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Can you have 2 3DS with the same 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 many 3DS can I link to my Nintendo account?

Each Nintendo Network ID can be associated to one Wii U console and one Nintendo 3DS family system.
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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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Can I download 3DS games on multiple 3DS?

all purchases are tied to the specific 3ds they are bought on so yes. if you delete a game to make space for another you will be able to download it again later without re-purchasing it. just be careful.
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How do I transfer my 3DS account to a new 3DS?

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 a System in the Nintendo 3DS Family.
  5. Read the information about the transfer and tap Agree.
  6. Tap Send from This System.
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How do I unlink my old 3DS from my Nintendo ID?

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 you transfer 3DS games to another account?

Tap Transfer from Nintendo 3DS. Read the information about the transfer and tap Agree. Tap Send from This System. If you have linked a Nintendo Network ID press Next and use the on-screen keyboard to enter your Nintendo Network ID password.
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Are digital 3DS games tied to account?

For the Nintendo 3DS, eShop downloads are tied to a Nintendo account connected to a player's system and saved to their SD card.
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Are 3DS eShop purchases tied to account?

All purchases and funds added to your Nintendo eShop ID will be retained after creating (or linking) a Nintendo Network ID on the system.
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Can you still download owned games on 3DS?

Important. As of 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Monday, March 27, 2023, it is no longer possible to purchase software or DLC in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS. However, for the foreseeable future, it is still possible to redownload games and DLC that were purchased previously.
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Do I need a separate Nintendo Account for each user?

You'll need a user account in order to play on Nintendo Switch. And if you'd like to use online features, a Nintendo Account must be linked to a user account on your console.
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Can two Nintendo Accounts share games?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. All users on a system will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.
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What does linking a Nintendo Account do?

Linking a Nintendo Account with a user account on Nintendo Switch makes more features accessible, for example: Friend-related features. Posting screenshots/videos on social media networks.
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How do I merge 3DS accounts?

Select Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Select Merge Funds from Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.
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How many people can use the same Nintendo Account?

User accounts are used to manage each player's save data and personal settings. Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch. A user account can also be linked to a Nintendo Account at any time after it is created.
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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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Can 3DS share a account?

Your Club Nintendo account can be linked to multiple systems, but your NNID (What your games are actually under), can only be on one 3DS system and one WiiU. The only way to move that NNID is to do a system transfer, and it will wipe everything from the System you're transferring from.
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Is 3DS account the same as Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Network ID is used to access various online features on the Wii U console or a system in the Nintendo 3DS family. 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.
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Is it illegal to pirate 3DS games?

Video game piracy is illegal. Nintendo opposes those who benefit and trade off the creative work of game developers, artists, animators, musicians, motion capture artists and others.
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Will 3DS online play shut down?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.
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Can you redownload purchased games on a New 3DS?

From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open. Scroll left and select Settings / Other. Scroll down and select Redownloadable Software. Select Redownload next to the software you wish to redownload.
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How many times can you transfer 3DS data?

The number of transfers you have left will be reset to 5 if you delete your Account Activity in Nintendo eShop.
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What happens when you transfer 3DS?

During the transfer, data that is saved on the target unit's system memory is deleted entirely, and is replaced by the source system's data. If there are photographs or audio data saved to the target system's memory, please copy these to an SD Card prior to performing the system transfer.
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How do I deregister my 3DS as primary console?

Complete these steps

Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Scroll down to the Primary Console status. Select Deregister twice to confirm. If your account is set to require a password, you will also need to enter your Nintendo Account password to confirm.
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Can you remove account from 3DS?

If you pass your Nintendo 3DS system onto another person, you may wish to delete your Nintendo eShop account. You can do this by accessing Settings / Other from the Main Menu of Nintendo eShop. There you select Delete Account and follow the instructions on the screen.
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