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Can you download 3DS games on Switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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Can you still download 3DS games from eShop?

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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Can you download DS games on Switch?

But unlike previous Nintendo consoles, DS and 3DS games are not compatible with Nintendo Switch. Due to obvious business reasons, their cartridges are different sizes so they can't be plugged into Switch consoles.
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How do I transfer from 3DS to Switch?

How to transfer Pokemon from 3DS
  1. Open Pokemon Bank on 3DS and select "Move Pokemon to Pokemon Home" from the main menu.
  2. Select which boxes you want to transfer and hit "Done"
  3. Open Pokemon Home and generate a Moving Key.
  4. Select "Begin Move" and enter your Moving Key in Pokemon Bank.
  5. Open Pokemon Home on Nintendo Switch.
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Can I link my 3DS and Switch?

Select your user icon on the Nintendo Switch Home menu. Highlight Friend Suggestions, and then use the L/R Buttons to highlight the picture of the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS systems. Select Next. The Nintendo Switch system will need to have a menu version of 3.0 or higher for Wii U/Nintendo 3DS images to appear.
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How to put 3DS games on Nintendo Switch!

Can you get Pokémon from 3DS to Switch?

On the Nintendo 3DS system (Pokémon Bank)

Select the Boxes you want to move to Pokémon HOME. Press the Y Button, then Yes. Within three minutes (before the Moving Key expires), enter the Moving Key that was displayed on Nintendo Switch.
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Can you buy DS games on Switch store?

You can't play your physical DS games on the switch. But you can play new versions you buy from the official store. The switch is considered a console, and not a handheld.
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Do DS SD cards work on Switch?

Can I use an SD card on Nintendo Switch? Only microSD cards can be used on the Nintendo Switch console. Due to the slot size, SD cards and miniSD cards are not compatible with Nintendo Switch.
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Does Nintendo eShop have DS games?

Nintendo DS and DSi games backward compatible on 3DS, and DSiWare is on the Nintendo eShop.
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Why is Nintendo removing 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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Do 3DS eShop cards work on switch?

Prepaid Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed on Nintendo eShop for consoles in the Nintendo Switch family. As of 29 August 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account on Nintendo eShop for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS.
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Did Nintendo shut down 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. With this closure, many brilliant games will either become unaffordable or even completely unobtainable.
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Where can I download 3DS games?

You can purchase the download version directly from Nintendo eShop and download the game.
  • To access Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS system, select this icon from the HOME Menu.
  • If you don't already have funds, you'll be prompted to "Add Funds".
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Can you buy 3DS games digitally?

In March 2023, though, that will no longer be the case — Nintendo won't let you buy things on the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS eShop “as of late March 2023,” the company announced on Tuesday.
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How many 3DS games exist?

There are 1403 games on this list.
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Is 128GB enough for Switch?

If you're planning on downloading many games, you probably want a high-capacity card like a 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB microSD card. You'll be able to store more than enough games and they'll load faster since they're higher performance cards. For moderate use, a 32GB or 64GB microSD card will work.
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Is 64GB enough for Switch?

You may get away with downloading a handful of games directly to your console, but the onboard 32GB storage can fill up fairly quickly. Even the boosted 64GB inside the Switch OLED isn't enough for most users.
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Is 256GB enough for Switch?

We highly recommend getting a 256GB card. It has the space to hold plenty of saved data, screenshots, and videos. Of course, if you have all the games in the world and want to play any of them at a moment's notice, you'll want to look at something much larger, like a 512GB card for maximum storage.
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How to buy 3DS game?

How to Buy Games from the Nintendo 3DS eShop
  1. Launch your 3DS and open the Nintendo eShop app.
  2. Find the game you want to buy. ...
  3. Once on a game page, you'll see the cost at the top. ...
  4. To buy the game, select Proceed to Purchase. ...
  5. Note the age rating and select Next.
  6. If you agree to Nintendo's cancelation policy, select Agree.
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Can you still download DS games?

Yes, this is possible through Nintendo eShop.
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How do I get DS eShop?

You can gain access to Nintendo eShop by performing a System Update after June 7th, 2011. To do this, your Nintendo 3DS system needs to be connected to the Internet. For more information about System Updates on your Nintendo 3DS system, please click here.
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Can you play Mario Kart 3DS to switch?

No, this one is for the DS and the cartridges are different so it is not comparable with the switch.
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Can you transfer Pokémon from 3DS to Let's Go Pikachu?

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! are not compatible with Nintendo 3DS software such as Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon. You may also find our information on setting up a local or online multiplayer game in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!
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Is Pokémon Bank shutting 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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How do I download 3DS games to my SD card?

How to Transfer Data to an SD Card
  1. Insert the SD card into the system and turn the system on.
  2. Select the System Settings icon from the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  3. Select Data Management.
  4. Tap the Nintendo 3DS Button, and then select Software or Extra Data.
  5. Tap the data that will be moved to the SD card.
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