Is it possible to transfer save files from cartridge version of game to digital version?
5 years ago
California, USA

I have recently gotten into speed running, and have never realized that loading times (especially on the switch) in digital versions of games are much faster than SD and cartridge. I would like to start running this game, but I am wondering: if I were to get the digital version of the game, is it possible to transfer my save data from my cartridge version of MK8DX to the digital version if I were to buy it from the eShop, and if so how? I don't want to have to go through all the Grand Prix cups to get back all my kart combo's and star rankings. I know you could do something of similar fashion on the 3ds, but I want to make sure there is a way to do it on the switch before I go out and spend another $60 to buy the game again. Any help at all is valuable.

California, USA

Don't quote me on this but im pretty sure save data is already saved on system memory/SD Card memory. So picking up the digital version of the game it will just use that pre existing save data. While typing this i found a reddit post that says the same thing. https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/6wxkrq/if_i_buy_a_digital_game_that_i_already_have_the/

California, USA

Well that is incredibly convenient, thank you, Slane

Netherlands

I remember back from MK8 on Wii U that switching from disk to digital kept my save files. I would assume that would be the same for the Switch too.

Kansas, USA

Yeah, Switch save files are stored on the system, so it should work for both.

Victoria, Australia

It should, I did something similar for Mario Kart 8 (Wii U) and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and it kept my save files. Save files are stored on the system and not on the disc/cartridge.