Is there any way to redownload games attached to another NNID? [duplicate]

I bought a used 3DS XL off Craigslist and the person had 3 digital copy games on the system when he sold it to me. He said I should be able to redownload at least 2 of them that he was pretty sure of when I reset it and set up my own account on it.

However, since doing the system reset and getting a NNID set up for myself they are not listed in redownload-able software. I contacted Nintendo support via chat line and they said that there was noting that can be done because the games still belong to the previous owner still.

Is there ANY way to get around this?

I have contacted the person I bought it from & they said they would try to find their NNID stuff and I just haven't heard from them yet. They were both great games & really want them back since they were included in the total price I paid for the system & all its stuff that came with.

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Best Answer

Since you created a new NNID, you've lost the licenses to those games that were attached to the old NNID. If the seller gets back to you with their NNID information and they give it to you, you may be able to contact Nintendo support with the info and ask them to merge the accounts for you, but it's not guaranteed.

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Can you redownload games on a different 3DS?

The Nintendo 3DS eShop will close after March 2023, but you'll still be able to redownload games you already own "for the foreseeable future".

Are 3DS eShop games tied to account?

Are eshop games still tied to the 3ds or your account if you change your console? Yep, the games are still tied to the 3DS. Every 3DS has a soul, and you need to transfer this soul to a new 3DS, to use these purchased eshop games on it.

How do I unlink my NNID from a lost 3DS?

Complete these steps

Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account.

Click User info, then scroll down to the Linked accounts section and click Edit.

To unlink an NNID from your Nintendo Account, click the checkmark next to Nintendo Network ID to remove the link.

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.

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