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How do I play 3DS games on my 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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Can a Nintendo Switch play 3DS and DS games?

But unlike previous Nintendo consoles, DS and 3DS games are not compatible with Nintendo Switch. Due to obvious business reasons, their cartridges are different sizes so they can't be plugged into Switch consoles.
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How do I connect my 3DS to my Nintendo 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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Can you buy 3DS games on Switch eShop?

As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.
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Can you use 3DS eShop cards on Switch?

Information. Prepaid Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch systems. 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 to put 3DS games on Nintendo Switch!

How do I transfer Pokemon from 3DS to Switch?

On the Nintendo 3DS system (Pokémon Bank)

Press the Y Button, then Yes. Within three minutes (before the Moving Key expires), enter the Moving Key that was displayed on Nintendo Switch. The move will begin when the Moving Key has been correctly entered into Pokémon Bank.
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Can you import 3DS 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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Can you import a 3DS account 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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Does Nintendo still support the 3DS eShop?

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 the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
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Is the 3DS eShop still open?

ORIGINAL STORY 24/03/23: Nintendo fans, this is your final reminder that the Wii U and 3DS eShop stores will close on Monday 27th March. That means this weekend is your last chance to buy any games exclusive to those systems. Nintendo confirmed the date back in July last year, but it's been quite some time since then.
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How do I connect my 3DS to the 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 get 3DS games now?

As of now, you have two options for adding funds to purchase eShop games for 3DS and Wii U. One is through My Nintendo Store, the Nintendo website where you can redeem an eShop gift card to put funds on your account, or purchase the exact game that you want with said funds, or with a credit card.
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Where can I download 3DS eShop games?

3DS eShop Download Guide - How To Redownload Games From The 3DS eShop
  • Step One: Go to the 3DS eShop. ...
  • Step Two: Open the menu. ...
  • Step Three: Select "Settings/Other" ...
  • Step Four: Select "Redownloadable Software" ...
  • Step Five: Choose your games. ...
  • Step Six: Make sure you have enough room.
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Is the 3DS eShop closing Pokemon Bank?

Nintendo is shutting down the 3DS eShop in less than two weeks on March 27, 2023, and Pokemon fans need to download Pokemon Bank & Poke Transporter before their creatures are lost forever. On March 27, Nintendo will shut down the eShop for the 3DS and Wii U.
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Can you play Mario Kart 3DS to Switch?

No, this one is for the DS and the cartridges are different so it is not comparable with the switch. If you're looking for a Mario kart game for the switch, get Mario Kart 8. It is a great game and plays with up to 4 people. Sorry, there was a problem.
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Will Pokebank be free?

Firstly, Pokemon Bank will officially become free-to-use on March 28th 2023. After this date, all 3DS owners who downloaded the app will be able to use it and the associated app Poke Transporter for free, allowing them to transfer Pokemon from their DS games to 3DS games, and subsequently to Pokemon HOME.
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Can I play 3DS games on other consoles?

None of the old DS devices are compatible with 3DS games.

If you have DS games, you can play them on a 2DS and 3DS console. If you're buying a console, go with a 2DS or 3DS if you want to play both DS and 3DS games.
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Can you download 3DS games?

Users will be able to enjoy the same game content as found in the packaged game by downloading it from Nintendo eShop. The digital download game will be saved on the SD Card in your Nintendo 3DS™ system. If you save different games on your system, you can play them at any time without having to change Game Cards.
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Can you play Pokemon XYZ on switch?

No, you can't.

The Nintendo Switch does not natively support playing old Pokemon games, such as those from the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and the original Pokemon Snap.
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What emulator works with switch?

yuzu is an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch from the creators of Citra. It is written in C++ with portability in mind, with builds actively maintained for Windows and Linux.
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Can I put an emulator on my switch?

Since the Nintendo Switch was hacked early in it's launch, there has been a lot of interest for emulators due to the Switch's portability. These emulators will only work on Switches with CFW on them, i.e. Switch consoles susceptible to the Tegra hardware exploit.
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Is 3DS account different from Switch?

What's the difference between a Nintendo Network ID and a Nintendo Account? The short answer is that an NNID is used to make purchases on the Wii U and 3DS, while a Nintendo Account is used to make purchases on the Switch.
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Is 3DS eshop account same as Switch?

According to this Nintendo Support article, you cannot directly use the account you set up with your 3DS. A 3DS system uses an account that is tied to a Nintendo Network ID, which functions differently than accounts tied to a Switch. Nintendo Accounts and Nintendo Network IDs are used for different purposes.
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