3DS XL Nintendo Network ID linking

I have a 3DS XL and I also have a Nintendo Network ID linked to it. I'm planning on trading it in to get a new 3DS XL. Would I have to do a system transfer to get my Nintendo Network ID if I deleted it off the system? If I got the new system and deleted my Nintendo Network ID off my previous 3DS, could I just put my Nintendo ID on my new system and link it that way?

Also, if you could link it to your system, will it save my purchases I've already made on my ID and would I be able to download it?

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Best Answer

You should buy the N3DS-XL first, and do a system transfer. That is the only way to get your NNID (Nintendo Network ID) on the new system. If you do the system transfer, all the games, funds, whatsoever, are transferred and you can download your already bought games via the eShop.

Do NOT delete the NNID on your old 3DS-xl, because it will really really delete the NNID, including games, funds and other licenses bound to the NNID. Source: notes on this page. If you have done a system transfer, the old system will be without a linked NNID, so no need to delete or remove it from there.

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What does linking a Nintendo Network ID do?

Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features: Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc) Use any applications that require Internet access (including Nintendo eShop)

How do I link my 3DS account to another account?

Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu of a Nintendo Switch console to launch Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Select Merge Funds from Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.

Can you have more than one Nintendo Network ID on 3DS?

Can I register multiple Nintendo Network IDs on a single Nintendo 3DS system? No. Each Nintendo 3DS system can only have one registered Nintendo Network ID at a time.

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