Please note that i can not answer questions regarding custom firmware or modded systems. I dont support this and know nothing about it. Please search elsewhere for these answers.
@@BlueNovaDragon I think it would work, as the games and NNID are probably transferred regardless of what's happening with the eShop. Plus, NNIDs still work
I haven’t been able to find any video about transferring data from a N3DSXL to a N2DSXL, especially since I want the Pikachu one, so this is a big help! 👍
Only so fae as to make sure i could initiate the transfer. Regardless of what setup you do, anything on the console will be erased once the transfer is complete.
Question after the transfer do you still have access to the downloads on the old system after the transfer? Example if my friend had transporter but i don’t if i transfer his data to another system download the app then transfer his account back and then transfer my account on the system will it keep transporter ?
No. The old system is wiped and essentially a new system. If you use it it will have to be a new login and will be seperate from any of your eshop username data. You can not share a profile between systems.
Thank you for making this video. The screens on my 2ds broke and this video helped me navigate through the transfer process on the system with the broken screens.
I both a new 2ds xl recently and Mario kart 7 is predownladed. I don’t have this game on my original 3ds but I want to transfer the data of my original 3ds to my new 2ds xl. Will I be able to redownload Mario kart 7 on the new 2ds xl ? Pls answer me it would be very helpful
If you transfer to the 2ds all info on it would be lost. There would be no way to recover it unless the mario kart was purchased by the same nintendo account youre transferring to the 2ds from the 3ds.
Thank you it helped me a lot I'll soon get a new nintendo 3ds xl and I wanted to transfer my data from my regular 3ds xl to my new one, I hope it will work normal
It won’t let me do it I keep getting an error code and I’m frustrated they are both connected to the internet I don’t know the id I have got temporary codes and they don’t work at all I’ve tried many fixes but I don’t know what to do
Question I’m sorry I did not watch the video yet but if I were to transfer data to a new 3ds would the 3ds receiving the data lose it’s old data or have it with the previous 3ds data
Everything on the receiving system is wiped and replaced by the incoming data. Everything on the old system is wiped as its moved to the new system. Only the old data that was moved from old system to new will remain when all is completed.
So you can only log on to a nintendo network id on 1 system at a time as im sure you're already aware of. If those game on the 2ds were bought on that account youll have access to them via the redownload option on the eshop on your 3ds. If those are preinstalled on the system and you transfer something to it or wipe it youll not be able to get them back. The only way to have those games back is if you have access to a system that uses the same nintendo netowrk id
I found a used 2DS XL and it has some games already downloaded from the eshop along with $40 in credit but is not linked to any Nintendo Network ID. Will I lose that if I transfer my games and save data from my older DS system or will it merge with the new one including that balance?
Make sure both are connected to the same wifi network. This means you'll have to have at least set up the new 3ds enough to adjust that. Outside of that if it's still not working you may have to go to nintendo support for help.
Quick question: Were the playtimes of your games transferred as well? My old 3ds XL is dead, but I plan on repairing it to transfer its data to a new 3ds XL and to me, honestly, the playtimes are the most important (idk why, I just miss taking a look at which games I played for how long). So did that work for you? Otherwise I would just fully repair my old 3ds XL and keep it as it was before it died years ago
It depends on what you're transferring. There might be situations where the digital game files are larger than youd think or if you're transferring internal data it could be maxing out your sd card in the transfer progress.
When it comes to game save data you need to also download the save data transfer tool. My video does not make mention of this and i have never used it. If you have followed prompts and have the correct sd cards inserted in your systems it shouldnt have issues transferring the games itself, keep in mind that save data specifically requires the use of that other program. If you complete the transfer without using that you will have access to the games but your data will be lost. If its just the games themselves you're concerned about. You dont actually have to transfer them. If they are linked to your nintendo ID then once you have completed your transfer you can just go to the eshop log in to your nintendo ID and redownload the software. Outside of that. If you're having issues or errors like it seems you have been i would reach out to nintendo customer suport.
I really need a new 3DS, I can’t even play my Smash Bros 3DS because all of my buttons are stuck and broken, this will be useful when I get one, I wanna transfer my smash bros data
If youve downloaded an app previously it should be transferred. If for whatever reason it doesnt youll have access to redownload it through your purchase history on the eshop
@@bemorechillok4547 Nope, instead I managed to fully transfer my data by copying my 3DS nand. In other words I cloned my whole data to my new 3ds . This means I was able to access the same data on both my 3DS systems but I ended keeping just one on my newer 3DS.
Once transferred to the new 2ds, the old one will be blank. The games will be transferred all over to the new system. The old system can still be used but not with the downloaded software you transferred over. Youd have to buy and download it all again.
No. This is not something that is needed. You only have to worry about it if you have set one up. Keep in mind that if the system you are transferring to has a nintendo id set up that system will be erased and you may not be able to log into it if you have different info than was used in its setup.
All 2ds and 3ds work. They are all the same system. Thankfully an sd card is the same as any other sd card, you just have to make sure that you have the right sd card for the system you are using.
@@giantjaz ye thats what im wondering because the 2ds i have uses a regular sd cart. But new3ds uses microSd so thats what im wondering about. I have the limited edition2ds from alpha sapphire but the A button is faulty so was wondering if i could swap it to one of my 3ds systems
Yes you can. You just have to do the transfer from the 2ds to the 3ds. There are options where you dont have to move the sd card. You just have to make sure the sd card in the receiving system has enough memory. There is nothing else preventing this swap
If youv3 bought a new 3ds/2ds then it should come with a card. You wont be able to swap the card so youll follow those instructions in set up. If your new system doesnt have a card youd have to buy one for it.
Internal information should be transferred, but situationally it may vary. Visit nintendos website for more clarification and make sure to read the prompts as you go through the process.
My bottom screen is broken on the old 3Ds where I want to transfer data from and I can’t reas what it says when I tap on system transfer, all I can read is “content” then I tap on what I’m guessing is continuing and I have to put in a number which I don’t know what it’s supposed to be, I seriously need to know
Is it showing you a number on the bottom screen or is it just difficult to know where on the screen to push. That i could completely understand. If thats the case you may have to work with nintendo customer support in having them transfer it for you.
Hmmm, so considering the warnings in the beginning, it seems like the demos I have wouldn't transfer (since they have a limited number of uses). Since the E-shop is now gone, I definitely wanna keep these, so it looks like I'm gonna need to try to get my 3DS fixed instead of replacing it. Thanks for the video!
I cant confirm anything sorry, but provided you have the space in your sd card they should be able to transfer. With the e shop closed i cant provide a more solid answer so id have to refer you to nintendos support site for a hopefully clearer answer.
How do I avoid deleting Mario Kart 7 when transferring!? Cause it said it will delete it alongside Streetpass Mii Plaza. Will it transfer my Nintendo Network account!? Will I be able to redownload software!?? I’m transferring from a 3DS XL to my New (pun not intended) 2DS XL. Also which SD Card did you use after the transfer? The one you took off from the source?
If the system you are transferring to has been set up or has any preinstalled software on it it will be deleted during the transfer process. There is no way to save it other than transferring this system to another. If the system was setup under the same nintendo id you may be able to redownload it but otherwise it is lost. I upgraded to a larger SD card before setup and transfer. I replaced the existing one in the system before i turned it on for the first time so i wouldnt have to worry about it.
Hey thanks for the help! I just have one question. My new 3ds xl has a bigger sd card than the new 2ds I want to transfer to. Will I need to buy another sd card or can I just put it in the new system?
There is an option you can pick to where you just need 1 SD card. Basically it will have you start the transfer, then you will be prompted to put the SD card from the old system into your new one.
I have a 2DS and I want to buy a NEW 2DS/3DS but, currently, I can't find a totally new console so I´m going to buy a second-hand one. However, I want to have all my register information (hours in every game, etc) in the new console and I don't know if I will be able to transfer information if the second-hand console owner has already registered a Nintendo ID account or the current owner has done something with the gadget. Can you transfer your data to a second hand console without problems?
Yes. Remember that regardless of what kind of system you transfer to the target system will be completely wiped of all data in the process and your old system once transfered will be left completely wiped. No old data will be left behind from the previous user. Make sure that if you have any questions about specific data to refer to the nintendo website and follow and read all prompts. If you have internally saved games (digital) that you obtain the save data transfer tool as well (my video does not cover this).
@@giantjaz okay cool it like just happened I had transferred all my stuff from my old 2DS to a new one I just got and then I had that new one in my pocket and I bumped it on the corner of a wall on accident and it went black screen blue light
Unfortunately for my situation trying to preserve data on the pre-hacked 3ds I bought with lots of digital games this is obviously not the way to go but thanks anyway and I like the spy fox beeping sounds, recognize them from when I played it as a kid. Lol
Yeah this wont work if youre not the owner of the id or have legitimate ownership proof of the digital software. Youll have to keep that 3ds as is to keep everything on it sadly. Ran into that when i bought a 3ds myself ages ago. Guy i bought it from didnt warn me it was hacked though i ended up rebooting it anyway as i wanted to make sure i didnt have any nonnintendo software.
Its how they keep people from buying and sharing games and pass ownership rights for downloaded games. Annoying but needed based on how they did it. Most companies do the same thing regarding digital rights like xbox and playstation, but the actual swap from one console to another is usually much simpler
Actually looked into your video to see a picture of the keypad used for entering the password because my screens are broke and you skip you even going to thr password Mark lmfao. I get why, but I don't even need to see a password input, just a picture of the keypad.
Alright update: It worked! Had some trouble with the repair, took some time and a lot of patience but I replaced the wifi antenna and the upper screen, which revived it. Transfer was succesful, all my data (pictures, sounds, UI layout, playtime, notes, e-shop products etc) were transfered. I'm so happy!! :D
If it gives you an error number on the screen i would suggest searching it as it may give you an answer. Other than that im not familiar with errors during transfer myself outside of incorrect nintendo id and password or internet errors. Sorry i cant be more help here.
I got a concern, so i have pokemon sun and ultra sun, and i have gotten event pokemon like marshadow and zeraora on those games, will they also transfer, also i bought themes for the menu will those also transfer
In recent comments youll see that i made mention of obtaining a save data transfer tool. My video does not cover this. If you have games saved directly on your console you will want to use this to keep your save files. I do not know aboit that program so i cant answer questions. I would refer you to nintendos website and to follow and read all prompts carefully. Rwgarding the pokemon, if you have the game downloaded onto your consolen and you use the save data transfer tool everything will move. If you have a cartridge game you have no worries. Regarding themes those will transfer throught the normal process, if they dont when you log in to the same eshop account you can redownload them easily. Remember, any questions you have outside what ive said and on my video please go to nintendos website for additional answers.
Yes. You will have no issue. Once you have received the pokemon and they're on your game you have no concerns. If they were in pokemon bank youd also have no issue as all youd have to do is log in again once the transfer is done.
You can but its saying that the process once started cant be cancelled or reversed. And unless you use the save data transfer tool for digital titles (if you need that) you could permanently lose some data or settings.
@@giantjaz we shall see. I just finished the transfer from a 2DS to a second 3DS. It said I can do my next transfer after 7 days so I’m assuming I could shoot it back to the 2DS eventually.
You can always transfer back. Im just reaffirming that when it says the process can not be undone, its talking about the actual transfer you are doing right at that time and that anything lost during that process can not be recovered.
Unless I missed it, do I need to have a microSD Card in the NEW Nintendo 3DS that I will have the data transferred to? I have a NEW Nintendo 3DS that seems to be on it’s last legs (both screens went black and would not work for several hours with Powering down and restarting not working to fix the issue until it turned on by simply turning the system off and then Powering back on). That system is my main console and I want to transfer data from that unit to my other NEW Nintendo 3DS that does not have a MicroSD Card in it.
If youaretransferring datathatneeds an sd cardyou will need an sd card in the new system. Its always wisero have an sd card in place as there are some system items and other functions that use it. The system is sold new with one and 2nd hand retailers should also be selling it with an sd card as well cause it is basically a required item. Im not sure what youd be able to do if you didnt have one.
hi i have a question. so, i have a 2ds with virtual console pokemon games on it, and a different handheld 3ds with pokemon bank and poketransporter. is it possible to transfer my 2ds VC pokemon games via system transfer without erasing everything on my 3ds? basically can i merge all games and apps together on a singular system or am i screwed?
All 2ds and 3ds are the same. Remember this is only about transferring system if youre moving game data you will need the save data transfer tool from the eshop.
I have the Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon limited edition theme installed on my old 3DS, will that transfer over to my new 3DS? It’s not something I could reinstall from the eshop
If you have games on the System your transferring to does it add the old games on to the System or does the transfer only work with new or Wiped data Conceals.
It doesnt matter if the system you are transferring to is new or has games on it. The first step of process will completely wipe everything on the receiving console and there is no way to get it back or combine.
As i said in previous reply. Everything on receiving console will be wiped and inaccessable before transfer happens. Once transfer is complete, only games from the old console you transferred from will be on it.
I write this comment before im done with this video and i have a quastion If i deleted softwere (and backed up the data) after the transfer will i be able to downlode the games on my 3ds that i tranferd to? (So im a little confused)
If you had at any time deleted a digital game. You will have access to it via the eshop at any time as long as youve logged in with the same nintendo id. This is regardless of what system youve got or how long its been since youve deleted it. You just have to have transferred the same nintendo id
I want to say yes to this but of course make sure to read the notes as you transfer as it will tell you specifically what can and can't. Make sure you have enough space on the receiving sd card
It may depend on the type of sd card the 3ds you're transferring to uses as older systems use a standard sd cand and new 3ds uses a micro. The information is usable but you may need to double check choices and make sure you have the right sd card before transferring. If the sd card changes you can install a larger one before transferring and have the system transfer to the new sd card for you i believe. Be aware save data needs the ssfve data transfer tool which i do not show here.
Will it have all your save files like for Pokémon, downloaded games exactly the way you left it because I have worked so hard on so many games and spent so much money 💰, especially for super Mario maker 3ds, because that game only allows you to have save data for one system or one account only and I do not want to lose any of them.
So while i can not spefically confirm i do recommend following what has been given by nintendos website; Connect to Nintendo eShop and download the Save Data Transfer Tool. Insert the retail version of the software into your Nintendo 3DS system. From the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu, select "Save Data Transfer Tool". Follow the on-screen instructions carefully and tap the transfer button when ready to transfer the save data This is a process i did not go over on my video. I only cover strictly the transfer of one system to another. Please referto nintendos webiste for any further help and always make sure to read thr prompts that come up on the screen.
You shluld be able to select options that allow you to swap the sd card to the new system when you're done. Thats what i would do. Other wise the games wont be able to transfer.
So I am transferring my dawnloaded games from a 2ds to a 2dsXl but I also want to play the games on my 2ds after transferring. Will my games be deleted on my 2ds forever or can I still play the games on the 2ds and the 2dsXl?
Once you transfer the system they will be gone forever. Unless you find a way to log in to that old system with your existing nintendo id you will not be able to redownload and play them. Otherwise youd have to transfer the system back and forth in order to play your purchased games.
Hi! I just did a data transfer from a 3DS XL to a 2DS. Everything transferred except the actual games. On the SD cards info it has the games data with an X over it. And I can’t redownload it. What’s the problem?
I did this on my own one time and lost all of my data and my pokemon bank application won't let me access it because I had a digital copy of pokemon sun.
Thats a bummer man. But i know that if its a digital copy as long as they were owned by the same nintendo network id then it should work. But if you were having trouble then youd want to reach out to nintendo
Dang demos won't be able to transfer? Kinda wanna transfer cause my x and a buttons is kinda acting up I have a final fantasy rhythm game that has unlimited number of usage and on my other 3ds's it's just 30, not sure how I got unlimited uses though
Will my virtual console games go to the new one? I have a old 3ds xl by the way is that the same as this? Also sidenote do the pictures save to the new one
If you have save dataon console you needa save data transfer tool seperately. And you should check nintendos site for more in depth answers and make sure to follow all instructions and prompts on screen.
Hi jason olsen, I need your help. How can I transfer all the software licenses from my old 3ds to my New 3DS XL? Because I found out at one of the websites says that it will wipe (transfer) everything out of the 3DS console, except the licenses (Software licenses) which it makes me nervous. Also, I think that Software Licenses were important to me, because it makes to redownload and play these games well again. Think you can tell me how to do it? I was meant to do a transfer between old 3DS console and New 3DS XL Console. Although there is an option: "Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer" which makes it transfer all the software licenses. But I also want to know if there is an alternate method of transfer all software licenses instead of using the Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer as well. Please Comment Me Soon. See You Later.
When you transfer data from an old console to a new the old system will be wiped. Software licenses move with your profile. Once youve completed the transfer to the new console you can redownload your spftware frol the eshop without any hassle as long as youve signed into the same nintendo id that was on the old console. Please remember that transferring to the new system will wipe anything that was on it. If it was blank in the first place you're fine. But remember you can not merge data during a transfer. Follow the prompts and use the sd card transfer only if that method suits you. If not you can always just redownload the software once youve completed the transfer. Also i do not talk about this in my video but of you have save data from digital games on your system you will need to download and use the save data transfer tool from the eshop before you transfer your profile. In the end licenses are attached to your profile. As long as you have access to that you have access to your licenses. There are no alternative ways of transferring.
I have a question, I want to buy a nintendo 3ds XL and transfer my nintendo 2ds system to it, but I think I use the normal sd card, not the micro sd. Can I do it or do I need a micro sd?
The new system uses micro SD. You can transfer but if you have a lot saved on your existing system you will need to install a larger micro SD card in the new system before you do. Otherwise you could get a micro SD card for your current system and use pc to copy the existing SD card to the micro SD card and then transfer normally and select the login to use the existing SD card when you do.
you can do it either way, you just have to make sure the DS card on the new system is big enough. the system will also tell you if it's unable to move something.
I just wish there was a way to use another microsd card to go with the transfer. I found out the hard way that you need to use the card from your old system in the new one once the transfer is complete, and the one I've had ever since my first system is a piece of poop. >:(
The best thing to do here is use a card reader either before the transfer or after it and move all file from the old to a pc and then insert the new sd card and copy them to that. Effectively youve put the same sd card back into the system as far as its concerned.
The used or new status of system does not matter. If there is any data on the "newer" system you are transferring to however, it will be deleted in full when you complete the transfer.
I have a question, the 3dsxl system I have is an original 3DS XL system it is a silver Mario and Luigi version and it is the 30th year anniversary of Luigi's debut Edition. and I want to transfer the data from that to my new Nintendo 2DS XL now will that be possible? if so move the game that was preinstalled on the original 3DS XL system be deleted from that system even though technically it's being transferred to the new Nintendo 2DS XL??? The game on the 3DSxl is Mario and luigi dreamteam. And if I transfer the data will the gsme on my 2DSXL system get deleted or lost? The game that is preinstalled on the 2dsxl is mariokart7
Not confusing, remember, when you transfer systems, nothing will be left on the old system and anything on the new system will be lost and replaced with what was on the old system. You will not be able to keep the mario kart 7 game.
Yeah its a bit of a bummer. Im not sure if the game is pre installed or its a code, if its a code you can redeem it after you do the transfer and then youll get mario kart as well as the games you transfer over.
I wanted to know, if you know please answer, but my current 3ds xl has an upgraded card. The battery died and it will only play when plugged up. So, I'm gonna buy a new console. I wanted to know, can I simply remove the SD card from the old system and place it in the new one without all the song and dance of removing the card in the new system and reformatting it with a computer? I no longer have the desktop or laptop to do so. And it would suck having to limit my games to certain ones because the card will get full stopping me from saving or buying new games without deleting old ones.
You can not just take an sd card from one system and move it to another. You will have to use the profile transfer option once you have both systems and select the option to move everything including the sd card. If you have digital games make sure you download and use the save transfer tool as well. You dont need apc or anything. Thats really only needed if you're going from an older large SD card to a micro.
I have the pre installed Mario Kart 7 on a N2DSXL I want to transfer my N3DSXL data over but I don’t want to lose that game how do I transfer it and keep Mario Kart 7?
You can not. If you transfer to a system that system is wiped. You cN not merge data from 2 seperate 3ds systems. The only wayitwould work is if they both usethe same nintendo id info. You would just log in with the id to eshop once you transfer and redownload the stuff you had previously purchased.
@@giantjaz so I actually got it to work I just had to redownload Mario kart 7 after the transfer on the target device Since the target device had no Nintendo link I’d attached I was able to transfer and redownload it just fine
That was actually what I was going to ask. I know the 2dsXL only comes with a 4GB card but I need more space than that. So if I link my same Nintendo ID on the 2DSXL delete MK7, re-download it it should show up in my Redownloadable Software on the Eshop after the transfer. I'm trying to move everything on my old 3ds onto a New 2DSXL but I don't want to lose MK7.
Yes. If you ise the same nintendo id youll be fine. Thats what the digital content is linked to. Even if you upgrade your sd card. As long as you do the transfer properly and log back in afterwards you can redownload.
So my old 3ds is broken and it only has one game on it which is tomodachi life and all I care about transferring is the save data for that game. Will the save data be transferred and also do I take the SD card from the old one and put it in the new one once I’m done.
Make sure that on the system that is broken you can download the save data transfer tool from the eshop and then follow those instructions. Then once transfer of the save data and system is complete you will transfer the sd card. Be sure to read and follow all steps.
I hope it works for you. As for the sd card, youll have to either get a new card or use the pc to copy the contents of the sd card onto a micro sd and then proceed with the transfer (using an adapter to put it back in the original system of course.)
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Please note that i can not answer questions regarding custom firmware or modded systems. I dont support this and know nothing about it. Please search elsewhere for these answers.
Hope you won’t homebrew your 3DS once the e shop close.
So I wanted to know if it’s possible to transfer my nintendo network ID or games to another 3ds or 2ds even the eshop is now closed?
I haventtired or looked into it sorry. Nintendos website may have more info
@@BlueNovaDragon I think it would work, as the games and NNID are probably transferred regardless of what's happening with the eShop. Plus, NNIDs still work
I haven’t been able to find any video about transferring data from a N3DSXL to a N2DSXL, especially since I want the Pikachu one, so this is a big help! 👍
+Bubblegum Jasper thanks. Thankfully the process is basically the same for all systems
@@giantjaz I have a question? Did you do the initial set up on the 2ds first?
@@giantjaz another question? If my 2ds comes mario kart 7 and i transfer from my old 3ds xl, will i still get the game?
Only so fae as to make sure i could initiate the transfer. Regardless of what setup you do, anything on the console will be erased once the transfer is complete.
@@giantjaz ok so i just got my 2ds actually, and everything should go well as long as i follow this video?
Thank God I found this video, thank you
+Kahjal Sandhu thanks. I know its just a small thing but as long as i can help i appreciate it.
@@giantjaz I just transferred my data and it seemed to work well!! Tysm!
Youre very welcome. Glad it all worked out
Question after the transfer do you still have access to the downloads on the old system after the transfer?
Example if my friend had transporter but i don’t if i transfer his data to another system download the app then transfer his account back and then transfer my account on the system will it keep transporter ?
No. The old system is wiped and essentially a new system. If you use it it will have to be a new login and will be seperate from any of your eshop username data. You can not share a profile between systems.
@@giantjaz thank you
I love how this is a throwback to when the pikmin transferred the Wii save data to the Wii U
That is really useful if my current system brakes down and I need a new one!
Thank you for making this video. The screens on my 2ds broke and this video helped me navigate through the transfer process on the system with the broken screens.
Thats fantastic. Glad i could help you. Its nice to know the button presses are so uniform you can do things like this :)
Same that’s the reason why I am here
U a beast fr lol
I both a new 2ds xl recently and Mario kart 7 is predownladed. I don’t have this game on my original 3ds but I want to transfer the data of my original 3ds to my new 2ds xl. Will I be able to redownload Mario kart 7 on the new 2ds xl ? Pls answer me it would be very helpful
If you transfer to the 2ds all info on it would be lost. There would be no way to recover it unless the mario kart was purchased by the same nintendo account youre transferring to the 2ds from the 3ds.
Thank you it helped me a lot I'll soon get a new nintendo 3ds xl and I wanted to transfer my data from my regular 3ds xl to my new one, I hope it will work normal
Yes it will work just fine. It takes some time but it's a nice easy process.
How is the music named which is playing in the background
Its literally just youtube copyright free stuff. Its been so long i dont know what it is
It won’t let me do it I keep getting an error code and I’m frustrated they are both connected to the internet I don’t know the id I have got temporary codes and they don’t work at all I’ve tried many fixes but I don’t know what to do
At this time I can only suggest reaching out to nintendo support. I dont know enough about error codes.
Question I’m sorry I did not watch the video yet but if I were to transfer data to a new 3ds would the 3ds receiving the data lose it’s old data or have it with the previous 3ds data
Everything on the receiving system is wiped and replaced by the incoming data.
Everything on the old system is wiped as its moved to the new system.
Only the old data that was moved from old system to new will remain when all is completed.
@@giantjaz Thank you for explaining it to me :D
Welcome. Video explains all that
What if I already have games downloaded on my N2DSXL but I'm unable to log onto my Nintendo network ID since it's ok my N3DSXL
So you can only log on to a nintendo network id on 1 system at a time as im sure you're already aware of. If those game on the 2ds were bought on that account youll have access to them via the redownload option on the eshop on your 3ds. If those are preinstalled on the system and you transfer something to it or wipe it youll not be able to get them back. The only way to have those games back is if you have access to a system that uses the same nintendo netowrk id
I found a used 2DS XL and it has some games already downloaded from the eshop along with $40 in credit but is not linked to any Nintendo Network ID. Will I lose that if I transfer my games and save data from my older DS system or will it merge with the new one including that balance?
Yes you will lose everything including the credit. There is no merging when done this way
My new 3ds xl is not showing up as an option on my old 3ds, why is that? Should it take more than 10 minutes to search?
Make sure both are connected to the same wifi network. This means you'll have to have at least set up the new 3ds enough to adjust that. Outside of that if it's still not working you may have to go to nintendo support for help.
Quick question: Were the playtimes of your games transferred as well? My old 3ds XL is dead, but I plan on repairing it to transfer its data to a new 3ds XL and to me, honestly, the playtimes are the most important (idk why, I just miss taking a look at which games I played for how long). So did that work for you? Otherwise I would just fully repair my old 3ds XL and keep it as it was before it died years ago
As long as you follow the prompts you should know what transfers over. If you want more specifics youd have to go to nintendos website for answers
@@giantjaz alright, will do that, thanks! But you haven't checked your playtimes have you? Otherwise I would know for sure :)
Its been a very long time since i last did this so i dont remember
Because every time I do that it’s saying that there’s not enough storage space on my SD card even though my SD card says it’s 32gb!!!!!
It depends on what you're transferring. There might be situations where the digital game files are larger than youd think or if you're transferring internal data it could be maxing out your sd card in the transfer progress.
If I transfer my stuff from my old ds to my new one and I have stuff on my new one do I lose it all?
Yes. Everything will be lost.
My touch screen is broken and I can't see the keyboard! Is there any alternative to typing in the password?😢
No sorry. Youd have to get the screen repaired first
My Nintendo Network ID won’t let me transfer my games data please help me!!!
When it comes to game save data you need to also download the save data transfer tool. My video does not make mention of this and i have never used it.
If you have followed prompts and have the correct sd cards inserted in your systems it shouldnt have issues transferring the games itself, keep in mind that save data specifically requires the use of that other program. If you complete the transfer without using that you will have access to the games but your data will be lost.
If its just the games themselves you're concerned about. You dont actually have to transfer them. If they are linked to your nintendo ID then once you have completed your transfer you can just go to the eshop log in to your nintendo ID and redownload the software.
Outside of that. If you're having issues or errors like it seems you have been i would reach out to nintendo customer suport.
I really need a new 3DS, I can’t even play my Smash Bros 3DS because all of my buttons are stuck and broken, this will be useful when I get one, I wanna transfer my smash bros data
Good luck i hope it works for you.
I forgot the password to my old nintendo account and do not have access to the email. Can I still transfer my data?
Sorry for the late reply, but this sounds like something youd have to ask nintendo to help you fix.
Will this transfer pokemon bank pokemon to new 3ds without a problem? Thinking about transferring my account to an older new 3ds xl from my new 2ds xl
If youve downloaded an app previously it should be transferred. If for whatever reason it doesnt youll have access to redownload it through your purchase history on the eshop
If you have some 3ds games on an sd card will they play on another 3ds?
No. Not without doing a full transfer and wiping the system you are putting the sd card into and also the one it came out of.
Is it possible to transfer data from a 3dsxl that won't turn on?
To my knowledge no. Contact nintendo support for help
can you make a video about moving from a 2ds xl to a 3ds xl?
The video youve clicked on would have the same info you need.
@@giantjaz thanks
I have a question. Will I be able to transfer my hacked 3DS to a new one without a problem?
I can not answer this. My information here is for standard users. I will not answer questions regarding hacked or homebrew items.
Yo did you ever figure out if it worked? I have a home brew 2Ds and I’m tryna see if this tutorial will be valid for a homebrewed system
This tutorial will not be balid for hacked/homebrew systems. You would need to do research elsewhere.
@@bemorechillok4547 Nope, instead I managed to fully transfer my data by copying my 3DS nand. In other words I cloned my whole data to my new 3ds . This means I was able to access the same data on both my 3DS systems but I ended keeping just one on my newer 3DS.
Does the new 3ds xl transfer all the purchases made from it on to the new 2ds xl? Overall, great video!
Yes. And if it doesnt theyll be redownloadable as long as youve linked your profile to the system.
Thanks!
What happens to the old 3ds does it still keep the games and themes?
No. Everything is wiped
I got a error code 005-5853 when it was transfering the eshop info
Sorry man i cant find anything on that. I would suggest reaching out to nintendo customer support.
2021 here and this guide worked 100% with my new 3ds xl to new 3ds xl transfer
Great video my man
Thanks for that. Seeing as its an older system this process shouldnt be expected to change much or at all thankfully
So can I not be able to use both donwnloadable games on the 2 3ds?
Once transferred to the new 2ds, the old one will be blank. The games will be transferred all over to the new system. The old system can still be used but not with the downloaded software you transferred over. Youd have to buy and download it all again.
jason olsen damn that’s some bs 😢
@@ExpertUriel123bruh it's so you can't just system transfer with a friend and have all the games duplicated
Amazing process thank you for the tutorial!! But the background song??
Thanks and sorry bout that. I was still laerning and still am about the mixing.
jason olsen that’s okay, no problem
Can still have your Pokémon bank
Yes and it wont cost anything anymore.
Fortunately if your SD card slot on the previous system doesn't work, SD cards are not required on Source System.
Does this work for every app? Like even poke transfer ?
It will tell you what apps can and cant transfer while you do the process. If it doesnt then youd haveto redownload it.
Will it work without a Nintendo account?
No. This is not something that is needed. You only have to worry about it if you have set one up. Keep in mind that if the system you are transferring to has a nintendo id set up that system will be erased and you may not be able to log into it if you have different info than was used in its setup.
@@giantjaz
Graci!
Youre welcome
The transferring process takes forever
Yup. And the more stuff you have the longer it will take. But its worth it. Just gotta have patience.
Will it work with Homebrew and FBI
I will not answer any questions regarding hacked or homebrew items as i do not have experience with these.
Might be an odd question but can i do this from a 2ds to a new3ds ? Since 2ds uses a large sd cart im not sure how that would work
All 2ds and 3ds work. They are all the same system. Thankfully an sd card is the same as any other sd card, you just have to make sure that you have the right sd card for the system you are using.
@@giantjaz ye thats what im wondering because the 2ds i have uses a regular sd cart. But new3ds uses microSd so thats what im wondering about.
I have the limited edition2ds from alpha sapphire but the A button is faulty so was wondering if i could swap it to one of my 3ds systems
Yes you can. You just have to do the transfer from the 2ds to the 3ds. There are options where you dont have to move the sd card. You just have to make sure the sd card in the receiving system has enough memory.
There is nothing else preventing this swap
Does it work from new 3ds to old 3ds?
They are all the same system. Yes
Will it transfer my Nintendo Network ID
It treansfers all the stuff linked to it but youll have to make sure you log into it when you first go to the store to finish the link
What if you don’t have a micro sd card?
If youv3 bought a new 3ds/2ds then it should come with a card. You wont be able to swap the card so youll follow those instructions in set up. If your new system doesnt have a card youd have to buy one for it.
Does it work from new 3ds to new 2ds
Yes. They are all the same system
I tried mine last night and the internet was spotty so lost hundreds of games😢
All i can say is reach out to nintendo support for help. Sorry it didnt go perfect, but maybe they have a way to help
@@giantjaz will do. Thanks for the tip. I'm sure I'll be able to recover them.
Im glad youre optimistic about it
Do you keep the data also on the 3ds
Internal information should be transferred, but situationally it may vary. Visit nintendos website for more clarification and make sure to read the prompts as you go through the process.
Can you still transfer after the eshop shutting down?
It appears so based on other peoples comments recently
@@giantjaz thank you so much!
My bottom screen is broken on the old 3Ds where I want to transfer data from and I can’t reas what it says when I tap on system transfer, all I can read is “content” then I tap on what I’m guessing is continuing and I have to put in a number which I don’t know what it’s supposed to be, I seriously need to know
That is a tough spot, but if you can still tap on the spot where the button is then you should be able to follow the video to see what to press.
jason olsen yeah I know but then something comes up where i have to put in a number, and I don’t know what it’s supposed to be
Is it showing you a number on the bottom screen or is it just difficult to know where on the screen to push. That i could completely understand. If thats the case you may have to work with nintendo customer support in having them transfer it for you.
Hmmm, so considering the warnings in the beginning, it seems like the demos I have wouldn't transfer (since they have a limited number of uses). Since the E-shop is now gone, I definitely wanna keep these, so it looks like I'm gonna need to try to get my 3DS fixed instead of replacing it.
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the watch. Hope you're able to get your system repaired.
@@giantjazDo games that we download from the Eshop still transfer to a different 3ds in 2023?
I cant confirm anything sorry, but provided you have the space in your sd card they should be able to transfer. With the e shop closed i cant provide a more solid answer so id have to refer you to nintendos support site for a hopefully clearer answer.
@@giantjaz alright then. Thank you so much! (such a quick response too!)
How do I avoid deleting Mario Kart 7 when transferring!? Cause it said it will delete it alongside Streetpass Mii Plaza. Will it transfer my Nintendo Network account!? Will I be able to redownload software!?? I’m transferring from a 3DS XL to my New (pun not intended) 2DS XL. Also which SD Card did you use after the transfer? The one you took off from the source?
If the system you are transferring to has been set up or has any preinstalled software on it it will be deleted during the transfer process. There is no way to save it other than transferring this system to another. If the system was setup under the same nintendo id you may be able to redownload it but otherwise it is lost.
I upgraded to a larger SD card before setup and transfer. I replaced the existing one in the system before i turned it on for the first time so i wouldnt have to worry about it.
Hey thanks for the help! I just have one question. My new 3ds xl has a bigger sd card than the new 2ds I want to transfer to. Will I need to buy another sd card or can I just put it in the new system?
There is an option you can pick to where you just need 1 SD card. Basically it will have you start the transfer, then you will be prompted to put the SD card from the old system into your new one.
jason olsen Oh okay. Thank you!
I have a 2DS and I want to buy a NEW 2DS/3DS but, currently, I can't find a totally new console so I´m going to buy a second-hand one. However, I want to have all my register information (hours in every game, etc) in the new console and I don't know if I will be able to transfer information if the second-hand console owner has already registered a Nintendo ID account or the current owner has done something with the gadget. Can you transfer your data to a second hand console without problems?
Yes. Remember that regardless of what kind of system you transfer to the target system will be completely wiped of all data in the process and your old system once transfered will be left completely wiped. No old data will be left behind from the previous user. Make sure that if you have any questions about specific data to refer to the nintendo website and follow and read all prompts. If you have internally saved games (digital) that you obtain the save data transfer tool as well (my video does not cover this).
Can i do system transfer from my older version of 3DSXL to new 2DSXL and If i can, can i use sd card from my older version of 3DSXL in new 2DSXL?
Yes
@@giantjaz Thank you so much! 😄
What if your previous DS was broken
If your ds is broken and you're unable to turn it on or see the screen you should reach out to nintendo customer support
@@giantjaz okay cool it like just happened I had transferred all my stuff from my old 2DS to a new one I just got and then I had that new one in my pocket and I bumped it on the corner of a wall on accident and it went black screen blue light
If my 3ds fell and the wireless card broke can i migrate my data and account to a new 3ds?
Without wireless you may not be able to. I would suggest reaching out to nintendo support to see if they can assist.
So sad
Yeah but that wireless bit is just the only way to transfer at home as far as i know.
I hope you havent lost much if you do have to transfer.
Unfortunately for my situation trying to preserve data on the pre-hacked 3ds I bought with lots of digital games this is obviously not the way to go but thanks anyway and I like the spy fox beeping sounds, recognize them from when I played it as a kid. Lol
Yeah this wont work if youre not the owner of the id or have legitimate ownership proof of the digital software. Youll have to keep that 3ds as is to keep everything on it sadly. Ran into that when i bought a 3ds myself ages ago. Guy i bought it from didnt warn me it was hacked though i ended up rebooting it anyway as i wanted to make sure i didnt have any nonnintendo software.
Do i need to do all of this if everything is on the sd card? Not planning to buy another 3ds, just curious
Yes. You can not just move an sd card from a system to another. Unfortunately its all locked behind the system transfer process.
@@giantjaz ah that's sad
Its how they keep people from buying and sharing games and pass ownership rights for downloaded games. Annoying but needed based on how they did it. Most companies do the same thing regarding digital rights like xbox and playstation, but the actual swap from one console to another is usually much simpler
Actually looked into your video to see a picture of the keypad used for entering the password because my screens are broke and you skip you even going to thr password Mark lmfao. I get why, but I don't even need to see a password input, just a picture of the keypad.
Sorry i couldn't help. I just didn't want to give out my details.
@@giantjaz I understand, I just needed a picture of the actual keyboard to use as a refference
My suggestion would be to google search the screen. Im sure there are references, most likely on nintendos website
@@giantjaz its fine. I found a way to do it.
Thanks my 3ds is really old and starting to break
Welcome
I want to transfer data to the new 3ds, but my old 3ds is dead, how can i do this?
If you have no ability to use the old 3ds i cant help sorry. Try contacting nintendo customer support.
Same here. I'm gonna repair my old one this weekend and transfer the data to a new one I ordered. Will update you on then if everything went right
Alright update: It worked!
Had some trouble with the repair, took some time and a lot of patience but I replaced the wifi antenna and the upper screen, which revived it. Transfer was succesful, all my data (pictures, sounds, UI layout, playtime, notes, e-shop products etc) were transfered. I'm so happy!! :D
Good to hear man. Glad you were able to keep all your stuff just fine.
It says system error whenever I put in my password to transfer from my 2ds to my 3ds xl. Any help?
If it gives you an error number on the screen i would suggest searching it as it may give you an answer. Other than that im not familiar with errors during transfer myself outside of incorrect nintendo id and password or internet errors. Sorry i cant be more help here.
jason olsen I figured it out thanks for the help tho👍
Cool I'm glad. Thanks for watching :)
@@emiaguilar2611 Could you please share how? I have the same issue right now
I got a concern, so i have pokemon sun and ultra sun, and i have gotten event pokemon like marshadow and zeraora on those games, will they also transfer, also i bought themes for the menu will those also transfer
In recent comments youll see that i made mention of obtaining a save data transfer tool. My video does not cover this. If you have games saved directly on your console you will want to use this to keep your save files. I do not know aboit that program so i cant answer questions. I would refer you to nintendos website and to follow and read all prompts carefully.
Rwgarding the pokemon, if you have the game downloaded onto your consolen and you use the save data transfer tool everything will move. If you have a cartridge game you have no worries.
Regarding themes those will transfer throught the normal process, if they dont when you log in to the same eshop account you can redownload them easily.
Remember, any questions you have outside what ive said and on my video please go to nintendos website for additional answers.
@@giantjaz thanks, and my pokemon games are only cartriges so it should be good then?
Yes. You will have no issue. Once you have received the pokemon and they're on your game you have no concerns. If they were in pokemon bank youd also have no issue as all youd have to do is log in again once the transfer is done.
@@giantjaz ok thank you so much good sir
“Cannot be undone”? Could you not just transfer back to the original 3DS at a later time ?
You can but its saying that the process once started cant be cancelled or reversed. And unless you use the save data transfer tool for digital titles (if you need that) you could permanently lose some data or settings.
@@giantjaz we shall see. I just finished the transfer from a 2DS to a second 3DS. It said I can do my next transfer after 7 days so I’m assuming I could shoot it back to the 2DS eventually.
You can always transfer back. Im just reaffirming that when it says the process can not be undone, its talking about the actual transfer you are doing right at that time and that anything lost during that process can not be recovered.
@@giantjaz thanks for the help!
Unless I missed it, do I need to have a microSD Card in the NEW Nintendo 3DS that I will have the data transferred to?
I have a NEW Nintendo 3DS that seems to be on it’s last legs (both screens went black and would not work for several hours with Powering down and restarting not working to fix the issue until it turned on by simply turning the system off and then Powering back on). That system is my main console and I want to transfer data from that unit to my other NEW Nintendo 3DS that does not have a MicroSD Card in it.
If youaretransferring datathatneeds an sd cardyou will need an sd card in the new system. Its always wisero have an sd card in place as there are some system items and other functions that use it.
The system is sold new with one and 2nd hand retailers should also be selling it with an sd card as well cause it is basically a required item.
Im not sure what youd be able to do if you didnt have one.
hi i have a question. so, i have a 2ds with virtual console pokemon games on it, and a different handheld 3ds with pokemon bank and poketransporter. is it possible to transfer my 2ds VC pokemon games via system transfer without erasing everything on my 3ds? basically can i merge all games and apps together on a singular system or am i screwed?
No. Everything is wiped from original system during a transfer and replaced by moving content.
I have a original 3ds xl, can I still transfer old data to my new 2nd xl handheld?
Like old game data?
All 2ds and 3ds are the same. Remember this is only about transferring system if youre moving game data you will need the save data transfer tool from the eshop.
@@giantjaz how do I find the transfer tool?
It should be on the eshop and searchable if you have trouble i suggest looking at the nintendo support site.
Can I do a transfer from a new 3dsxl to new 2dsxl?
Yes fhis process will work with any system in the 3ds and 2ds family thankfully
Thank you so much, this was a life saver
Very welcome. Thank you
I have the Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon limited edition theme installed on my old 3DS, will that transfer over to my new 3DS? It’s not something I could reinstall from the eshop
Themes should transfer as long as you are moving everything over and connecting the same account regardless
If you have games on the System your transferring to does it add the old games on to the System or does the transfer only work with new or Wiped data Conceals.
It doesnt matter if the system you are transferring to is new or has games on it. The first step of process will completely wipe everything on the receiving console and there is no way to get it back or combine.
@@giantjaz ok thanks
Oh there's one more thing what if the conceal has some of the same games on it does it just delete 1 of them and keep the other
As i said in previous reply. Everything on receiving console will be wiped and inaccessable before transfer happens. Once transfer is complete, only games from the old console you transferred from will be on it.
Alright thanks I just realized I technically said the same thing sorry bout that.
I write this comment before im done with this video and i have a quastion
If i deleted softwere (and backed up the data) after the transfer will i be able to downlode the games on my 3ds that i tranferd to? (So im a little confused)
If you had at any time deleted a digital game. You will have access to it via the eshop at any time as long as youve logged in with the same nintendo id. This is regardless of what system youve got or how long its been since youve deleted it. You just have to have transferred the same nintendo id
Do you know if this would also tranfer Ambassador GBA games? I know we can't re-download on eshop now since it was shut down lol
Yes. It should transfer those no problem based on my experience but its been a while since ive done it. Just make sureto read all prompts as you go.
Does eShop closure impact transferring DLC or downloaded game data in any way? Thanks
I am not aware sorry. I havent attempted to use it since it has closed
So Pokemon bank and Pokémon transporter apps can be transfer?
I want to say yes to this but of course make sure to read the notes as you transfer as it will tell you specifically what can and can't. Make sure you have enough space on the receiving sd card
@@giantjaz ok thanks for the reply, will update here once i do the transfer
@@giantjaz it works, everything is transfer to the new system
Great to hear. Sorry i couldnt give a definitive answeri just havent attempted a transfersincethe eshop closed
so if i have an sd card with stuff on it on my 3ds, can i use that same sd card like normal on my N3ds after the transfer?
It may depend on the type of sd card the 3ds you're transferring to uses as older systems use a standard sd cand and new 3ds uses a micro.
The information is usable but you may need to double check choices and make sure you have the right sd card before transferring. If the sd card changes you can install a larger one before transferring and have the system transfer to the new sd card for you i believe.
Be aware save data needs the ssfve data transfer tool which i do not show here.
Will this work if I don't have the login for my 3DS Nintendo account?
Check with the nintendo support site for answers.
Can I put a new micro sd in the target system and then do the transfer?
Yes absolutely.
Will it have all your save files like for Pokémon, downloaded games exactly the way you left it because I have worked so hard on so many games and spent so much money 💰, especially for super Mario maker 3ds, because that game only allows you to have save data for one system or one account only and I do not want to lose any of them.
So while i can not spefically confirm i do recommend following what has been given by nintendos website;
Connect to Nintendo eShop and download the Save Data Transfer Tool. Insert the retail version of the software into your Nintendo 3DS system. From the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu, select "Save Data Transfer Tool". Follow the on-screen instructions carefully and tap the transfer button when ready to transfer the save data
This is a process i did not go over on my video. I only cover strictly the transfer of one system to another.
Please referto nintendos webiste for any further help and always make sure to read thr prompts that come up on the screen.
Would the games transfer to the ds you want it to even if it doesent have a sd card?
Did the original system have an sd card?
Meaning the system those games are on?
@@giantjaz my 2ds has a sd card but the one i want to switch on doesent
I wanna switch from 2ds to 3ds but my 3ds doesent have a sim only my 2ds
You shluld be able to select options that allow you to swap the sd card to the new system when you're done. Thats what i would do. Other wise the games wont be able to transfer.
Will the receiving sd card data be overwritten
If you choose this option yes.
Does this need to be done with two sd cards
I believe there are options for just one, but make sure you read through the options as you select to make sure youve picked the right one for you
So I am transferring my dawnloaded games from a 2ds to a 2dsXl but I also want to play the games on my 2ds after transferring. Will my games be deleted on my 2ds forever or can I still play the games on the 2ds and the 2dsXl?
Once you transfer the system they will be gone forever. Unless you find a way to log in to that old system with your existing nintendo id you will not be able to redownload and play them. Otherwise youd have to transfer the system back and forth in order to play your purchased games.
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Hi! I just did a data transfer from a 3DS XL to a 2DS. Everything transferred except the actual games. On the SD cards info it has the games data with an X over it. And I can’t redownload it. What’s the problem?
Youd have to go to the nintendo support site. To my knowledge youd be able to redownload from the eshop.
I did this on my own one time and lost all of my data and my pokemon bank application won't let me access it because I had a digital copy of pokemon sun.
Thats a bummer man. But i know that if its a digital copy as long as they were owned by the same nintendo network id then it should work. But if you were having trouble then youd want to reach out to nintendo
My 3DS just cut out and won't boot. Is there any way of rescing my data?
I would contact nintendo support. Its the only thing i can tbink of sorry.
Dang demos won't be able to transfer? Kinda wanna transfer cause my x and a buttons is kinda acting up
I have a final fantasy rhythm game that has unlimited number of usage and on my other 3ds's it's just 30, not sure how I got unlimited uses though
As long as its a legitimate title that is available through the store you can always redownload of course.
Will my virtual console games go to the new one? I have a old 3ds xl by the way is that the same as this? Also sidenote do the pictures save to the new one
If you have save dataon console you needa save data transfer tool seperately. And you should check nintendos site for more in depth answers and make sure to follow all instructions and prompts on screen.
Hi jason olsen, I need your help. How can I transfer all the software licenses from my old 3ds to my New 3DS XL? Because I found out at one of the websites says that it will wipe (transfer) everything out of the 3DS console, except the licenses (Software licenses) which it makes me nervous. Also, I think that Software Licenses were important to me, because it makes to redownload and play these games well again. Think you can tell me how to do it? I was meant to do a transfer between old 3DS console and New 3DS XL Console. Although there is an option: "Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer" which makes it transfer all the software licenses. But I also want to know if there is an alternate method of transfer all software licenses instead of using the Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer as well. Please Comment Me Soon. See You Later.
When you transfer data from an old console to a new the old system will be wiped. Software licenses move with your profile. Once youve completed the transfer to the new console you can redownload your spftware frol the eshop without any hassle as long as youve signed into the same nintendo id that was on the old console.
Please remember that transferring to the new system will wipe anything that was on it. If it was blank in the first place you're fine. But remember you can not merge data during a transfer.
Follow the prompts and use the sd card transfer only if that method suits you. If not you can always just redownload the software once youve completed the transfer.
Also i do not talk about this in my video but of you have save data from digital games on your system you will need to download and use the save data transfer tool from the eshop before you transfer your profile.
In the end licenses are attached to your profile. As long as you have access to that you have access to your licenses. There are no alternative ways of transferring.
wait what happens if i transfer using luma3ds? does luma3ds also go to the other 3ds after transfer?
I will not answer any questions regarding homebrew or hacking software.
I have a question, I want to buy a nintendo 3ds XL and transfer my nintendo 2ds system to it, but I think I use the normal sd card, not the micro sd. Can I do it or do I need a micro sd?
The new system uses micro SD. You can transfer but if you have a lot saved on your existing system you will need to install a larger micro SD card in the new system before you do. Otherwise you could get a micro SD card for your current system and use pc to copy the existing SD card to the micro SD card and then transfer normally and select the login to use the existing SD card when you do.
If I want to transfer my Nintendo network Id and thing that I bought in the eshop do I need to move so card ( transfer wireless )
you can do it either way, you just have to make sure the DS card on the new system is big enough. the system will also tell you if it's unable to move something.
aw man mine is broken one of them that is
I just wish there was a way to use another microsd card to go with the transfer. I found out the hard way that you need to use the card from your old system in the new one once the transfer is complete, and the one I've had ever since my first system is a piece of poop. >:(
The best thing to do here is use a card reader either before the transfer or after it and move all file from the old to a pc and then insert the new sd card and copy them to that. Effectively youve put the same sd card back into the system as far as its concerned.
Can you transfer 2ds xl used to another used 2ds xl?
The used or new status of system does not matter. If there is any data on the "newer" system you are transferring to however, it will be deleted in full when you complete the transfer.
I have a question, the 3dsxl system I have is an original 3DS XL system it is a silver Mario and Luigi version and it is the 30th year anniversary of Luigi's debut Edition. and I want to transfer the data from that to my new Nintendo 2DS XL now will that be possible? if so move the game that was preinstalled on the original 3DS XL system be deleted from that system even though technically it's being transferred to the new Nintendo 2DS XL??? The game on the 3DSxl is Mario and luigi dreamteam. And if I transfer the data will the gsme on my 2DSXL system get deleted or lost? The game that is preinstalled on the 2dsxl is mariokart7
Also I apologize if this was confusing.
Not confusing, remember, when you transfer systems, nothing will be left on the old system and anything on the new system will be lost and replaced with what was on the old system. You will not be able to keep the mario kart 7 game.
@@giantjaz oh ok I see.
Yeah its a bit of a bummer. Im not sure if the game is pre installed or its a code, if its a code you can redeem it after you do the transfer and then youll get mario kart as well as the games you transfer over.
@@giantjaz wait I dont even know if it's possible since the 3ds has a different SD card than the 2DS XL. But yeah it's a bummer...
I wanted to know, if you know please answer, but my current 3ds xl has an upgraded card. The battery died and it will only play when plugged up. So, I'm gonna buy a new console. I wanted to know, can I simply remove the SD card from the old system and place it in the new one without all the song and dance of removing the card in the new system and reformatting it with a computer? I no longer have the desktop or laptop to do so. And it would suck having to limit my games to certain ones because the card will get full stopping me from saving or buying new games without deleting old ones.
You can not just take an sd card from one system and move it to another.
You will have to use the profile transfer option once you have both systems and select the option to move everything including the sd card. If you have digital games make sure you download and use the save transfer tool as well. You dont need apc or anything. Thats really only needed if you're going from an older large SD card to a micro.
Thank you for this information this was helpful after five years of you posting this
always happy to hear i helped someone out.
I have the pre installed Mario Kart 7 on a N2DSXL I want to transfer my N3DSXL data over but I don’t want to lose that game how do I transfer it and keep Mario Kart 7?
You can not. If you transfer to a system that system is wiped. You cN not merge data from 2 seperate 3ds systems.
The only wayitwould work is if they both usethe same nintendo id info. You would just log in with the id to eshop once you transfer and redownload the stuff you had previously purchased.
@@giantjaz so I actually got it to work I just had to redownload Mario kart 7 after the transfer on the target device
Since the target device had no Nintendo link I’d attached I was able to transfer and redownload it just fine
That makes sense. That would be the only other possible case where you could do that. Glad it worked out.
That was actually what I was going to ask. I know the 2dsXL only comes with a 4GB card but I need more space than that. So if I link my same Nintendo ID on the 2DSXL delete MK7, re-download it it should show up in my Redownloadable Software on the Eshop after the transfer.
I'm trying to move everything on my old 3ds onto a New 2DSXL but I don't want to lose MK7.
Yes. If you ise the same nintendo id youll be fine. Thats what the digital content is linked to. Even if you upgrade your sd card. As long as you do the transfer properly and log back in afterwards you can redownload.
I have an original 3DS and there is no micro SD card in it. Will I still be able to transfer my data over to my New 2DS XL?
If theres an SD card in the receiving system it should be ok i believe. But im not familiar with the options for no SD card in the original system.
So my old 3ds is broken and it only has one game on it which is tomodachi life and all I care about transferring is the save data for that game. Will the save data be transferred and also do I take the SD card from the old one and put it in the new one once I’m done.
Make sure that on the system that is broken you can download the save data transfer tool from the eshop and then follow those instructions. Then once transfer of the save data and system is complete you will transfer the sd card. Be sure to read and follow all steps.
@@giantjaz ok thanks so much imma try it out soon 😁
@@giantjaz oh also sorry but what if I transfer from a 3ds XL to a new 3ds XL cause they switched to micro SDs
I hope it works for you.
As for the sd card, youll have to either get a new card or use the pc to copy the contents of the sd card onto a micro sd and then proceed with the transfer (using an adapter to put it back in the original system of course.)
@@giantjaz thank you so much I couldn’t get a clear answer from anywhere so you’re a life saver