Does Pokémon save to the cartridge or the Switch? (Does Nintendo save Pokémon games to the cartridge?)
When I was adventuring the Paldea region, a disturbing thought hit me. Will my game progress be saved on the Switch or the cartridge?
This thought disturbed me so much that I had to seek answers from trusted sources and understand better.
Join me as I explain in this article whether Pokémon saves to the cartridge or the Switch 😊.
Will I lose my Pokémon progress if I get a new Switch?
No. For as long as you transfer your saved data correctly to your new Switch, you won’t lose your Pokémon progress 💪.
You can either system transfer or transfer the save data to a MicroSD card and then transfer it to the new Switch.
Can you change the game cartridge while Switch is on?
Yes. You can safely change a game cartridge while the Switch is on🔥. To do so:
- Press the Home button
- Locate the game card slot and remove the current game card
- Insert your game card, and it will start loading automatically without the need to restart the Switch.
Can you use the same game cartridge on two switches?
Yes, since the save date is saved to the console and not on the game cartridge, you can use the same game cartridge on two switches.
However, you cannot use the same game cartridge on two switches simultaneously.
Do you have to have the same cartridge to continue a game in Nintendo Switch?
No. Save data is stored internally and not on the game cartridge, and thus, you don’t need the same cartridge to continue a game in Nintendo Switch. The save data will allow you to continue your exploration regardless of the cartridge.
This means you can use a different game cartridge of the same ‘game’ and continue from where you left off for as long as the region matches.
How do you save Pokémon game progress to switch?
To save your Pokémon game progress to switch, you need to follow the steps provided below 👇:
- On your controller, press the Home button to pause the game.
- Navigate to the Pause menu.
- Select save
- Choose the location where you want to save your progress and confirm it.
- Select ‘Save game’.
Summary
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Will I lose my Pokémon progress if I get a new Switch? |
No, you won’t. You can system transfer your save file or transfer the save data from your old Switch to a MicroSD and then transfer it to your new Switch. |
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Can you change the game cartridge while Switch is on? |
Yes, you can change the game cartridge while the Switch is on. |
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Can you use the same game cartridge on two switches? |
Yes. However, you cannot use the same game cartridge on two switches simultaneously. |
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Do you have to have the same cartridge to continue a game in Nintendo Switch? | Since the save data is stored internally and not on the game cartridge, you do not have to have the same cartridge to continue a game. However, the cartridge should be of the same game, and you can continue with your game for as long as the region matches. |
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How do you save Pokémon game progress to switch? |
First, pause the game and navigate to the save menu. Select save, choose the location where to save, and confirm save. |
