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Can two 3DS have the same Nintendo Account?

It is not possible to link the same Nintendo Network
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A Nintendo Network ID (NNID) is created and used on a Wii U and/or Nintendo 3DS family system. NNIDs are used for online features (such as online multiplayer or interactions) and for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
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account to multiple Wii U or multiple Nintendo 3DS family systems at the same time
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How do I link my Nintendo account to another 3DS?

  1. From the HOME menu, select System Settings.
  2. Select Nintendo Network ID Settings, then select Next.
  3. Select Link an Existing ID.
  4. Read through the information regarding Nintendo eShop, Country settings, account deletion, linking, and Parental Controls.
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Can you use the same Nintendo Account on two profiles?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.
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Are 3DS purchases tied to account?

For Nintendo 3DS game purchases, you'll need to link your Nintendo Network ID (NNID) to your Nintendo Account before you can complete your purchase. The games you buy will be automatically downloaded to the system that is associated with your Nintendo Account (Nintendo Switch) or NNID (Nintendo 3DS).
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Can you unlink a Nintendo ID from a 3DS?

Complete these steps. Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click User info, then scroll down to the Linked accounts section and click Edit. To unlink an NNID from your Nintendo Account, click the checkmark next to Nintendo Network ID to remove the link.
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Can I Use My Nintendo ID on Another 3DS?

Can you transfer 3DS games to another account?

Target System

From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings Icon and then Open. Tap 3 and then System Transfer. Tap Transfer from Nintendo 3DS. Read the information about the transfer and tap Agree.
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What happens if I delete my NNID on 3DS?

The Nintendo eShop and all associated purchases will be deleted, and cannot be downloaded. This applies to purchases made with this Nintendo Network ID both on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Any remaining balance in the Nintendo eShop account will be deleted and cannot be recovered or refunded.
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Why is Nintendo shutting down 3DS eShop?

WHY is this happening? Here's Nintendo's statement on the subject: "This is part of the natural lifecycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time. We are providing this notice more than a year in advance of the end of purchases so users will have plenty of time to prepare."
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Is Nintendo shutting down the 3DS eShop?

Sadly, the success of the Nintendo Switch means that era of the 3DS has finally come to an end, with both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop closing on the 27th of March 2023.
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Is 3DS account the same as Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Network ID is required to use online services on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Currently, you can create a Nintendo Network ID using either a Wii U console or a system in the Nintendo 3DS family. A Nintendo Account is different from a Nintendo Network ID, and is used mainly on Nintendo Switch, smart device and PC.
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Can two people share a Nintendo online account?

Up to 7 additional members can be added to a Nintendo Account family group. When any member of a family group purchases a Nintendo Switch Online family membership, the Nintendo Switch Online service is available to everyone in the family group. Each family group has one admin.
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Do I need a separate Nintendo Account for each user?

Create user accounts for each person who will play on Nintendo Switch. Choose an icon and a nickname for all users. As a rule, games store save data by user account. If you share your console with your family, create a user for each person.
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Can you make 2 Nintendo Accounts with the same email?

Only a single email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account. If the email address you have entered is already registered, it cannot be used again. Alternatively, this can occur if you are trying to sign in with a Nintendo Network ID.
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Why can't i link my Nintendo ID to my 3ds?

The Nintendo 3DS can have only one active Nintendo Network ID registered to it at one time. If a previous account exists on the system, it will need to be removed before a new account can be created or linked.
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Can I use the same Nintendo Account on my 3ds and switch?

A Switch Nintendo account and a 3DS Nintendo Network ID are two different account systems. They are just two different things you sign up for. You can however link a Nintendo (Switch) account with a Nintendo Network ID on the Nintendo website once both are created.
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Why don't they sell 3DS anymore?

A high asking price for the time of over £200, coupled with a lacklustre list of initial games, hurt sales. The fact that the key feature of 3D had to be tried in person was another obstacle. On top of that, some users reported that the 3D effect made them feel sick.
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When can you not buy 3DS games anymore?

Notice of End of Purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS - Update February 2023. As of 27 March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases on Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. It will also no longer be possible to download free content, including game demos.
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Are they no longer making 3DS games?

UPDATE 7/19: Nintendo has now confirmed that both the Wii U and 3DS eShops will close on March 27, 2023. After that date it will still be possible to redownload purchased content (games, DLC), get software updates, and play online "for the foreseeable future."
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Can you redownload games on 3DS after eShop closes?

Themes for your Nintendo 3DS family system are not downloaded from the Nintendo eShop, but are instead purchased and downloaded through the Theme Shop . Once deleted, Nintendo eShop purchases can be redownloaded at no cost. Downloaded items appear as a gift on the HOME Menu.
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Is Pokémon Bank free on 3DS?

Following on from Nintendo's announcement it would discontinue the 3DS eShop and the Wii U eShop as of March 2023, The Pokémon Company has announced it will be making the Pokémon Bank service on 3DS entirely free.
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Will Pokémon Bank still work after 2023?

What Will Happen To Pokémon Bank After The eShop Closes Down? While Pokémon Bank is still available for download from the eShop till March 2023, the app will vanish for good for those who have yet to download it after the date hits.
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Does deleting a Nintendo Account unlink it?

Important. Once a Nintendo Account is linked to a user account, this link cannot be undone. The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console.
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How do I reset my Nintendo ID on my 3DS?

What to do
  1. Visit the Forgot NNID website.
  2. Enter the E-Mail Address associated with your account into the appropriate field.
  3. Select either Birth Date or Nickname. ...
  4. Select Send.
  5. An e-mail with your Nintendo Network ID(s) will be sent to the e-mail address associated to your Nintendo Network account.
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What does linking NNID to Nintendo Account do?

Once your Nintendo Account is linked to your Nintendo Network ID (NNID), you will earn Gold Points for all eligible Nintendo 3DS and Wii U digital purchases that you make with your NNID. Learn more about How to Link or Unlink a Nintendo Network ID to a Nintendo Account.
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