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When can you not buy 3DS games anymore?

With the both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop now officially closed on the 27th of March 2023, you're no longer able to purchase digital games on 3DS or Wii U.
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Can you not buy 3DS games anymore?

After March 2023, you will not be able to purchase in-game content, including: Anything from Nintendo Badge Arcade. The StreetPass Mii Plaza DLC games. Any themes from the 3DS theme shop.
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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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How to buy games on 3DS eShop 2023?

You can purchase the download version directly from Nintendo eShop and download the game.
  1. To access Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS system, select this icon from the HOME Menu.
  2. If you don't already have funds, you'll be prompted to "Add Funds".
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Will the 3DS eShop come back?

The Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and the Wii U system will no longer be available as of March 27, 2023. Once the shop closes, you won't be able to purchase digital games (including a variety of past Pokémon titles) for those systems.
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You Can No Longer Buy Games on the Nintendo 3DS eShop

Is the 3DS eShop closing Pokemon bank?

Will Pokemon Bank still cost money? No, players will not have to pay for a Pokemon Bank subscription after the eShop shuts down on March 27. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on Esports, Gaming and more. Currently, it costs $4.99 annually to use Pokemon Bank to store and transfer Pokemon.
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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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Will Pokemon bank still work after 2023?

On March 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. PDT, Pokémon Bank's paid passes will no longer be offered for purchase, at which time Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter will no longer be available to download.
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Can you mod a 3DS after eShop closes?

Yes, you can still install custom firmware on your 3DS, even after the closure of eShop. The latest 3DS firmware is 11.16.
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Why did they stop making 3DS games?

Despite all the bells and whistles, the 3DS did not start well. A high asking price for the time of over £200, coupled with a lacklustre list of initial games, hurt sales. The fact that the key feature of 3D had to be tried in person was another obstacle.
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What games were removed from 3DS eShop?

  • Ninja Smasher! PUMO, Q-Cumber Factory.
  • Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Game Boy Advance Games. Dextinct, Nintendo.
  • Nintendo DSi Shop (DSiWare) Dextinct, Marketplace, Nintendo.
  • Nintendo Video Applications. Nintendo.
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Is modding a 3DS legal?

Are they illegal? It is illegal to import, market, sell or distribute circumvention devices (such as game copiers, USB piracy sticks and mod chips).
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What is the max SD card for 3DS?

The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems are compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB in size, and SDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size. All other SD Card types are not considered compatible.
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What can a hacked 3DS do?

What Can A Hacked Nintendo 3DS Do?
  • Using emulators and ROMs.
  • Playing games for the Game Boy Advance.
  • Using your backups of 3DS and DS games right from a SD memory card.
  • Playing games from other countries that are region-locked.
  • Playing patched versions of games.
  • Customizing the home screen.
  • Downloading and installing cheats.
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Do you lose your Pokémon if Pokebank expires?

If your Pokemon Bank pass expires, you have a certain amount of time in which to withdraw any Pokemon you currently have stored. Unfortunately, after this period elapses, those Pokemon are lost, and we unfortunately do not have any way to restore them, even if you purchase a new pass.
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Is Poké Transporter still available?

Click on the “Download Poké Transporter” button and you'll be given the option to leave Pokémon Bank and be taken to the Poké Transporter eShop page. From here you can download your copy of Poké Transporter, making sure you have access to it even after the 3DS eShop closes down on March 27th, 2023.
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Will Pokemon Bank delete my Pokémon?

If you run out of membership, and do not take your Pokémon out of your Bank, they will be sweeped (deleted) out of the server and will disappear forever. Nintendo advises the players to purchase a new membership "as quickly as possible".
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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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Is it okay to overcharge 3DS?

Leaving the system on its charging cradle, plugged in directly overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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Can you still buy 3DS games on Nintendo website?

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 games for their 3DS or Wii U.
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Will Pokemon Bank become 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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What will replace Pokemon Bank?

Pokémon Bank is an older system used for the Nintendo 3DS, and has been replaced by Pokémon HOME on the Nintendo Switch. Pokémon HOME is being used moving forward, allowing players to swap out Pokémon across Nintendo Switch Pokémon games and store any Pokémon they want to keep.
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Is 64GB too much for 3DS?

Quite a lot of computer savvy have tested a 64GB memory card on 3DS; it works fine.
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How many 3DS games can 32GB hold?

How many 3ds games can 32GB hold? A 32GB card is around 250,000 blocks. Definitely over 100, and probably up to around 200 eShop games would fit. As for Zelda being up to 1GB, A Link Between Worlds is 5,437 blocks (680MB) and Ocarina of Time is 3,644 blocks (455MB).
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How to use 128GB on 3DS?

Format 64GB, 128GB SD card for 3DS via freeware
  1. Connect the 64GB, 128GB or even larger SD card to the computer. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant. ...
  2. In the popping up window, choose "FAT32" file system for the SD card. ...
  3. Click on "Apply" on the toolbar and then "Proceed" to execute the operation.
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