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Can you use a 3DS SD card on another 3DS?

Put your SD Card into the card reader on your PC (or connect it via an external device). Select and format the memory card with the FAT32 file format and create a partition with the cluster size set to 32KB. Set it to the primary partition and your card should be usable with any Nintendo 3DS.
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Can you put an SD card from one 3DS to another?

You can transfer your Nintendo 3DS games from one 3DS memory card to another easily. So, if you have not enough space for more of your data, you do not have to delete the old one. You can simply transfer that old data into another 3DS memory SD card following the steps you are about to read in this article.
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What happens if I put my SD card in another 3DS?

Your 3DS would treat the SD card as a brand new SD card. It would create a new folder in /Nintendo 3DS and not access any existing data, as it cannot do that.
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How do I transfer my 3DS data to another 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 change my 3DS SD card without losing data?

For transferring data between SD cards or microSD cards
  1. Remove the SD Card from the system.
  2. Insert the SD Card with the Nintendo 3DS data into the SD Card Slot or the SD Card reader/writer.
  3. Open Windows Explorer (for PC) or Finder (for Mac) and access the SD Card.
  4. Highlight the data and drag it to the desktop.
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Upgrading Nintendo 3DS SD card without losing everything

Why wont my 3DS recognize my SD card?

Insert the SD Card and turn the system on. If the error message mentions that the SD card may be full, try deleting unused content. If the problem is occurring with a specific downloadable game or application, use the Nintendo 3DS Download Repair Tool to check the game or application for errors and repair if necessary.
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How many 3DS games can 32GB hold?

A 32GB card is around 250,000 blocks. Definitely over 100, and probably up to around 200 eShop games would fit. As for Zelda being up to 1GB, A Link Between Worlds is 5,437 blocks (680MB) and Ocarina of Time is 3,644 blocks (455MB). Nintendo's first party games tend to be smaller than 3rd party, but not always.
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How do I transfer save data from one 3DS to another?

Connect to Nintendo eShop and download the Save Data Transfer Tool. Insert the retail version of the software into your Nintendo 3DS system. From the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu, select "Save Data Transfer Tool". Follow the on-screen instructions carefully and tap the transfer button when ready to transfer the save data.
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Can two 3DS have the same Nintendo 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.
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Can you transfer funds from one 3DS to another?

Funds can only be transferred to a different system by performing a system transfer. This will transfer the entire Nintendo eShop account (unused funds, software purchases, and associated save data) to a different system in the Nintendo 3DS family.
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Can you put an SD card in a new 3DS XL?

For New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL

Ensure that the microSD card is facing away from the system and insert it into the microSD card slot until it clicks into place. Replace the battery cover.
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What happens if I put my SD card in another switch?

You can also use a given microSD card in one Switch: If you plug your microSD card into another Switch, that Switch will format the microSD card, deleting all the data on it. The only files you can pass between microSD cards are screenshots and videos.
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Which SD card is best for 3DS?

Top 5 Best SD Cards for 3DS
  • Sandisk 16GB SD SDHC - Reliable.
  • Sandisk 32GB SD SDHC - Universal.
  • Amplim TF - High speed.
  • SanDisk Ultra 128GB SDXC - Good compatibility.
  • PNY 128GB Elite - High capasity.
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How do you use a 128GB SD card on a new 3DS?

Format 64GB, 128GB SD card for 3DS via freeware
  1. Connect the 64GB, 128GB or even larger SD card to the computer. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant. ...
  2. In the popping up window, choose "FAT32" file system for the SD card. ...
  3. Click on "Apply" on the toolbar and then "Proceed" to execute the operation.
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Are 3DS purchases tied to account?

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).
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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 unlink a Nintendo ID from a 3DS?

Complete these steps. 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 backup 3DS SD card?

To back up your 3DS SD card data, you will need to duplicate it in its entirety and keep the data safe — this could be stored on a PC, for example, or copied to a separate SD card and stored safely. We would recommend doing both and testing the second SD card in your console to ensure it works correctly.
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What is Faketik 3DS?

faketik generates and installs "fake tickets" to make missing titles re-appear on Nintendo 3DS family systems. License: MIT.
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Can you redownload 3DS games on another 3DS?

Find a way to unlink your NNID from the 3DS you lost, sign into your NNID on your new 3DS, then open up the eShop. Go to re-download software and your games should be there.
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What is the biggest SD card 3DS?

The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems are compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB in size, and SDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size. All other SD Card types are not considered compatible. miniSD and microSD cards are compatible with the use of an SD card adapter.
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How many 3DS blocks is 1GB?

For example, a 1GB card should have a little over 8,000 blocks available, but there may already be some files stored on the card.
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How much RAM is in a 3DS?

The system contains 128 MB of random-access memory (RAM) consisting of 128 MB of FCRAM developed by Fujitsu, with a peak bandwidth of 3.2 GB/s.
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Are 3DS SD cards region locked?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL systems are region locked.
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