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Can you play any 3DS games on Switch?

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 I play 3DS games on other consoles?

None of the old DS devices are compatible with 3DS games.

If you have DS games, you can play them on a 2DS and 3DS console. If you're buying a console, go with a 2DS or 3DS if you want to play both DS and 3DS games.
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Can you buy 3DS games on Switch eShop?

As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.
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How do I connect my 3DS to my Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Select your user icon on the Nintendo Switch Home menu.
  2. Highlight Friend Suggestions, and then use the L/R Buttons to highlight the picture of the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS systems. ...
  3. Enter your Nintendo Account password when prompted, then OK.
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Do Nintendo Switch game cards work on 3DS?

Prepaid Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch systems. As of August 29, 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
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How to put 3DS games on Nintendo Switch!

What are Nintendo 3DS games compatible with?

Yes, you will be able to play most Nintendo DS games on your Nintendo 3DS. Exceptions are games that use the GBA Slot. Note that some Nintendo DSi games bought outside the PAL region may not be playable on a Nintendo 3DS from the PAL region.
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How do you play DS and 3DS 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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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. If you're looking for a Mario kart game for the switch, get Mario Kart 8. It is a great game and plays with up to 4 people. Sorry, there was a problem.
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Can you transfer funds from 3DS to Switch?

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 do I connect my 3DS to the eShop?

How to Link to Your Shop Account
  1. Go to the Nintendo eShop by tapping the Nintendo eShop application from the HOME Menu. Scroll all the way to the left and tap the "Settings/Other" button.
  2. From here, scroll down to the "Club Nintendo Account" button and tap it.
  3. Enter your Club Nintendo username and password in the forms.
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Is the 3DS eShop still open?

The Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and the Wii U system will no longer be available as of March 27, 2023. Once the shop closes, you won't be able to purchase digital games (including a variety of past Pokémon titles) for those systems.
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Does the 3DS have DS games on eShop?

Nintendo DS and DSi games backward compatible on 3DS, and DSiWare is on the Nintendo eShop.
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Is the 3DS eShop closing Pokemon bank?

Will Pokemon Bank still cost money? No, players will not have to pay for a Pokemon Bank subscription after the eShop shuts down on March 27. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on Esports, Gaming and more. Currently, it costs $4.99 annually to use Pokemon Bank to store and transfer Pokemon.
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Will DS games ever come to switch?

Back. Three classic role-playing games from the Nintendo DS are now confirmed to be returning on Nintendo Switch in the form of a new remastered collection. In recent years, the Switch has become a new home for a vast number of titles from older Nintendo platforms such as the Wii, Wii U, and occasionally the DS.
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Can you play old Pokemon games on switch?

No, you cannot play original Pokemon games on the Nintendo Switch. These games were not released for the Switch and are not compatible with the console. However, there are other options available for playing these classic Pokemon games, such as using emulation software or playing remastered versions on other platforms.
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Can u play 3DS games on Wii U?

Although the Wii U can't play 3DS games, your computer can with the help of an emulator and ROMs. For example, Citra is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo 3DS that works on Windows, Linux, and macOS computers. The program can open 3DS executable files such as 3DS, 3DSX, ELF, AXF, CCI, CXI, and APP files.
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Are 3DS and Switch eShop funds the same?

Merging the funds between a Nintendo Account and Nintendo Network ID will allow you to share your Nintendo eShop balance between Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo website. Once the funds are merged, the balance will be shared for as long as the Nintendo Network ID and Nintendo Account are linked.
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How do I get money on my 3DS?

Click Shop menu. In the "Nintendo Account balance" section, click Add Funds. Re-enter your password and click OK to proceed. Select how you would like to add funds, and follow the on-screen prompts to enter your payment information.
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Do Wii U and 3DS eShop cards work on switch?

Once redeemed to your Nintendo Account, your balance can be used towards the purchase of digital games for Nintendo Switch, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, DLC, in-game purchases, and Nintendo Switch Online memberships. Digital content can be purchased in Nintendo eShop and on the Nintendo website.
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Can 3DS Amiibo be used on switch?

You can use amiibo on Nintendo Switch by tapping them to the NFC touchpoint on the right Joy-Con or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (sold separately). You can use amiibo on New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL and New Nintendo 2DS XL by tapping them to the NFC area on the bottom screen.
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Why is Mario Kart 8 not on 3DS?

The big reason is power. There 3ds simply can't handle 12 racers on one track with all the items are obstacles as well and Nintendo won't downgrade a game to put it on the 3ds when lost of people have both systems, it just won't sell well enough.
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Can you play 3DS on TV?

No, Nintendo 3DS family systems do not have the ability to connect to a television.
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Can you get emulators on Switch?

yuzu is an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch from the creators of Citra. It is written in C++ with portability in mind, with builds actively maintained for Windows and Linux.
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How many 3DS games exist?

According to Nintendo's eShop data, there are around 1,330 3DS digital titles available to buy in Japan, around 1,070 in Europe and around 1,100 in North America. This includes Virtual Console titles and retail titles with digital versions.
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