Will I be able to redownload games associated to my NNID on the 3DS

So my plan is to transfer from my old 3DS to my 3DS XL (not the new 3DS). I just recently found my old 3DS, so it doesn't have a NNID associated to it but it does have some games on it.

I'm thinking that I could transfer from my old 3Ds to the 3DS XL but to do so I'd have to format my 3DS XL to go through with the transfer. I'd probably copy all the stuff before the format from my 3DS XL onto my PC (so I wouldn't have to re-download everything) then transfer from my 3DS to the XL. When I link my NNID would I get all the games I bought with the NNID from the XL and the games from my old 3DS?

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Best Answer

So (I don't mean to link to myself here, sorry) this might help answer your question. It has more to do with NNIs than what I think you're looking for, but it should still help somewhat. But here is relevant data to fully answer your question:

Your Nintendo Network ID is tied to your software and/or additional content you have purchased and downloaded. (Meaning if you have an NNI, the purchases you make are not linked to your console, but your NNI)
What is retained (when you create a new NNI): All game licenses purchased prior to linking a Nintendo Network ID, funds added prior to linking a Nintendo Network ID, and all free software demos downloaded prior to linking a Nintendo Network ID. (Just proof that anything that you download with an NNI on your system is retained)

Recently I bought the Persona Q 3DS and transferred data from my 3DS to the Persona 3DS. When I transferred my data, everything I bought moved from my original system to the new system. But the reformatting process will remove anything on the target system having to do with another NNI. But... no NNI is technically ANOTHER NNI so... You say your games (on one system) aren't connected to another NNI, but if I were you I would back those up just in case.

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Are 3DS purchases tied to NNID?

Yep, the games are still tied to the 3DS.

Can you redownload purchased games on 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 eShop purchases tied to NNID?

Information. Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. You can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.

Does deleting Nintendo Network ID delete my games?

The Nintendo eShop and all associated purchases will be deleted, and cannot be downloaded. This applies to purchases made with this Nintendo Network ID both on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Any remaining balance in the Nintendo eShop account will be deleted and cannot be recovered or refunded.

How to connect your Nintendo Network ID on Nintendo 3DS

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