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How do I download digital codes to my 3DS?

From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon. Select Menu, then select Redeem Download Code. Tap the box that says, Enter a download code. Use the touchscreen to enter the download code and tap OK.
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How do I download digital games to my 3DS?

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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Can you still use digital codes 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 Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
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How do I download eShop codes?

Complete these steps
  1. Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop.
  2. Select the account you want to use.
  3. Select Enter Code on the left side of the screen.
  4. Enter the 16-character download code. ...
  5. Select OK to confirm.
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How do I download digital DS games?

On the Nintendo DSi Menu, use the stylus to select the DS Download Play icon. Select the title of the game you wish to download, then select Yes to begin downloading. The game downloaded from the host system will remain until the system is turned off.
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Can you still buy digital games on 3DS?

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.
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Can I still add funds to my 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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How do I redeem a 3DS eShop code?

From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon. Select "Settings / Other," then select "Redeem Download Code." Tap the box that says, "Enter a download code." Use the touchscreen to enter the download code from your Humble Bundle download page and tap "OK."
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How do Nintendo download codes work?

What to Do:
  1. Select "Sign in" and enter your Nintendo Account email address and password, and then select "Sign In". ...
  2. Enter your 16-digit download code and then select "Next".
  3. Re-enter your Nintendo Account password when prompted, then select "Redeem" to complete the process.
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Can you still download from eShop?

Notice of End of Purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS - Update February 2023. As of 27 March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases on Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. It will also no longer be possible to download free content, including game demos.
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How do I play digital DS games on my 3DS?

But have no fear!
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Here's our step-by-step guide on just how to do it.
  1. Insert DS cartridge into the system and power it on (if you can't figure this one out... wow). ...
  2. Hold down either the start or select button, then click on the icon for the DS game you're trying to play. Hold down the Select or Start button. ...
  3. Voila!!
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What eShop cards work on 3DS?

Prepaid Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch systems or redeemed when purchasing digital content for Nintendo Switch or Nintendo 3DS online through the My Nintendo Store.
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Do 3DS game codes expire?

No. My Nintendo Rewards are offered for a limited time, but download codes for items you have already redeemed through My Nintendo will not expire. If you need help locating a download code for a My Nintendo reward that you've ordered, you can log in to your account online and view your history.
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How do I access the 3DS eShop?

Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop. If there are multiple user accounts on your system, select the account you want to use. Select your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information.
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How do I download and play 3DS games on my 3DS?

Complete these steps
  1. Select Download Play from the HOME Menu and tap Open.
  2. Tap Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DS depending on type of software to be received.
  3. Tap the title to be received from the list of available titles.
  4. For information on how to play the game or feature you are downloading, refer to the software manual.
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Do you need Nintendo online to download code?

A Nintendo Account is required to redeem download codes online. If you are redeeming a download code on a Wii U or Nintendo 3DS, you must also link your Nintendo Network ID to your Nintendo Account.
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What is the secret Nintendo code?

Players would enter up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A and Start on a controller to activate the "Konami code." It was first used in the game Gradius, but later made famous on Nintendo with Contra.
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How long is a Nintendo download code valid for?

Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire.
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How do I add money to my 3DS account?

Complete these steps
  1. Visit the Nintendo Account website.
  2. Sign in to your Nintendo Account.
  3. Click Shop menu.
  4. In the "Nintendo Account balance" section, click Add Funds.
  5. Re-enter your password and click OK to proceed.
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How do I scan QR codes with 3DS eShop?

Complete these steps
  1. While on the HOME Menu, press the L and R Buttons simultaneously to activate the camera.
  2. Tap the QR Code icon in the lower left corner.
  3. View the QR Code on the upper screen so that it is within the frame. ...
  4. Tap OK to confirm the destination.
  5. Tap OK again to launch the related application.
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Why is Nintendo shutting down 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."
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How do I add money to my 3DS 2023?

Press the 'Add Funds' button, choose an amount to the add to the account and pay with your preferred payment method. Then you're done! The amount will be on your 3DS the next time you log in to the eShop, and you can purchase as many digital titles as you want.
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What to download on 3DS before eShop closes?

The 3DS And Wii U Games You Should Buy Before Their eShops Shut Down
  • Picross 3D Round 2. ...
  • Pokemon Bank + Poke Transporter. ...
  • Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow/Silver/Gold/Crystal. ...
  • Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario 3 (Wii U) ...
  • Pocket Card Jockey (3DS) ...
  • Rusty's Real Deal Baseball (3DS) ...
  • Mario & Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move (3DS)
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How do you buy games on 3DS eShop now?

Here's how:
  1. Launch your 3DS and open the Nintendo eShop app.
  2. Find the game you want to buy. ...
  3. Once on a game page, you'll see the cost at the top. ...
  4. To buy the game, select Proceed to Purchase. ...
  5. Note the age rating and select Next.
  6. If you agree to Nintendo's cancelation policy, select Agree.
  7. Review details of your purchase.
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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.
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