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Where are 3DS digital games stored?

Nintendo 3DS family-specific content (Nintendo 3DS downloadable software, applications, and videos) must be downloaded to the SD card. This content cannot be moved to the System Memory. Nintendo DSiWare downloads to the System Memory, but can be moved to an SD card for storage.
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Where do downloaded 3DS games go on SD card?

How to Transfer Data to an SD Card
  1. Insert the SD card into the system and turn the system on.
  2. Select the System Settings icon from the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  3. Select Data Management.
  4. Tap the Nintendo 3DS Button, and then select Software or Extra Data.
  5. Tap the data that will be moved to the SD card.
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How do I get digital games on my 3DS?

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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Do digital games stay on 3DS?

Yep, the games are still tied to the 3DS. Every 3DS has a soul, and you need to transfer this soul to a new 3DS, to use these purchased eshop games on it. But if you couldn't transfer, and you lost the original 3DS, you can call Nintendo and ask them to send you your 3DS data to the new 3DS.
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Does 3DS have a digital store?

It's been over a decade (or nearly a decade in Wii U's case), but it's finally happening: Nintendo is closing down the Wii U and 3DS eShops, meaning that soon you will no longer be able to buy digital games on either platform.
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What happens to digital 3DS games?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS stores closing signal a loss of digital art Starting March 27, you won't be able to buy digital games for the Wii U and 3DS. Video game archivists and fans are racing to preserve titles that may soon disappear.
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How does 3DS digital download work?

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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How much longer will the 3DS eShop last?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.
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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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Do eShop games save on SD card 3DS?

Downloaded Nintendo 3DS download software and Virtual Console titles will be saved on your SD Card, while downloaded Nintendo DSiWare will be saved on the System Memory.
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How do I access my digital Nintendo games?

Complete these steps
  1. Link a Nintendo Account to your Nintendo Switch console.
  2. Access the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console and select your Nintendo Account. ...
  3. Purchase games and/or add funds in the Nintendo eShop. ...
  4. Download and start playing the games you have purchased.
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How to buy 3DS eShop games 2023?

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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Can FBI install 3DS files?

Nintendo 3DS consoles cannot load . 3ds ROM files, however they can be converted to . cia format which can be installed on hacked 3DS consoles with FBI. This guide will show you how to convert your .
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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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Can you transfer 3DS games via SD card?

Insert the SD Card with the Nintendo 3DS data into the SD Card Slot or the SD Card reader/writer. Open Windows Explorer (for PC) or Finder (for Mac) and access the SD Card. Highlight the data and drag it to the desktop. If performed as part of a system transfer, drag all folders to the desktop as they appear.
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Will Pokemon Bank be unusable?

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. On the same day, Trainers will be able to start using Pokémon Bank at no cost.
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Is Pokemon Bank still usable?

While Pokémon Bank is still available for download from the eShop till March 2023, the app will vanish for good for those who have yet to download it after the date hits.
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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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Will I be able to redownload 3DS games after eShop closes?

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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Is Nintendo phasing out the 3DS?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. Nintendo Network services remain active in most regions; the Nintendo eShop officially shut down on March 27, 2023. The option to add credits for the 3DS has been removed as of late August 2022.
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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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Can you redownload 3DS games after deleting them?

Once deleted, Nintendo eShop purchases can be redownloaded at no cost. Downloaded items appear as a gift on the HOME Menu. Once they have fully downloaded, you can tap them to access the software.
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Can you return digital 3DS games?

We are unable to provide refunds or exchanges for mistaken purchases. Please be sure to read the game descriptions and check out the screen shots available through the Nintendo eShop before making purchases.
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Why do 3DS downloads take so long?

Due to the larger and variable size of some titles, downloads could take some time. Additionally, factors such as the speed of your Internet connection will affect the amount of time it takes to download a game. For additional system stability, try connecting your system to the AC Adapter when downloading.
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Can I transfer digital games from 3DS 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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