How can I transfer my New Leaf data to a new console?
I purchased the Animal Crossing New Leaf 3DS XL as my entrance into the system & its games.
I've recently procured a Zelda themed 3DS XL (Link Between Worlds bundle) and wanted to start playing on that one instead of the Animal Crossing one.
The game is pre-loaded on the machine and didn't come with a download code, cartridge, or e-shop code/receipt/whatever.
If I wanted to swap over to the newer 3DS I bought, would I just have to switch over the SD card or is there some special way to get my Animal Crossing to the new system? I was told there is a way but it'd wipe my Animal Crossing save - which is not an option I'm going to even consider.
Best Answer
When a game is pre-loaded through a bundle, it's basically just loaded onto the SD card without you having to do anything. So swapping the SD card would work. But is your new 3DS pre-loaded with LBW in the same way? That could make life tough, as I know how to move all files from an old card to a new one, but not how to move some files and not others...
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How do you transfer saves in Animal Crossing New Leaf?
Another option is to download the "Save Data Transfer Tool" from the Nintendo eShop. This requires you to have a digital copy of the game before you can transfer it, but it should work even if you're mayor.How do you transfer data from Animal Crossing to another console?
In order to transfer Animal Crossing data between Switch consoles, you'll first have to download a special (free) Island Transfer Tool from the Switch eShop. Just enter 'Island transfer' into the search bar and it should pop right up. Also, make sure you've got the most up-to-date version of the game.Can I transfer my Animal Crossing character to another Switch?
Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows you and up to 7 others on your Nintendo Switch system to live on one shared island. The save data for the island or for the individual residents of the island can be transferred to a new Nintendo Switch system after updating the game software to the latest version.How to transfer save data from ACNL to ACNL:Welcome Amiibo (physical to digital)
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