll down and go to Data Management
- Scroll down again and pick Manage Screenshots and Videos
- Select Copy to a Computer via USB Connection
- Plug the transfer cable into the bottom USB-C slot
Before anyone asks, yes, fans have to stick the cable into that bottom USB-C slot. Nintendo Life has tried using the top USB-C cable, but it told them to put it in the bottom one. It seems that the company has reasons for doing this, but it’s still an oddity for the new system.
How Do You Transfer Switch 2 Photos and Videos to Your Phone?
To transfer photos and videos from your Switch 2 to a phone, it’s just as simple as the previous process, if not more:
- On the Switch 2 Home menu, go to Album
- Choose your desired photo or video and press A
- Pick Send to Smartphone
- Choose how many photos you want to transfer
- When the QR pops up, use your phone to read it
- Connect to the network Nintendo gives you
- Download and save the photos on your phone
That might sound more complicated, but it’s actually a lot easier in practice. For one thing, you won’t have to use a USB-C cable for anything. Just make sure your internet is good, and your photos will be transferred with little to no issue.
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