Can I transfer 3DS stuff from one SD Card to another

What will happen if I remove my loaded 4GB SD CARD from my 3DS XL and put it into another 3DS/3DS XL? (Because when you take out the SD card, everything that is on it stays in the SD card, but not in the 3DS System and when you put it back in the 3DS XL, it does).

So, will it have the same effect if I just move the SD Card itself into another 3DS/3DS XL?

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Best Answer

I can't quite figure out what you are asking. Is it:

What happens when you transfer the files on one SD to card to another?
What happens when you move the SD card from one 3DS to another?

For question 1, if you move all the files from one SD card to another and then reinsert the SD card into your 3DS there will be no difference except for the number of available blocks (assuming the one of the SD cards has more storage space than the other)

For question 2, you will lose access to all the data (digital games, DLC, game updates, themes and so on) that is stored on the SD card on the original 3DS until you put the SD card back in. The other 3DS will not be able to access any of the SD card's data until you login to your NNID on that one.

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Can you transfer 3DS games from one SD Card to another?

For transferring data between SD cards or microSD cardsInsert the SD Card with the Nintendo 3DS data into the SD Card Slot or the SD Card reader/writer. Open Windows Explorer (for PC) or Finder (for Mac) and access the SD Card. Highlight the data and drag it to the desktop.

How do I transfer stuff from one SD Card to another?

First transfer the data from the SD card to a computer or to the internal storage of your device. Turn off your device and remove the SD card. Insert the other SD card and turn on the device. Then transfer the data to the SD card from the computer or from the internal storage.

Can I change the SD Card in my 3DS?

On your 3DS, hold down the power button and tap Power Off on the touch screen. Once its completely off, open the little SD card slot on depress the card until it clicks and then it will eject when you let go. Put the SD card that just came out of your 3DS into your USB card reader and plug it into your computer.

Is it possible to transfer 3DS data?

Tab to the right in the Other Settings menu and select System Transfer. The systems will connect to the internet. Select Transfer from a System in the Nintendo 3DS Family on both machines. On the new system that you want to move the data to (Target System), select Receive from Nintendo 3DS.

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