Can I create a new NNID account (or use a different one) and still keep the games I have in the first account?
So I want to create a new NNID account on my 3DS (because long story short my NNID region is set to mexico even though I'm in the US). However, I bought a lot of things on this account and I'm not sure if I can create a new NNID (or use my Wii U account) and still keep the games I purchased. I really hate having my region settings in a different location. I really don't want to buy hundreds of dollars worth of games again. Or at least can someone explain the formatting thing? I heard you can redownload the games even without the account but I don't know how that works.
Best Answer
No, you will lose the games or be forced to transfer them to another system.
Games are tied to both the system and the NNID. The 3DS only supports one NNID to be linked to it at a time, unlike the Wii U which allows 12. The only way to unlink a NNID from a 3DS outside of a system transfer is to format the system. If you link a new NNID after that, then you will not be able to redownload the games.
How to Change Nintendo Network ID Information (E-Mail Address, Gender, Region, Etc)
Your best chance is to contact nintendo's support and see if they will help you out.
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Can you have 2 Nintendo Network IDs?
No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network ID's to a Nintendo Account. Only one NNID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.Can you change NNID?
The Nintendo Network ID (username) and country cannot be changed once the account is created. The only way to change this information is to create a new Nintendo Network ID.Can you have multiple accounts on one 3DS?
No. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be associated to a Nintendo 3DS family system at a time.What happens if you unlink NNID?
If you created your Nintendo Account with your NNID, you will need to link an additional service (different NNID, Twitter, etc) or create a Nintendo Account password before you can remove the link. Once the link is removed, your Mii will no longer be displayed.Game Sharing With Multiple Nintendo Switches
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