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Can you use a 3DS without a Nintendo account?

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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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ID is required to download demos or free software from the Nintendo eShop. A Nintendo Network ID is not required to do the following: Create a Mii and local user nickname.
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Do you need a Nintendo Account to use 3DS?

A Nintendo Network ID is required to download free software and demos from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS, as well as to post content to Miiverse. If you wish to use these services, please register a Nintendo Network ID.
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Do you need a Nintendo Account for DS?

Nintendo Network IDs are used for online features on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family (such as online multiplayer or interactions) and for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop. A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems (such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases).
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What do I do if I don't have a Nintendo Network ID?

Visit the Forgot NNID website. Enter the E-Mail Address associated with your account into the appropriate field. Select either Birth Date or Nickname. Enter either your birthdate or the Nickname associated with the Mii on your system.
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Can I have a Nintendo Account without a Nintendo?

Yes, you can create a Nintendo Account even if you don't own a Nintendo system.
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Can a 14 year old have a Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older. However, Nintendo Account users age 18 and older can create and add up to five Nintendo Accounts for children (age 17 and under) to their Nintendo Account.
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Does everyone need a Nintendo Account?

Multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership. If one player purchases a family membership, the others will still need to be added to the family group to use the service.
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Does formatting 3DS remove Nintendo ID?

Format the Nintendo 3DS family system. Formatting the system will remove the Nintendo Network ID, so that a different one can be linked or created. Nintendo Network accounts removed via system formatting can be linked again to the same system in the future.
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Does Nintendo delete inactive accounts?

Once the 30-day time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored. Nintendo Accounts for children can only be reactivated through the parent/guardian's account.
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How do I remove My Nintendo ID from my 3DS?

Complete these steps
  1. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
  2. Select Nintendo Network ID Settings.
  3. Select Other.
  4. Select Delete Nintendo Network ID.
  5. If prompted, enter the 4-digit PIN and select OK.
  6. Select your reason for deleting from the options on the screen.
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Can I still buy games on 3DS eShop?

Sadly, the success of the Nintendo Switch means that era of the 3DS has finally come to an end, with both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop closing on the 27th of March 2023. With this closure, many brilliant games will either become unaffordable or even completely unobtainable.
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Can I buy 3DS games online?

In March 2023, though, that will no longer be the case — Nintendo won't let you buy things on the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS eShop “as of late March 2023,” the company announced on Tuesday.
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How do I create a 3DS account?

Go to the Nintendo Account website and click Sign in/Create account. Click Create a Nintendo Account. Fill in the required information, then click Submit.
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Is Netflix free on Nintendo 3DS?

Netflix is an app for Nintendo 3DS that will allow the 3DS to stream movies and shows instantly to watch on the screen. It came out on July 14th, 2011, as a free download in the Nintendo eShop.
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How do you make a Nintendo 3DS account?

Go to http://accounts.nintendo.com and click “Sign in / Create account.” Click “Create a Nintendo Account.” Fill in the required information, then click “Submit.”
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What happens if you hack a 3DS?

Hacking your 3DS or 2DS system can cause permanent damage to your 3DS or 2DS system if it's not done right. In rare cases, it may be rendered a permanently unusable paper weight. Additionally, Nintendo has been known to ban users with hacked systems.
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How do I wipe my 3DS before selling it?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS, tap the right arrow three times until you reach page four, then tap Format System Memory. ...
  4. Tap OK when asked if you are ready to connect to the Internet.
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What to delete when selling 3DS?

Please ensure that prior to sale, your Nintendo 3DS/2DS console is ready for sale by formatting the system memory of the device. All data, accounts, digital games, and any personal information on the device must be wiped prior to selling the device.
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Is it worth getting a Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Switch Online Review: An Essential Purchase, but Skip the Upgrades. Nintendo's subscription service offers online play, free games and cloud saves. It's essential for most, but you probably only need the cheapest plan.
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How to get Nintendo online for free?

Select Nintendo Switch Online on the left side of the screen. Select Free Trial from the banner at the top of the screen. If this option does not appear, then you either already have an existing Nintendo Switch Online membership or you have already received the free trial.
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Why do I need a Nintendo online account?

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that lets members enjoy online play in compatible Nintendo Switch games, access a selection of classic NES™ and Super NES™ games with new online functionality, back up save data for most games, and use additional features for the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app.
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Can I sell My Nintendo account?

No. Per the Nintendo Account Agreement and Nintendo Network Agreement and Privacy Policy, your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) can't be transferred or sold to another person.
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Is a Nintendo child account free?

No. A one-time charge of $0.50 is required for the first Nintendo Account for a child that is added to a parent/guardian's Nintendo Account. This verifies that a parent or guardian has granted permission for the child to have a Nintendo Account.
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Does Nintendo online give free games?

Do I get free, exclusive games for having a Nintendo Switch Online membership? The Tetris® 99 and PAC-MAN™ 99 games are exclusively available to active Nintendo Switch Online members at no extra cost.
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