Gaming Owning two Switches

[neko_koneko]

So I own both the original Switch and a Switch Lite and was wondering if there was anything I needed to do before I start to use my new Lite.

I have read that you would need to make your Lite the primary Switch etc. from tutorials, but that seems to be just for digital copies of games. Basically I get physical copies of mine except for using the NES/SNES in the Nintendo account, and certain others like visual novels from the e-shop. Anyways, is using the two switches less difficult for physical copies? I have a US and Japanese Nintendo account on my original Switch. It would be nice to just choose a Switch for a particular game and play. Especially for the games with motion-controls and rumble. Will I have to go through system transfer irregardless? Any information or help on this will be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Deleted member 514389]

If you want your saves on the lite, you'll have to transfer saves over, obviously.

I have even heard of people transferring saves to theri lite, when going somewhere, and sending em back to the "home" switch when back home for TV-gaming.
Condition is that both Switches are connected with your NintendoID.

It really depends on what you want to do with your Switches.

 

[Yokimari]

I really wish Nintendo came up with a better way to sync and manage saves across two Switches.

 

[luckyk]

I've ordered a Lite to replace my malfunctioning Switch. I'm probably gonna transfer all my saves over. Losing my Animal Crossing town 30 days in will be a major punch in the gut.