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Can you transfer eShop money 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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Can you transfer eShop money?

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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Can you transfer 3DS eShop games 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.
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How do I link my 3DS account 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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Are eShop purchases tied to account 3DS?

What Happens to My Nintendo eShop Purchases When I Link a Nintendo Network ID? 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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How do I transfer purchases from my 3DS?

Target System
  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 Receive from Nintendo 3DS.
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Is 3DS eShop account same as Switch?

A Nintendo Network ID is an account allowing the user to access online services such as the eShop, Miiverse, and Wii U Chat on the Wii U and 3DS consoles. A Nintendo Account, on the other hand, is an online account that allows you to use online services such as the eShop and online play on the Nintendo Switch console.
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Do Switch eShop cards work on 3DS?

Note: 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. Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed in the eShop on your Nintendo Switch console, as well as on the Nintendo website.
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Can you merge Nintendo Accounts?

We are not able to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one. Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you've purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account.
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Can you link multiple 3DS and Switch?

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.
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Can you download games after 3DS eShop closes?

If someone visits Nintendo eShop and wants to download something on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family systems after March 27, 2023, what are they able to do? On both platforms, users are still able to: Redownload content they own. Download existing software updates.
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Will Pokemon Bank work after eShop closes?

Despite the Nintendo eShop's demise, Pokemon Bank and Poke Transfer will still work like normal after the platform shuts down.
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Can you transfer eShop games to a new Switch?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.
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Can I refund Nintendo eShop funds?

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. We also encourage you to visit nintendo.com for information about the games available for our systems.
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How do I transfer money to a switch?

How do you want to add funds to your Nintendo Account?
  1. Select your user icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information.
  2. Select “Add Funds” in the upper-right corner.
  3. Select “PayPal”. ...
  4. Link your PayPal account to your Nintendo Account, if you have not already done so.
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Does eShop money expire?

There is a maximum unused Account balance that may be stored on a single Account, and the card may, as a result, be temporarily unredeemable. Card balance does not expire, and there are no fees associated with the card.
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Can I have 2 switches on one account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.
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How do I get funds on my 3DS 2023?

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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Can you transfer games between Nintendo Accounts?

From within the System Settings of the original console, use the option to Transfer Your User and Save Data for each account you wish to transfer. You can also select Transfer Your Save Data if you want to move an individual game save file to a different system.
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Will Pokemon Bank be free?

Article updated March 7, 2023. With the discontinuation of the Nintendo eShop service for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, the Pokémon Bank service for Nintendo 3DS will become available at no cost to users.
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Can I use Nintendo eShop Card to buy Switch?

A: No. Nintendo eshop cards can only be used on nintendo eshop for games or in game purchases.
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Why is Nintendo removing 3DS eShop?

Officially, Nintendo's FAQ on the eShop closures says “this is part of the natural life cycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time.” The answer doesn't get into specifics and might confuse those still playing games on the system or fans of games only available on Wii U or 3DS.
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How do I know if my 3DS and Switch accounts are linked?

Select User Settings. Scroll down to the Nintendo Account section, then select Check Your Account Information. If Link Nintendo Account is displayed here, then a Nintendo Account has not yet been linked to the user profile.
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What is Faketik 3DS?

faketik is a homebrew application that can generate and install "fake tickets" to make missing titles re-appear on Nintendo 3DS family systems.
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Can you redeem funds on 3DS?

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 Nintendo 3DS. However, Nintendo eShop Cards can still be redeemed when purchasing Nintendo 3DS digital content online through the My Nintendo Store.
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