Can you share digital 3DS games?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account

Nintendo Account

A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty service.

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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.

Can you share downloaded games on 3DS?

The short answer is no, you can't transfer individual eShop games. From Nintendo's 3DS General Information page: Can the downloadable version of a Nintendo 3DS game be transferred to another 3DS console? It is not possible to transfer a specific software title to another Nintendo 3DS console.

Are digital 3DS games tied to account?

All 3DS/2DS systems require transferring the digital game license to a different 3DS/2DS by way of a system transfer. In short, the digital games are tied to the physical 3DS/2DS, not to the Nintendo Network ID. Helpful?

Can you share 3DS cartridges?

If you have Mario Kart 7 as a cartridge, you can simply lend it. However, if you purchased Mario Kart 7 from the eShop or if it was pre-installed on your 3DS console, it is tied to that specific system (and/or SD card) and cannot be shared with someone else.

Are eShop purchases tied to account 3DS?

All game licenses purchased prior to linking a Nintendo Network ID. Funds added prior to linking a Nintendo Network ID. (See What is NOT retained for restrictions.) Additionally, if a Nintendo Network ID is linked to both a Wii U and a Nintendo 3DS, the Nintendo eShop balance is consolidated and shared between them.

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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."

Can you still redownload 3DS games after eShop closes?

Even with the eShop shutdown next year, Nintendo stated that Wii U and 3DS players will be able to redownload games and DLC. Online play on either system, along with the ability to receive software updates, shall continue to function for "the foreseeable future."

Do digital 3DS games save to 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.

Can you have two of the same game on a 3DS?

3DS downloads are tied to the console, so if you buy it once, it will only be valid for the 3DS it is downloaded to. If all of the kids want to play together, you will need multiple copies of the game (one per 3DS) for them to do so.

Can you have 2 3DS with the same account?

It is not possible to link the same Nintendo Network account to multiple Wii U or multiple Nintendo 3DS family systems at the same time.

How do I gift a digital 3DS game?

It is not possible to send a gift in the Nintendo eShop (on-device or off-device). You may consider gifting a prepaid Nintendo eShop card or a download code instead. Prepaid Nintendo eShop funds cards are available in most retailers.

Are digital games linked to account or console?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.

How many digital games can 3DS hold?

We've all experienced the irksome problem of running out of storage space on our 3DS consoles, but it would appear that even the most spacious SD card in the world won't help overcome this issue totally — the hardware seems to have a maximum ceiling of 300 applications.

Can Nintendo Digital games be shared?

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.

Can you share downloaded Nintendo games?

Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*. Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console.

Where are 3DS digital games stored?

Nintendo 3DS family-specific content (Nintendo 3DS downloadable software, applications, and videos) must be downloaded to the SD card. This content cannot be moved to the System Memory. Nintendo DSiWare downloads to the System Memory, but can be moved to an SD card for storage.

Can you copy 3DS games to another SD card?

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.

Can you still buy 3DS games on eShop?

With the both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop closing officially on the 27th of March 2023, players will no longer be able to purchase digital.

How does 3DS digital download work?

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).

Can I transfer digital games from 3DS to 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.

Can you refund digital games on 3DS?

We are unable to provide refunds or exchanges for mistaken purchases. Please be sure to read the game descriptions and check out the screen shots available through the Nintendo eShop before making purchases.

How long will 3DS eShop last?

March 27, 2023 will mark the end of an era, when it will no longer be possible to purchase digital games through the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops, but there are still some things players can do to prepare for the shutdown.

How long will Nintendo support 3DS eShop?

Information. As of March 27, 2023, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It will also no longer be possible to download free content, including game demos.

Can you redownload preinstalled games 3DS?

The software should appear on the HOME Menu when the system is first turned on. Pre-installed software that has been deleted from the SD card can be re-downloaded from the eShop at no cost.