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Can you backup 3DS game saves?

The Save-Data Backup feature allows you to back up save data from downloadable Nintendo 3DS software and most Virtual Console games. You cannot back up save data from retail versions of Nintendo 3DS software, DSiWare, and GameBoy Advance software.
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Can you copy 3DS save data?

Connect to Nintendo eShop and download the Save Data Transfer Tool. Insert the retail version of the software into your Nintendo 3DS system. From the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu, select "Save Data Transfer Tool". Follow the on-screen instructions carefully and tap the transfer button when ready to transfer the save data.
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Are 3DS saves on the SD card?

Do Nintendo 3DS Games Save to the SD Card/microSD Card/System Memory? No. While some Game Cards do save SpotPass and StreetPass information to the SD card or system memory, game progress (levels completed, items collected, etc.) is saved to the Nintendo 3DS Game Card.
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How do I backup my 3DS to my computer?

Insert the SD card from the source system into your PC, and copy the whole Nintendo 3DS folder from the SD card to any location on the PC. Then, insert a blank microSD card into the PC, and copy that Nintendo 3DS folder from the PC to the microSD card.
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Can you put a 3DS SD card in a computer?

If you are using a microSD Card or microSDHC Card, you will need an adapter if your PC or Mac does not have a microSD Card slot. If you are removing the microSD Card from a New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL, you will need a size #0 crosshead screwdriver.
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3DS Checkpoint Save Manager! (Backup & Restore Game Saves)

Where does 3DS backup save?

Backups of save data are stored on the SD card inserted into your system. You may find information on copying microSD Card content over a wireless network using a New Nintendo 3DS XL helpful.
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How do I backup my 3DS games to my SD card?

Dumping a Game Cartridge
  1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. ...
  2. Navigate to [C:] GAMECART.
  3. Follow the steps applicable to your game cartridge: ...
  4. Select “Copy to 0:/gm9/out”
  5. Your non-installable .3ds or .nds formatted file will be outputted to the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card.
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Can you transfer 3DS data between SD cards?

You can save software to another SD Card, but cannot later combine the contents of multiple SD Cards. In order to transfer data, you will need a computer and a commercially available SD Card reader / writer and should transfer the entire “Nintendo 3DS” folder to the target SD Card.
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What is 3DS save data transfer tool?

The Save Data Transfer Tool is used to transfer save data; it does not copy save data. Once transferred, the original save data is deleted. Depending on the game, extra data may be saved onto an SD Card (StreetPass data, SpotPass data, etc.).
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Does 3DS system transfer delete save data?

Yes, the data on the target system will be deleted, according to support. nintendo "you cannot perform a system transfer if the target system has a Nintendo Network ID linked. You must format the target system to remove the Nintendo Network ID link prior to transferring content."
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Can you transfer data from 3DS to 3DS?

Select Transfer from a System in the Nintendo 3DS Family on both machines. On the new system that you want to move the data to (Target System), select Receive from Nintendo 3DS. On the system that you are transferring data from (Source System), please select Send from this System.
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How do you transfer data from a broken 3DS to a new 3DS?

If you have the SD card that keeps all the data, all you need to do is log in to your new 3DS. After that, all the saved files and games on the old 3DS will be transferred to the new one. But you also need to make sure that your Nintendo network-id is logged in.
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Why is the Nintendo 3DS eShop closing?

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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How do I redownload old games on my 3DS?

  1. From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  2. Scroll left and select Settings / Other. ...
  3. Scroll down and select Redownloadable Software.
  4. Select Redownload next to the software you wish to redownload.
  5. Select Download.
  6. Select Download Later or Download Now.
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How do I transfer game data from one 3DS to another?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings Icon and then Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. Tap 3 and then System Transfer.
  4. Tap Transfer from Nintendo 3DS.
  5. Read the information about the transfer and tap Agree.
  6. Tap Send from This System.
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Where do I put .3DS files on SD card?

Convert . 3ds to . cia
  1. Insert your 3DS SD card into your PC.
  2. Create a folder called in inside the /gm9/ folder on your SD card if it doesn't exist already.
  3. Copy your .3ds rom file to the /gm9/in/ folder on your SD card.
  4. Insert your SD card into your 3DS.
  5. Power your 3DS on while holding [START] to boot into GodMode9.
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How do I backup my 3DS games to the FBI?

Once in the Gateway 3DS menu, scroll to the right until "Backup 3DS Game Cartridge" is selected. Hit the "a" button to select this option, and then hit the "start" button to begin dumping the game. Take note of the last four digits of the game code. This will take some time, especially if your game is very large.
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Does 3DS have built in memory?

The system includes 2 GB of eMMC flash memory manufactured by either Toshiba or Samsung. The system's memory can be expanded via an SD memory card slot, which supports SD and SDHC memory cards. All the Nintendo 3DS systems come packaged with a 2 GB SD card while Nintendo 3DS XL systems include a 4 GB SDHC card.
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Can you hook up a 3DS to a TV?

No, Nintendo 3DS family systems do not have the ability to connect to a television.
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How do I stream my 3DS to my computer without a capture card?

If you want to record 3DS gameplay without a capture card then you may need NTR CFW streaming software on your device. It is a custom firmware that can help to handle the streaming process with ease.
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Can you use a 3DS without a Nintendo account?

Nintendo 3DS family

A Nintendo Network ID is required to access some online features, but not all of them. A Nintendo Network ID is required in order to access the following features: Download demos or free software from the Nintendo eShop.
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What is the max size SD card for 3DS?

The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems are compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB in size, and SDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size. All other SD Card types are not considered compatible. miniSD and microSD cards are compatible with the use of an SD card adapter.
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Can a 3DS use a 32GB SD card?

Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS systems work with SD Cards up to 2 GB in memory, and SDHC cards from 4 GB to 32 GB. You can use the SD Card included with your Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL or Nintendo 2DS system, or the following Nintendo-authorised SDHC Cards: 8 GB [RVL-037] or 16 GB [RVL-038].
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