Can I redownload a game I bought on the new 3ds if I bought it without a NNID?
Basically I'm planning on buying the new 3ds and I'm planning on transferring all the games from my older 3ds XL to it. But before I do that if I were to get on my new 3ds without setting a NNID and I buy a game on the eshop without a NNID then transfer my old 3ds data to the new one would I lose access to the game I bought without a NNID on the new one?
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If you use system transfer, you shouldn't lose anything, because it transfers all data (except some technical stuff) to the new system including eShop data, and anything on the new system will be lost.
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Can I redownload 3DS games on a new 3DS?
You can also change, remove, and redownload themes for your Nintendo 3DS family system. Once deleted, Nintendo eShop purchases can be redownloaded at no cost. Downloaded items appear as a gift on the HOME Menu. Once they have fully downloaded, you can tap them to access the software.Are 3DS purchases tied to NNID?
Yep, the games are still tied to the 3DS.Can I transfer downloaded games to another 3DS?
The short answer is no, you can't transfer individual eShop games. From Nintendo's 3DS General Information page: Can the downloadable version of a Nintendo 3DS game be transferred to another 3DS console? It is not possible to transfer a specific software title to another Nintendo 3DS console.Can you transfer purchases from one 3DS to another?
Target SystemFrom the HOME Menu tap the System Settings Icon and then Open. Tap 3 and then System Transfer. Tap Transfer from Nintendo 3DS. Read the information about the transfer and tap Agree.How to get back a lost (or deleted) 3ds game *ONLY DIGITAL*
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