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What to do with 3DS before selling?

Please ensure that prior to sale, your Nintendo 3DS/2DS
2DS
The Nintendo 2DS is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo. Announced in August 2013, the device was released in North America, Europe and Australia on October 12, 2013.
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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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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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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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How do I delete all photos from my 3DS?

Select Photos, then select from All photos, all photos tagged with a certain sticker, or Delete Individually. If Delete Individually is selected, you will need to select the specific photo from the album, then select Delete.)
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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 To Reset your Nintendo 3DS (EASY WAY)

How do I remove personal information from my 3DS?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings icon, then Open.
  2. Tap Data Management.
  3. Tap Nintendo 3DS. ...
  4. Select the data you would like to delete, then select Delete.
  5. Tap Delete Software and Save Data or Create Save-Data Backup and Delete Software. ...
  6. Tap Delete again to confirm.
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Does formatting a 3DS delete everything?

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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How do I dump a 3DS model?

Dumping a Game Cartridge
  1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. ...
  2. Navigate to [C:] GAMECART.
  3. Follow the steps applicable to your game cartridge: ...
  4. Select “Copy to 0:/gm9/out”
  5. Your non-installable .3ds or .nds formatted file will be outputted to the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card.
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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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How do I wipe my 3DS SD Card?

Format the Nintendo 3DS SD card by the steps.
  1. Press Windows + X to enter the Windows Disk Management interface. ...
  2. Right-click the SD card and choose Format. ...
  3. Open File Explorer, right-click the 3DS SD card on the pop-menu and choose Format.
  4. Choose the FAT32 as your file system.
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Where can I sell my 3DS for cash?

Swappa is the best place to sell your Nintendo 3DS XL because you get paid what it's actually worth.
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Will GameStop take a 3DS without the stylus?

They don't take original 3DS's without the stylus, so I bought them and was able to trade in my old device, and have plenty left over for my new 3DS XL.
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When can you no longer make purchases on the 3DS?

If someone visits Nintendo eShop and wants to download something on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family systems after March 27, 2023, what are they able to do? On both platforms, users are still able to: Redownload content they own. Download existing software updates.
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Why did the 3DS go up in value?

Like all things crazy over the past year and half, the answer likely lies with the pandemic. In fact, looking at Price Charting's historic pricing data we see a familiar trend with nearly all 3DS consoles. The prices started to spike immediately after the lockdown began.
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Does Gamestop still take 3DS games?

We accept trades on select games, accessories, console and handheld hardware for the following gaming platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4, XBOX One, & Nintendo Switch.
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How many hours does a 3DS last?

The typical battery life for the Nintendo 3DS is between three and five hours if you're playing a Nintendo 3DS game. If you're playing a Nintendo DS game on the 3DS, the battery might last anywhere between five and eight hours.
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What happens if I delete my Nintendo Network ID 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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What happens if you factory reset your 3DS?

Warning: It will clear all the data you add to the device and return to its original settings. So, if there is some game data you still want to keep after you factory reset Nintendo 3DS, you are supposed to back up the data before the operation.
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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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Is it legal to dump 3DS games?

Dumping is perfectly legal if you keep the dumps to yourself, however sharing these dumps is piracy and is illegal. This guide will tell you how to dump games from various formats and for various purposes. Dumping 3DS cartriges as . cia files is good if you want to install them to your system.
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What is bricked 3DS?

A brick (or bricked device) is a mobile device, game console, router or other consumer electronic device that is no longer functional due to corrupted firmware, a hardware problem, or other damage.
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Can you copy 3DS games to SD card?

You can save software to another SD Card, but cannot later combine the contents of multiple SD Cards. In order to transfer data, you will need a computer and a commercially available SD Card reader / writer and should transfer the entire “Nintendo 3DS” folder to the target SD Card.
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Is it worth keeping 3DS?

If you've never had a 3DS before, you may be wondering if it's worth getting one. I say it absolutely is worth it. With a large range of games (made even larger by its backward compatibility with the DS system's titles), there is no better time to grab one than right now.
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Does 3DS save data on cartridge or SD?

Do Nintendo 3DS Games Save to the SD Card/microSD Card/System Memory? No. While some Game Cards do save SpotPass and StreetPass information to the SD card or system memory, game progress (levels completed, items collected, etc.) is saved to the Nintendo 3DS Game Card.
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