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Will my 3DS account work on switch?

Merging the funds between a Nintendo Account
Nintendo Account
A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty service.
https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com › app › detail › a_id
and NNID
NNID
A Nintendo Network ID (NNID) is created and used on a Wii U and/or Nintendo 3DS family system. NNIDs are used for online features (such as online multiplayer or interactions) and for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com › app › detail › a_id
will allow you to share your Nintendo eShop balance between your Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS family systems, and the online Game Store. Once the funds are combined, the balance will be shared for as long as the NNID and Nintendo Account are linked together.
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Can I use my 3DS account on my 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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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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Is a Nintendo Network ID for 3DS the same for 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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Can Switch eShop cards be used 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 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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Why is the 3DS eShop closing?

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 transfer Pokemon from 3DS to switch?

On the Nintendo 3DS system (Pokémon Bank)

Select the Boxes you want to move to Pokémon HOME. Press the Y Button, then Yes. Within three minutes (before the Moving Key expires), enter the Moving Key that was displayed on Nintendo Switch.
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Is Nintendo Network ID discontinued?

We discontinued the ability to use a Nintendo Network ID to sign in to a Nintendo Account, and we reached out to all customers whose accounts we had reason to believe were accessed without authorization, to help them take additional steps to protect themselves.
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Do switches use Nintendo Network ID?

A Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services (including the Nintendo Switch eShop), smart device applications (like Super Mario Run), off-device software purchases, and the My Nintendo loyalty service. A Nintendo Account is created off-device (through the Nintendo Account website).
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Why can't I link My Nintendo account to my Switch?

You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID if the country of residence setting does not match that of the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to. You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID if the NNID is set to restrict off-device usage.
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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.
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Can you add 3DS friends on Switch?

Whether you're using a Nintendo Switch, 3DS, or Wii U, your Nintendo Network ID is how you connect to all of your friends online. As long as you are using the same NNID on the Switch you used on the 3DS and Wii U, most of the heavy lifting for combining your Friends Lists is already done.
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Why can't I link my Nintendo account to my 3DS?

The Nintendo 3DS can have only one active Nintendo Network ID registered to it at one time. If a previous account exists on the system, it will need to be removed before a new account can be created or linked.
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Are 3DS eShop games tied to account?

All purchases and funds added to your Nintendo eShop ID will be retained after creating (or linking) a Nintendo Network ID on the system.
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Can 3DS share a account?

It is not possible to link the same Nintendo Network account to multiple Wii U or multiple Nintendo 3DS family systems at the same time.
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Should I link My Nintendo account to my switch?

Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features:
  1. Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc)
  2. Use any applications that require Internet access (including Nintendo eShop)
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What is a Nintendo Network ID 3DS?

Nintendo Network ID is a unique identifier made up of 6 to 16 characters that allows you to access certain Nintendo Network services. By registering a Nintendo Network ID to your Wii U or Nintendo 3DS, you can enjoy a wide range of network services.
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Can I use My Nintendo account on different switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.
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Has Nintendo stopped supporting the 3DS?

Information. As of March 27, 2023, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It will also no longer be possible to download free content, including game demos.
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How do I link My Nintendo account to my Switch?

Linking procedure

Connect your console to the Internet. From the HOME Menu, select your user icon to access your user page. Select "Profile" → "Link Nintendo Account", and follow the on-screen instructions.
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How do I recover my old NNID?

What to do
  1. Visit the Forgot NNID website.
  2. Enter the E-Mail Address associated with your account into the appropriate field.
  3. Select either Birth Date or Nickname. ...
  4. Select Send.
  5. An e-mail with your Nintendo Network ID(s) will be sent to the e-mail address associated to your Nintendo Network account.
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How to transfer Pokémon from 3DS to Switch without Pokemon Bank?

Moving Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME on Nintendo Switch when you have a Nintendo 3DS
  1. Select Move Pokémon to Pokémon HOME from the main menu.
  2. Select the Boxes you want to move to Pokémon HOME.
  3. Once you've selected your Boxes, press the Y Button and then select Yes. ...
  4. Select Move from the main menu.
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Is the 3DS eShop closing Pokemon Bank?

Nintendo is shutting down the 3DS eShop on March 27, 2023, and Pokemon fans need to download Pokemon Bank & Poke Transporter before it's too late. Thanks to link cables, wireless trading, and a few pieces of software, players can transfer their beloved partner Pokemon from Gen 1 all the way to Gen 9 and beyond.
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Can you transfer Pokémon from 3DS to Let's Go Pikachu?

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! are not compatible with Nintendo 3DS software such as Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon. You may also find our information on setting up a local or online multiplayer game in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!
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How much longer will 3DS store be open?

When is the 3DS eShop Closing? Sadly, the success of the Nintendo Switch means that era of the 3DS has finally come to an end, with both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop closing on the 27th of March 2023. With this closure, many brilliant games will either become unaffordable or even completely unobtainable.
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