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Can you transfer downloaded games on 3DS?

From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings Icon and then Open. Tap 3 and then System Transfer. Tap Transfer from Nintendo 3DS. Read the information about the transfer and tap Agree.
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Can you share digital games on 3DS?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. All users on a system will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.
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Are digital 3DS games tied to account?

For the Nintendo 3DS, eShop downloads are tied to a Nintendo account connected to a player's system and saved to their SD card.
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Do downloaded games save to SD card on 3DS?

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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Do eShop purchases transfer between 3DS?

All content downloaded via the Nintendo eShop on both systems (DSiWare, Ambassador games and status, Nintendo 3DS Downloadable software, etc.) will be combined together onto the target system. If one of the systems was linked to a Nintendo Network ID, the Nintendo eShop content will be associated with that ID.
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Can I redownload 3DS eShop games on a new 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 is Nintendo removing 3DS eShop?

WHY is this happening? 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 move games from eshop to SD card on 3DS?

Complete these steps
  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 move eshop games to SD card?

Transferring and managing game data
  1. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Data Management" → "Move Data Between System/microSD Card". ...
  2. To transfer data from the system memory to the microSD card, select "Move to microSD Card". ...
  3. Select the game you want to move from the list and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Will I lose my games if I format my 3DS?

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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Is it illegal to pirate 3DS games?

Video game piracy is illegal. Nintendo opposes those who benefit and trade off the creative work of game developers, artists, animators, musicians, motion capture artists and others.
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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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Will 3DS online play shut down?

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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Can you transfer digital games?

From within the System Settings of the original console, use the option to Transfer Your User and Save Data for each account you wish to transfer. You can also select Transfer Your Save Data if you want to move an individual game save file to a different system.
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Can you transfer 3DS games between SD cards?

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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How do I transfer downloaded Nintendo games?

Go to Settings > Data Management > Save Data Cloud

Make sure both Automatic Save-Data Backup and Automatic Save-Data Download are on. Go to the Nintendo eShop and tap on your icon in the upper-right corner. On the subsequent account page, tap Redownload to see a list of games you can download to the new Switch.
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Can you transfer games bought in Nintendo eShop?

Anyone that uses the purchaser's primary console can play the digital games or DLC that have been purchased by that Nintendo Account.
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Can I transfer my game to SD card?

Go to Settings > Apps and tap the app you want to move to your SD card. Next, under the Storage section, tap Move to SD Card. The button will be grayed out while the app moves, so don't interfere until it's done. If there's no Move to SD Card option, the app cannot be moved.
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What is the max size 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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How many blocks is 32GB on 3DS?

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 do I backup my 3DS eShop games?

To back up save data when deleting downloaded software
  1. From the HOME Menu, tap System Settings, and then Open.
  2. Tap Data Management.
  3. Tap Nintendo 3DS, and then tap Software.
  4. Select the software you wish to delete, and then tap Delete. ...
  5. Tap Create Save-Data Backup and Delete Software. ...
  6. Tap Create.
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Will Pokemon bank work after eShop closes?

Despite the Nintendo eShop's demise, Pokemon Bank and Poke Transfer will still work like normal after the platform shuts down.
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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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Has Nintendo abandoned 3DS?

Nintendo Is Closing The 3DS & Wii U eShops And Has "No Plans To Offer Classic Content In Other Ways" Nintendo has announced the discontinuation of the 3DS eShop and the Wii U eShop as of "late March" 2023.
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