What happens to my saved game if I buy a new 3ds
What happens to my saved game (Retail version not eShop) when I buy a new 3DS when my old one gets broken? I a case of total destruction of a 3DS system an you don't have the chance to make data transfer... Everybody says that saved games are being stored on the game cartridge but when I put my game in a new 3DS am I only able to play as a resident?
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The save game on a physical copy of Animal Crossing: New Leaf is stored on the cartridge. If your system is destroyed but you still have the cartridge then you can resume playing on another system. I have a cartridge that I swap between two systems so I can confirm this.
Now what I can't confirm is if there is something strange going on with your New 3DS. This is something that you might want to contact Nintendo Customer Support about for further guidance.
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How do I transfer saved games from one 3DS to another?
Connect to Nintendo eShop and download the Save Data Transfer Tool. Insert the retail version of the software into your Nintendo 3DS system. From the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu, select "Save Data Transfer Tool". Follow the on-screen instructions carefully and tap the transfer button when ready to transfer the save data.Are 3DS 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.Can you transfer data to a new 3DS?
If you own a 3DS and want to upgrade to the New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL and want to make it your primary device, note that you can transfer all your system settings, games and save data very easily.Can you redownload 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.More answers regarding what happens to my saved game if I buy a new 3ds
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Just go onto the Nintendo e-shop and download the Nintendo 3ds transfer app (it will look like a toaster). Then do the same on the new 3ds, and then all of the memory on your old one will be on your new one (not sure if that works for game cards though). ?
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