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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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How do I remove my Nintendo Network ID from my lost 3DS?

Complete these steps
  1. Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account.
  2. Click User info, then scroll down to the Linked accounts section and click Edit.
  3. To unlink an NNID from your Nintendo Account, click the checkmark next to Nintendo Network ID to remove the link.
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What happens if I format my 3DS?

Data stored on the SD Card, with the exception of photos and videos that you've recorded, will be invalidated. Any downloaded software will need to be redownloaded after the format.
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Can you delete Nintendo ID?

Sign into your Nintendo Account via the Nintendo Account website, and select Other Settings. Click the Delete Account link at the bottom of the page. Read through the onscreen information regarding Nintendo Account deletion. Once you have read the information, click Deactivate and Delete.
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What happens when you delete a Nintendo ID on 3DS?

A deleted Nintendo Network ID cannot be used again to create a new account. Once it is deleted, that username is gone. The Nintendo Network ID should only be deleted if you do not want to use it or access purchases made with it (on Wii U or Nintendo 3DS) ever again.
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Does Deleting Nintendo ID delete everything?

Deleting the Nintendo Network ID will also delete all Nintendo eShop licenses and balances on both the Wii U AND Nintendo 3DS family systems. Deleted Nintendo Network accounts cannot be recovered. This includes ALL purchases or funds lost when the account is deleted.
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Should I wipe my 3DS before selling it?

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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What happens if I delete my Nintendo user?

Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including but not limited to: Mission status, points and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program. Digital content that you purchased or acquired and that is linked to your Nintendo Account, including in-app content and coins.
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How do I wipe my 3DS?

Tap Format again to erase the data.
  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 Format.
  5. Tap Format again to erase the data.
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How do I transfer my Nintendo Network ID 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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Can a Nintendo 3DS be tracked?

The New 3DS XL does not include any tracking software by default on it. Assuming you lost it and it could had been stolen, I recommend you report the Serial Number that is on the box to either game shops (in case the thief will want to sell it) or to the police. to the wrist strap holes.
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What does formatting an SD card do on a 3DS?

Formatting this SD card will remove all existing data.
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Can you remove a Nintendo Account from a 3DS?

Select the Nintendo eShop icon on the system's HOME menu. Scroll left and select Settings/Other. Scroll down and select Delete Account. Select Delete, then select Enter Serial Number.
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Can I use a 3DS without a NNID?

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Prior to March 27, 2023, a Nintendo Network ID was 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. Save game progress.
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How do I get my old 3DS account back?

What to do
  1. Visit the Forgot NNID website.
  2. Enter the E-Mail Address associated with your account into the appropriate field.
  3. Select either Birth Date or Nickname. ...
  4. Select Send.
  5. An e-mail with your Nintendo Network ID(s) will be sent to the e-mail address associated to your Nintendo Network account.
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Does factory reset delete everything on 3DS?

Restoring the console to factory settings will delete all data, and you will no longer be able to use data saved on a microSD card. The following types of data, saved in the system memory, will all be deleted: Software data. Save data.
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What is a soft reset 3DS?

It involves holding certain buttons on the game system at the same time, which causes the game to return to the startup screen. A "soft reset" contrasts to a "hard reset", which is restarting the game by rebooting the system itself.
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How do I find my Nintendo Network ID?

From the HOME Menu, tap Friend List on the left. Your Nintendo Network ID will be displayed in orange lettering, in the top-right corner. You can also view your Nintendo Network ID if you tap on your profile to open up more details.
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Do inactive Nintendo Accounts get deleted?

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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What is a Nintendo Network ID?

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, prior to March 27, 2023, were used for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
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How do I delete Nintendo data?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
  2. Scroll down and select Data Management, then Delete Save Data. ...
  3. Select the game title for which you want to delete the save data.
  4. If available, select the User for which you want to delete the save data, or select Delete All Save Data for this Software.
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Are 3DS purchases tied to the console?

Developers can also release demos of both digital and physical games on the eShop. Currently, purchases made through the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS are tied to the system that they were purchased from, and they can only be transferred by contacting Nintendo's customer service.
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Does resetting 3DS delete games?

If you mean that you would go into your settings and do a full reset of the console, then yes, everything would be erased. All of your games, any other content, likely even your user account would be erased.
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Can you sell a 3DS to Gamestop without the charger?

Charge any device(s) you are bringing in for trade. Bring any cords, power chargers and related accessories for products you are trading.
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