Billy Bob never insult anyone on their broken english when you Americans can never tell the difference on their, there, and they're, to, too and two, and your, and you're
It doesn’t work. It keeps saying “An error has occurred” whenever i select it from settings. Can you even do a wireless transfer anymore or is it discontinued?
Honestly the fact a process like this is still needed in 2016 is a bit ridiculous....Really need to get with the times Nintendo and start attaching downloads etc to Usernames with an online system instead of to hardware itself. I love my New 3DSXL and 2DS but seriously the transfer process is just stupidly outdated and anti consumer.
this really pissed me off. i hate how its not tied to your account. it should be tied to your account just like it is on 360, x1, ps3, psv, ps4. it makes absolutely no sense. what if i sold my 3ds and bought a new one? you're basically screwed. all your purchases would be gone forever.
Nintendo expects you to buy the new one first, then sell the old one. Your Nintendo Network ID account is the reason why they tie everything to the system, they lose the account stuff, it'd be a lot easier...
im still using the old 3ds xl, i bought pokemon omega sapphire from the nintendo digital shop, downloaded it into my sd card. So if i bought a new 3ds xl, can i have those games back again if i login my nintendo id on that new 3ds xl ?
Setsuna It's not quite that simple, you would need to perform a full system transfer with both handhelds in your physical possession (which takes awhile) and then you could use it on the new handheld but no longer the old one.
LiquidEvilGaming great, so i still can use my nintendo id from my old 3ds on my new 3ds xl right? because right now my nintendo on old 3ds has 60$ balance but i cant buy any games due to low memory on sd card and i planned to buy a new 3ds xl with 32gb..and im so confused on how to transfer from old to new 3ds xl without a wrong step.
Seams thougher to do the pc-transfer.. I hope the wireless will be simpler since I dont got a SD-thing to get the data over to my pc.. it probably just takes more time, I guess!
***** Even then, you'd have to have a pretty well rated set of SD cards, I'd hope the n3DS's wireless card was capable of more than the ~4MB/s a lot of crappy flash storage is rated for.
ToastyMozart Not sure If I got that.. but I should work from the get go? I dont need to get better SD cards for that to work?! ..anyways, yes, 4GB is little! I have avoided buying several games on my Wii U, since I dont got enough storage left.. they lose lots of money, with only 4GB/32GB for wii u!..
I wish there was a way to do it via the account only. My 3DS got stolen a while ago, and I lost a bunch of games, plus my Ambassador Program content. :( EDIT: Good news, apparently I can!
Call Nintendo support, if you connected your Club Nintendo account to your 3DS, you can get it back on another 3ds, I did the same thing when my 3DS XL got stolen.
ChanceuPantsu Oh, awesome! I actually did register it on there, and I've got the serial number sitting on my desktop just in case. Glad to know they've got a system in place there.
Blaze Gamer Cool, I remember hearing you couldn't, but I'll give it a whack once I get a new system. I also lost some physical games, but I don't expect much can be done about that.
***** The wireless transfer is most likely the easiest method. The data is just exchanged over wifi, no needing to take out SD cards, or transfer through a PC. The downside is that it can take 20 minutes to 2 hours to transfer, depending on how much data is being moved.
***** I guess, if its takes all night one would need to be aware of the power.. I only got one adapter, so I would have to change between the two.. but perhaps it will take less time!
I don’t think anyone would do that anymore. They’ll probably now just do a PC-Based Transfer since it’s faster and more reliable and less prone to disconnect and fail. Alternatively, if their old system has a microSD card inside an adapter, they can just move the card over to the new system
Legit I was thinking about getting a new 3ds xl but now that I know its so hard to file transfer, I am probably not going to get it. I love Nintendo and all but they really have to fix this.
It's actually really simple, there's no other way to explain it without making it seem complicated. The only issue I have is trying to take the back pannel off without damaging the back.
I transferred a few hours ago, my heart skipped a beat when the New 3DS XL didn't recognize the Micro SD card the first time around, but thankfully it worked the second time and it all works great now!
MegaCharizardXYZ The XL sold out because it came with Monster Hunter 4. And every other continent in the world is getting the regular size except America.
FOR ANYONE HAVING PROBLEMS AFTER STEP #14: While copying the folder from your original 3DS named "Nintendo 3DS" to your New 3DS's Micro SD card, if you decide to merge the two "Nintendo 3DS" folders together (the one from your original 3DS and the one on the New 3DS's Micro SD card), the new system won't be able to recognize your DSi games when you put the Micro SD card back in the New 3DS. If this happens, just put the Micro SD card back in your computer, go into the folder, go into the folder that starts with "bf95," and there should be 2 folders. DO NOT delete the one that starts with "c62800", it has the data you need on it. Instead, delete the other folder, which should be completely empty. Then, when you put the Micro SD card back into the 3DS, the DSi games should transfer over just fine. I had a little scare while doing this but after a little bit of checking, I came to the conclusion that the New 3DS couldn't deal with there being an extra, empty folder in the spot I mentioned above so I deleted it and tried putting the card back in, and it worked. I'm glad that was the problem, or I probably would've lost all of my data and bricked my new system because I wouldn't have been able to get to the menu of my New 3DS.
You know what would be easy? Crazy thought Nintendo but here me out, An account system... Because it's 2015. Stop making everything so complicated. Let me sign in, and just redownload software I purchased.
This is useful for digital downloaded games. The wireless transfer will not allow digital game data to be transferred, so doing this option is much better if you have save data on digital games.
You know, other systems just let you put your online ID in the console or handheld and that's the end of the transfer. Good to know that Nintendo is still so backwards about something as simple as a system transfer!
I just did a wireless transfer and played other games and watched shows while I waited. It took a while but it was much less stuff to worry about. I did change the card to a 32 gb one though, so i'll be good for a long time. I upgraded from a normal sized cosmo black 3DS to this one so the change is quite noticeable. I'm loving my New 3DS XL. :D Also if you guys are looking for one and can't find one, I bought mine off of the walmart website. They had both the black and red one in stock so just a thought for you guys who want one but can't find it.
So much easier then sending your data to a cloud (server) from old device and then downloading it o new device using internet connection. THANKS! - said no one ever
"Do not create a Nintendo network ID on your new system" What if I do? can I still transfer the data from the old to new 3DS later? By Formatting the system memory
Never mind apparently it was much faster to have a microSD card in advance because the transfer only took 25-30 minutes to finish. Much faster than the first time I did a transfer and a lot more worth it. I was also surprised that I managed to keep the pre-installed Mario and Luigi: Dream Team which was the only thing I was worried about
I still wish we could move individual games or transfer the info from one system to another without having to overwrite everything. But nonetheless, thank you for the helpful tips.
Just to clarify, step 13 can be done first, right? So I could back up my old SD card (copy files to PC), put it back in the old 3DS, and then initiate the system transfer?
But either way this goes, we are going to have to insert the 32GB MicroSD card into the New 3DS XL before we even turn it on for the first time, update the firmware, do the system transfer from the old 3DS XL, and then take the 32GB MicroSD card out of the NEW 3DS XL AFTER that in order to copy the files from the PC on it? I just don't wanna have to take off the back plate twice. Lol
OmegaWeaponFFVIII I only removed the backplate once. Turn it on with the stock microSD card and initiate system transfer. When you get to the end of the system transfer, it tells you to turn off both systems and copy files with your PC. At that point, remove the backplate and insert your new microSD (with files copied onto it).
@@undeadnightmaredemodragonk6772 You'd have to re-download them and you'd lose your saved games. It sucks to lose saved games but at least you don't have to buy the games again. I am not sure if the SD card saves will properly transfer due to whatever voodoo Nintendo does to the data on there. And yes, it could have been done better.
Why does the page about the transfer mention Joy-Cons? They don't work with Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS, they only work with Nintendo Switch! I think you may have made a mistake with the page.
I did the procedure (without swapping SD cards) and had all deleted my data: you mucking nunts, it's 2018 Nintendo! *Swap the Micro SD cards* Oh, it worked out fine! Sorry Nintendo!
to prevent piracy...nintendo still hasnt perfected a universal account system that will let you use multiple systems at once without risk for piracy...
I did this before; when my data was almost transferred, one of the systems didn't pick up the Internet connection. I was scarred that 3 years of my gaming data would disappear, and I was aware that it could be undone. So, I listened to the systems, and had to fully transfer my data to the other system the next day. As a result, I transferred my data successfully.
You could do that, but if you have any games on it, they won't work with the new system because the 'System ID' linked with each game won't match (or so I've heard).
If you already have a microSD in your 3ds/2ds, then do as the video said, selecting the "PC sd card transfer". But you actually dont do the pc transfer, you'll just put your microSD in the new system after the initial system transfer.
I lost a large friend list because I sold my old 3DS whilst waiting for a new one to arrive. Was shocked to find out that you actually have to transfer the data and it's not linked to your account.
The method they have shown here looks easy as heck to do. Don't get how unscrewing a couple of screws to get to the micro sd card is such a grueling task.
+JordanMeAwesome Maybe do a low capacity transfer, then transfer your data from the 4GB to your 32GB? I have to 32GB mSD cards so I'm just doing the PC transfer.
What if the New 3DS has something pre-installed (Pokémon 20th Anniversary New 3DS) and the card you had previously was a microSD card, but bigger than 4GB? How would I go about transfering the pre-installed software to the bigger microSD card while keeping my previous games and saves in tact?
It doesn't don't worry, any method of transfer will keep your predownloaded games. If you choose to use the faster means of transfer, or the low capacity sd card transfer, you'll have to redownload ACNL from the E-Shop. Also! On the new 3ds, be sure to NOT make an nintendo account, your previous one will need to be transferred.
Does anyone know if the old sd card I'm using, can I switch that with the pre-installed 4gb card? So basically, the old card will be in the new system, and the new card will be in the old system. The card I'm using now is 32gb and I really don't want to buy another 32gb just to transfer then have to return the other 32gb...
+Long Nguyen i heard on the forum that they let you have the console on your house (paying something) and they 'll give you the refund, basically the same money for the new 3ds
Long Nguyen I just bought the new system first for full price and then did the transfer in my house. After that I returned the new system and then asked to have that same system resold to me. Of course I traded in my old system before re buying the new system. Voila, I now have a New 2DS XL with all of my games, save data, and NNID linked. Goodbye New 3DS XL! ...If only you had fewer battle scars.
I STRONGLY recommend everyone to do a computer transfer unless you have little or no downloadable content on your 3ds. I have about 18 download games on my 3ds system and only 2 of them are full retail games. I decided to do a wireless transfer because i figured it'd be less confusing, oh man nope it took just over 7 HOURS to complete.
If my brother didn't saw this video, I would have gotten the new Nintendo 3DS XL without my data from my 3DS XL. From now on, I will look up more info on new handheld/console games BEFORE buying it. It sucks losing all your data because your using a new handheld/console that still play previous gen games. Thank you internet!
Please note that this is just the *recommended* way to do it. The wireless, 2 step process will still work, but it can take a very, very long time depending on how much information you're transferring.
What gamestop told me is that you can buy the new 3DS at full price(200$) and then take it home and do the data transfer with your old 3DS then when you are done transferring you can take your old 3DS to them to trade in and they will give you the money back that they would normal take off the New 3DS XL purchase.
I recieved my New Nintendo 3DS XL Majora's Mask Edition, and transfering all data was NOT DIFFICULT! Everything was done in 1 hour, and that's not a long time, it's part of the upgrading to a new 3DS system. Just redownloaded Majora's Mask 3D and everything is working perfectly fine, nothing is missing, everything is there.
I like how there's no Nintendo 3DS XL logo on the old system. Apparently the XL is now just a regular 3DS. Also ugh, so complicated. Nintendo, what are you doing?
For everyone asking "Nintendo why didn't you bring over the NORMAL NEW 3DS?" the reason is to save on cost because let's face it the face plate would cost around $10 each so without them ALL YOU WOULD NEED TO BUY IS THE NEW 3DS XL.
Everyone is saying wireless but WHAT IF you have a full 32GB sd card that you have to transfer and your internet connection is low???? THAT'S when this video comes.
ugh, I was hoping I could do this kind of transfer without telling my old system to prep or anything. The whole reason I got a new one was my old one won't turn on anymore...damn. Well, guess I'll have to shell out more money to get it repaired, get the save data and probably sell it back to Gamestop because it will work.
I like how no one at Nintendo thought, "We should make it so they just log in to their account and download their games on the new system." WHAT YEAR IS THIS
I was literally on my way to trade in my old 3ds and purchase a brand New 3DS XL. Then I saw this video. I bought games that are on my high-capacity SD card. Knowing I can't transfer because I don't have them both, I'll never buy this system. It's a shame @Nintendo couldn't build a new system with loyal, existing customers in mind.
You know how I transfer data on my Vita? I use the cloud-based servers to upload the files then download them whenever necessary. You know how I transfered my old data on my PSPs and old DS'? Simply switching out the damn cards. Another option for Vita is to back up the system via the PS3 save option. That way you can back up all of the contents on the vita, then just reconnect it via USB to retrieve the data should you need it at any time. Why didn't Nintendo make it so you plug your old 3DS into the Wii U, back it up there, then plug in the new 3DS and retrieve the backup save files that way? It's simpler, and I'm willing to bet that many people who own a 3DS own a Wii U. Just a thought.
If you want to download more games and software in the New Nintendo 3Ds xl. Buy a 32gb micro SD card. So you could have more room in the New Nintendo 3Ds xl.
All this seems to make sense except for a couple of things. If you're transferring the files through the local at the beginning, which it looks like you are, then why the heck are you going through the trouble of putting the cards in your computer? The original SD card on the old system just got formatted. There's no point using the computer at all. I feel like the phrases, "There are multiple ways you can transfer your files." and "or" were left out of this video. Because steps 12 - 16 make no sense after you've gone through everything else. If all I have to do is put my cards in my computer and copy a folder, then I don't need to do steps 2 through 11. Am I the only one who noticed this?
This is a user experience car crash. Could you add any more barriers? The obscure screwdriver requirement is amazing. Steps should be: 1. Switch on new 3DS 2. Log in to your Nintendo Network account 3. Wait for your cloud-backed up old 3DS OS, games and saves to sync.
lol, everyone's just going to use wireless transfer
Yup
I'll s till use the PC transfer with a new SD card cuz with higher GBs
COOL IS FOREVER NOT FOR A WHILE
NO THEY DONT IDIOT!!!!!!! AND YOUR ENGLISH SUCKS
Billy Bob never insult anyone on their broken english when you Americans can never tell the difference on their, there, and they're, to, too and two, and your, and you're
COOL IS FOREVER NOT FOR A WHILE
Sorry Dude, its just that Are DS's Dont Brake that Much
Honestly, just moving your SD Card from one handheld and placing it into a different system would've been much faster and less painless.
in theory, yes. but this can damage new 3ds. or no, I don't know
like the wii and wiiu
@@P1nkNebula you can’t even do it lmao
@@zanedawson24 technically you can if you used a microSD to SD adapter on your o3ds xl
@@KoopatoadYTThe system you are transferring from doesn’t even have to be the 3DS XL. It can also be either the 3DS or 2DS
Step 1: Wireless transfer.
Step 2: The system transfer is now complete. Enjoy using your New Nintendo 3DS XL!
Wait deadass? Why are they showing this convoluted method
It doesn’t work. It keeps saying “An error has occurred” whenever i select it from settings. Can you even do a wireless transfer anymore or is it discontinued?
Step 3: Where is Your 3DS XL?
@@EllieMiller510 no clue lmao. Wireless and low capacity are the better options
Step 4: Uh oh…
Honestly the fact a process like this is still needed in 2016 is a bit ridiculous....Really need to get with the times Nintendo and start attaching downloads etc to Usernames with an online system instead of to hardware itself. I love my New 3DSXL and 2DS but seriously the transfer process is just stupidly outdated and anti consumer.
this really pissed me off. i hate how its not tied to your account. it should be tied to your account just like it is on 360, x1, ps3, psv, ps4. it makes absolutely no sense. what if i sold my 3ds and bought a new one? you're basically screwed. all your purchases would be gone forever.
Nintendo expects you to buy the new one first, then sell the old one. Your Nintendo Network ID account is the reason why they tie everything to the system, they lose the account stuff, it'd be a lot easier...
im still using the old 3ds xl, i bought pokemon omega sapphire from the nintendo digital shop, downloaded it into my sd card. So if i bought a new 3ds xl, can i have those games back again if i login my nintendo id on that new 3ds xl ?
Setsuna It's not quite that simple, you would need to perform a full system transfer with both handhelds in your physical possession (which takes awhile) and then you could use it on the new handheld but no longer the old one.
LiquidEvilGaming great, so i still can use my nintendo id from my old 3ds on my new 3ds xl right? because right now my nintendo on old 3ds has 60$ balance but i cant buy any games due to low memory on sd card and i planned to buy a new 3ds xl with 32gb..and im so confused on how to transfer from old to new 3ds xl without a wrong step.
No thanks, I'll just do a wireless transfer.
Seams thougher to do the pc-transfer.. I hope the wireless will be simpler since I dont got a SD-thing to get the data over to my pc.. it probably just takes more time, I guess!
***** Even then, you'd have to have a pretty well rated set of SD cards, I'd hope the n3DS's wireless card was capable of more than the ~4MB/s a lot of crappy flash storage is rated for.
ToastyMozart Not sure If I got that.. but I should work from the get go? I dont need to get better SD cards for that to work?! ..anyways, yes, 4GB is little! I have avoided buying several games on my Wii U, since I dont got enough storage left.. they lose lots of money, with only 4GB/32GB for wii u!..
***** You'll probably want to buy a bigger MicroSD card then.
Ill do that to
I wish there was a way to do it via the account only. My 3DS got stolen a while ago, and I lost a bunch of games, plus my Ambassador Program content. :(
EDIT: Good news, apparently I can!
Call Nintendo support, if you connected your Club Nintendo account to your 3DS, you can get it back on another 3ds, I did the same thing when my 3DS XL got stolen.
Did you lose digital games? You can always re-download then from the eshop using your account.
ChanceuPantsu Oh, awesome! I actually did register it on there, and I've got the serial number sitting on my desktop just in case. Glad to know they've got a system in place there.
Blaze Gamer Cool, I remember hearing you couldn't, but I'll give it a whack once I get a new system. I also lost some physical games, but I don't expect much can be done about that.
ohhh shocks!
Why Is it so complicated compared to the olde ways
I think the wireless transfer is easier, just takes longer, from what I have read! Not sure though!
***** It is. all you need is the two consoles and the sd cards that you're using. it does take awhile though. computer method is much quicker
***** The wireless transfer is most likely the easiest method. The data is just exchanged over wifi, no needing to take out SD cards, or transfer through a PC. The downside is that it can take 20 minutes to 2 hours to transfer, depending on how much data is being moved.
NekoyashaX Ok, thanks! Well, I got 2hours, so that wouldnt be a problem for me!:)
***** I guess, if its takes all night one would need to be aware of the power.. I only got one adapter, so I would have to change between the two.. but perhaps it will take less time!
This was a bit overwhelming at first but it's pretty simple actually. Glad I took it step-by-step.
wow
On step 9 you’re just gonna pick wireless transfer
I don’t think anyone would do that anymore. They’ll probably now just do a PC-Based Transfer since it’s faster and more reliable and less prone to disconnect and fail. Alternatively, if their old system has a microSD card inside an adapter, they can just move the card over to the new system
Legit I was thinking about getting a new 3ds xl but now that I know its so hard to file transfer, I am probably not going to get it. I love Nintendo and all but they really have to fix this.
It doesn't look that hard. As long as you pay close attention to what you're doing, it should work well
It's Not hard. Just follow the video....
a much more simple way is to go into the system transfer and select transfer wirelessly, this way it does not require a computer
+KatsEatSushi it is actually easier to transfer this system than previous systems.
It's actually really simple, there's no other way to explain it without making it seem complicated. The only issue I have is trying to take the back pannel off without damaging the back.
I transferred a few hours ago, my heart skipped a beat when the New 3DS XL didn't recognize the Micro SD card the first time around, but thankfully it worked the second time and it all works great now!
Where are the smaller new 3ds? Everyone wants it cause the changeable plates but were not getting it.......
The XL out sold it buy quite a bit in Japan so they aren't selling it here
MegaCharizardXYZ The XL sold out because it came with Monster Hunter 4. And every other continent in the world is getting the regular size except America.
Cuz murica is home of the fatties
What about Canada?
Good Level 4 we may have it in the future we hope....
imagine if Seto Kaiba voiced this video....
2:20 Pikmin 3D confirmed
Dood!
SporeSpam System Transfer IS Pikmin 3d
you realize they tried making pikmin on a 3ds and ds before right but they cancelled it because it didnt feel right
Actually that happens when you transfer stuff from your Wii to your Wii U so it could just be a nifty detail added in to be cute.
The system transfer looked like that even before the 3DS XL came out...
FOR ANYONE HAVING PROBLEMS AFTER STEP #14:
While copying the folder from your original 3DS named "Nintendo 3DS" to your New 3DS's Micro SD card, if you decide to merge the two "Nintendo 3DS" folders together (the one from your original 3DS and the one on the New 3DS's Micro SD card), the new system won't be able to recognize your DSi games when you put the Micro SD card back in the New 3DS. If this happens, just put the Micro SD card back in your computer, go into the folder, go into the folder that starts with "bf95," and there should be 2 folders. DO NOT delete the one that starts with "c62800", it has the data you need on it. Instead, delete the other folder, which should be completely empty. Then, when you put the Micro SD card back into the 3DS, the DSi games should transfer over just fine.
I had a little scare while doing this but after a little bit of checking, I came to the conclusion that the New 3DS couldn't deal with there being an extra, empty folder in the spot I mentioned above so I deleted it and tried putting the card back in, and it worked. I'm glad that was the problem, or I probably would've lost all of my data and bricked my new system because I wouldn't have been able to get to the menu of my New 3DS.
how did i get here...?
Please keep the AC adapters connected on both consoles to ensure that the console(s) does not turn off during the system transfer.
#TooManyButthurtPeopleWhiningAboutNotGettingTheNormalVersionWhileHereInTheUkWeHaveBothVersions
We don't all live in the UK
#Devilsadvocate
I know how you feel shrek
Talk about an ogrereaction.
Europe Not UK Shrek The Ogre
The uk is in europe
You know what would be easy? Crazy thought Nintendo but here me out,
An account system... Because it's 2015. Stop making everything so complicated. Let me sign in, and just redownload software I purchased.
You Know What Would Be Easy? CRAZY THOUGHT @delete this But HEAR Me Out.
Learn How To Spell
This is useful for digital downloaded games. The wireless transfer will not allow digital game data to be transferred, so doing this option is much better if you have save data on digital games.
You know, other systems just let you put your online ID in the console or handheld and that's the end of the transfer. Good to know that Nintendo is still so backwards about something as simple as a system transfer!
I just did a wireless transfer and played other games and watched shows while I waited. It took a while but it was much less stuff to worry about. I did change the card to a 32 gb one though, so i'll be good for a long time. I upgraded from a normal sized cosmo black 3DS to this one so the change is quite noticeable. I'm loving my New 3DS XL. :D
Also if you guys are looking for one and can't find one, I bought mine off of the walmart website. They had both the black and red one in stock so just a thought for you guys who want one but can't find it.
I love you Nintendo, I really do. But what about just a decent account system that prevents all this old-fashioned and unnecessary hassle?
This wouldn't be such a hassle if Nintendo had unified accounts :T
16 steps just to get back our purchases -,-
So much easier then sending your data to a cloud (server) from old device and then downloading it o new device using internet connection.
THANKS! - said no one ever
"Do not create a Nintendo network ID on your new system"
What if I do? can I still transfer the data from the old to new 3DS later?
By Formatting the system memory
What if
the old 3ds is broken
Never mind apparently it was much faster to have a microSD card in advance because the transfer only took 25-30 minutes to finish. Much faster than the first time I did a transfer and a lot more worth it. I was also surprised that I managed to keep the pre-installed Mario and Luigi: Dream Team which was the only thing I was worried about
I had to Re-Download Dream Team after the transfer but lost all the data to it. any way to recover?
How did you lose the data and what transfer method did you use?
I still wish we could move individual games or transfer the info from one system to another without having to overwrite everything.
But nonetheless, thank you for the helpful tips.
That's like a big science experiment
For those wondering, Pre loaded titles are not transferred, however you can re-download them from the eshop for free!
Just to clarify, step 13 can be done first, right? So I could back up my old SD card (copy files to PC), put it back in the old 3DS, and then initiate the system transfer?
ArcadianGenesis I'd also like to know.
OmegaWeaponFFVIII I did it and it worked.
But either way this goes, we are going to have to insert the 32GB MicroSD card into the New 3DS XL before we even turn it on for the first time, update the firmware, do the system transfer from the old 3DS XL, and then take the 32GB MicroSD card out of the NEW 3DS XL AFTER that in order to copy the files from the PC on it? I just don't wanna have to take off the back plate twice. Lol
OmegaWeaponFFVIII I only removed the backplate once. Turn it on with the stock microSD card and initiate system transfer. When you get to the end of the system transfer, it tells you to turn off both systems and copy files with your PC. At that point, remove the backplate and insert your new microSD (with files copied onto it).
elpsycongroo
what do you do if your dad destroyed your 3DS?
You have to call Nintendo and give them your information...
YEET on him.
(Ok, no)
@Joseph Williams but what about the digital games? Will they still be on the SD card?
@@undeadnightmaredemodragonk6772 You'd have to re-download them and you'd lose your saved games. It sucks to lose saved games but at least you don't have to buy the games again. I am not sure if the SD card saves will properly transfer due to whatever voodoo Nintendo does to the data on there.
And yes, it could have been done better.
My dad punched me when i broke mine
Ohh I forgot Pikmin transfer Wii > Wii U and 3DS > 3DS! Man I miss when Nintendo OSs had this much soul
Why does the page about the transfer mention Joy-Cons? They don't work with Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS, they only work with Nintendo Switch! I think you may have made a mistake with the page.
I did the procedure (without swapping SD cards) and had all deleted my data: you mucking nunts, it's 2018 Nintendo!
*Swap the Micro SD cards*
Oh, it worked out fine! Sorry Nintendo!
all those games transferred from the dsi to the new Nintendo 3DS that is all just precious
“I can learn a language during the time to do this!” - Nathaniel Bandy
*sigh*
4 gigs is NOT gonna be enough for me...now I gotta go buy an 8 gig -_- OY!
Why did you have to switch to micro! >_
< micro sd
8 GB? Buy 16 GB or 32 GB they cost the same and you will need it.
I got a pretty sweet 16GB for £10 on amazon, not too big a spend if you look in the right places thankfully!
Ridley Disambiguation I'm pretty sure the SDHC format is unsupported. D:
Gamefreak924 if you're gonna have a portable system, why carry around a bunch of physical copies when digital is right on the system and ready to go?
So stuff like the Nintendo network I'd will appear on the new system? If not how can I do that?
Why will things be deleted?? I want my save files etc on my old system as well...
to prevent piracy...nintendo still hasnt perfected a universal account system that will let you use multiple systems at once without risk for piracy...
PrimeVinyl Ah! Ok, its a shame, I really want my games that I downloaded on both systems.. thanks!:)
PrimeVinyl so all those games I've beat I'll have to beat again? *sigh* Nintendo...
rje808 No, if you trensfer, you will have the data on the New system.. just that its gone from the old!
You can back-up save data on digital games.
I wanna have a 3DS XL!
I got a 1DS XL!
... wait, how tf did I do this ? 🤔
I did this before; when my data was almost transferred, one of the systems didn't pick up the Internet connection. I was scarred that 3 years of my gaming data would disappear, and I was aware that it could be undone. So, I listened to the systems, and had to fully transfer my data to the other system the next day. As a result, I transferred my data successfully.
TOM I’m just imagining that man. How did it feel to find out you had your saved data not gone to the trash?
I have a micro SD card in a SD adapter in my 2DS. Can I just throw the micro SD into my new 3DS?
well, you still have to do the transfer between your 2 systems to transfer the nnid data but you can skip the part with the pc data moveing
You could do that, but if you have any games on it, they won't work with the new system because the 'System ID' linked with each game won't match (or so I've heard).
If you already have a microSD in your 3ds/2ds, then do as the video said, selecting the "PC sd card transfer". But you actually dont do the pc transfer, you'll just put your microSD in the new system after the initial system transfer.
***** thanks!
Yep, I did it this way.
I have animal crossing new leaf digitally on my 3ds. If I do the transfer over yo the new 3ds, will my town be transferred as well?
Justin Luc yes
+Junior phew, thanks!
i had that question as well. i'm glad someone answered it
Not if you do the PC method. It forces you to download Welcome Amiibo and as soon as you start that it overwrites your old data.
@@Noblecheesehead OMG that is terrifying
I lost a large friend list because I sold my old 3DS whilst waiting for a new one to arrive. Was shocked to find out that you actually have to transfer the data and it's not linked to your account.
The method they have shown here looks easy as heck to do.
Don't get how unscrewing a couple of screws to get to the micro sd card is such a grueling task.
my old 3ds uses a 32gb microSD card already, so how do I use it in my new 3ds?
+JordanMeAwesome Maybe do a low capacity transfer, then transfer your data from the 4GB to your 32GB? I have to 32GB mSD cards so I'm just doing the PC transfer.
+JordanMeAwesome select pc transfer but just move the micros sd card into the new 3ds afterwards. thats what i did lol.
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फ़रलेशा जी did this work?
What if the New 3DS has something pre-installed (Pokémon 20th Anniversary New 3DS) and the card you had previously was a microSD card, but bigger than 4GB? How would I go about transfering the pre-installed software to the bigger microSD card while keeping my previous games and saves in tact?
I don't think anything will happen. I transferring my stuff to the new 3ds pokemon anniversary console.
+Ricardo Frausto Yeah, I already did it with everything intact.
Even the special background? I'm barely on 75 percent.
+Ricardo Frausto I did it all yesterday morning.
+4NewHop3 so everything even the mid plaza data was transfered?
I do not recall Step 9. I must have been so sleep depraved and nervous during the whole transfer that I forgot.
Good thing these videos exist, else I'd probably screw up the transfer by the first step lmao
That is what I did one time.
will this keep all my saved game data even from digital copies of games?
Yes it will :)
Alexis Diaz k. If i lose my fire emblem fates data i will die irl. Perma death not casual
+Josh B me too im doing it right now but do i have to use the pc or not because im doingna transfer now so i hope i wont lose anything
latiosfreak2000 wish u luck
I'm not sure, so I would do this method instead of trying wireless.
I have pre installed animal crossing new leaf. Will I lose all of its data during a system transfer?! I'm super scared
It doesn't don't worry, any method of transfer will keep your predownloaded games.
If you choose to use the faster means of transfer, or the low capacity sd card transfer, you'll have to redownload ACNL from the E-Shop.
Also! On the new 3ds, be sure to NOT make an nintendo account, your previous one will need to be transferred.
so. if i have pokemon sun digetal copy on my now 2ds and i want to transfer the save to a new 3ds i do just like they told be to in the tutorial?
I've chosen the faster option, does that mean after redownloading the games the save will be restored?
Cewii You will, but you will have to start over. If you do the PC Method, you can keep all of your save files.
Erik Jonsson Yes, that's the only way you can keep the save files on your digital games.
Instructions were to complicated, got my 3DS stuck in a toaster.
In addition to copying the folder Nintendo 3DS , also copy the folder DCIM (pictures, photos, and videos) and the folder private (app data).
Does anyone know if the old sd card I'm using, can I switch that with the pre-installed 4gb card? So basically, the old card will be in the new system, and the new card will be in the old system. The card I'm using now is 32gb and I really don't want to buy another 32gb just to transfer then have to return the other 32gb...
cant you just link the nintendo network id?
What if I trade my old 3DS for a new 3DS?
+Long Nguyen Yeah I want to do that too but I want to know how to transfer without the old 3ds being present.
+Luke Lelievre same, if someone figures it out, let me know :)
+ibuprofanity sure
+Long Nguyen i heard on the forum that they let you have the console on your house (paying something) and they 'll give you the refund, basically the same money for the new 3ds
Long Nguyen
I just bought the new system first for full price and then did the transfer in my house. After that I returned the new system and then asked to have that same system resold to me. Of course I traded in my old system before re buying the new system. Voila, I now have a New 2DS XL with all of my games, save data, and NNID linked. Goodbye New 3DS XL! ...If only you had fewer battle scars.
I STRONGLY recommend everyone to do a computer transfer unless you have little or no downloadable content on your 3ds. I have about 18 download games on my 3ds system and only 2 of them are full retail games. I decided to do a wireless transfer because i figured it'd be less confusing, oh man nope it took just over 7 HOURS to complete.
Why didn't they just put a normal SD card slot on the new nintendo 3ds to make it easier for kids
Thanks for teaching us how to hack you Nintendo!
If my brother didn't saw this video, I would have gotten the new Nintendo 3DS XL without my data from my 3DS XL. From now on, I will look up more info on new handheld/console games BEFORE buying it. It sucks losing all your data because your using a new handheld/console that still play previous gen games. Thank you internet!
I'm so happy the XL is being sold right away.
Please note that this is just the *recommended* way to do it. The wireless, 2 step process will still work, but it can take a very, very long time depending on how much information you're transferring.
So, it'll still download my games & saves, just take longer?
Yes, but you need to make sure the SD card on your old 3ds is 4 gigs or less.
It's very specific that you need a "Phillips screwdriver", instead of just "screwdriver"
Because a flathead won't work.
What gamestop told me is that you can buy the new 3DS at full price(200$) and then take it home and do the data transfer with your old 3DS then when you are done transferring you can take your old 3DS to them to trade in and they will give you the money back that they would normal take off the New 3DS XL purchase.
I recieved my New Nintendo 3DS XL Majora's Mask Edition, and transfering all data was NOT DIFFICULT!
Everything was done in 1 hour, and that's not a long time, it's part of the upgrading to a new 3DS system.
Just redownloaded Majora's Mask 3D and everything is working perfectly fine, nothing is missing, everything is there.
I like how there's no Nintendo 3DS XL logo on the old system. Apparently the XL is now just a regular 3DS. Also ugh, so complicated. Nintendo, what are you doing?
Wow. My summer vacation begins with a system transfer because that's when I'm getting the New 3DS XL.
I love how the pikmin do the system transfer on the Wii to Wii U and 3ds to new 3ds
I do not have a New 3DS XL. Why am I watching this?
For everyone asking "Nintendo why didn't you bring over the NORMAL NEW 3DS?" the reason is to save on cost because let's face it the face plate would cost around $10 each so without them ALL YOU WOULD NEED TO BUY IS THE NEW 3DS XL.
Thanks a lot Nintendo for asking me to buy a PC which I don’t have the money
Everyone is saying wireless but WHAT IF you have a full 32GB sd card that you have to transfer and your internet connection is low???? THAT'S when this video comes.
Data transfers make me so nervous. :'(
does this transfer includes downloaded games and their saves?plz someone answer me
One time I tried to do this to a 3DS to 3DS XL and erased everything on my old 3DS I was sad
That's what I'm worried about!
I guess it's because the data from the old 3ds was supposed to be transfered to the other 3ds
I tried transferring data from a normal-sized 3DS to an XL 3DS, and my XL died on me shortly after. I seriously hope this doesn't happen again...
I wish the new 3ds xl was able to use the larger memory cards like my old 3ds xl came with that way I wouldn't need a computer.
I know it's not simple at all with a pc.
now this could've really been simpler
ugh, I was hoping I could do this kind of transfer without telling my old system to prep or anything. The whole reason I got a new one was my old one won't turn on anymore...damn. Well, guess I'll have to shell out more money to get it repaired, get the save data and probably sell it back to Gamestop because it will work.
Instructions unclear, set both 3DSes on fire...
I like how no one at Nintendo thought, "We should make it so they just log in to their account and download their games on the new system."
WHAT YEAR IS THIS
I still don't know what drugs Nintendo was on when they decided the New 3DS wouldn't come to NTSC-U regions.
Nintendo themselfes showing the People how they can easily install custom firmware on their systems by just editing the "Nintendo 3DS" folder:
Man, I want the New Nintendo 3DS XL so badly. Awesome. :D
I was literally on my way to trade in my old 3ds and purchase a brand New 3DS XL. Then I saw this video. I bought games that are on my high-capacity SD card. Knowing I can't transfer because I don't have them both, I'll never buy this system. It's a shame @Nintendo couldn't build a new system with loyal, existing customers in mind.
hmm, I'mm not sure I understand what you mean. most people haven't had any issues with it
You have to open the New 3DS to change the micro SD,That is convenient and inconvenient at the same time.
You know how I transfer data on my Vita? I use the cloud-based servers to upload the files then download them whenever necessary. You know how I transfered my old data on my PSPs and old DS'? Simply switching out the damn cards.
Another option for Vita is to back up the system via the PS3 save option. That way you can back up all of the contents on the vita, then just reconnect it via USB to retrieve the data should you need it at any time.
Why didn't Nintendo make it so you plug your old 3DS into the Wii U, back it up there, then plug in the new 3DS and retrieve the backup save files that way? It's simpler, and I'm willing to bet that many people who own a 3DS own a Wii U.
Just a thought.
If you want to download more games and software in the New Nintendo 3Ds xl. Buy a 32gb micro SD card. So you could have more room in the New Nintendo 3Ds xl.
I just completed my system transfer.
It was the most infuriating experience I've had with a Nintendo product yet.
Seriously Nintendo, wtf?
Wow that's not overly complicated at all.
I was worried for a second that you had to start over
Thanks
A long process but it worked! Just be warned, your 3D pictures and videos do not automatically transfer. I learned this the hard way :(
All this seems to make sense except for a couple of things. If you're transferring the files through the local at the beginning, which it looks like you are, then why the heck are you going through the trouble of putting the cards in your computer? The original SD card on the old system just got formatted. There's no point using the computer at all. I feel like the phrases, "There are multiple ways you can transfer your files." and "or" were left out of this video. Because steps 12 - 16 make no sense after you've gone through everything else. If all I have to do is put my cards in my computer and copy a folder, then I don't need to do steps 2 through 11. Am I the only one who noticed this?
And this is why I prefer buying physical versions of games
I did the transfer using the computer. It was easier than I thought! I am a total noob when I come to this stuff.
This is a user experience car crash. Could you add any more barriers? The obscure screwdriver requirement is amazing. Steps should be:
1. Switch on new 3DS
2. Log in to your Nintendo Network account
3. Wait for your cloud-backed up old 3DS OS, games and saves to sync.
Thanks, just did this for my new 2ds XL and worked perfectly
Last time I did a system transfer all of my downloaded games save data was not carried over, seems like they finally got enough complaints about that.