Garou
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If you use the stock-SD you can just wirelessly transfer everything during the transfer-process.
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With the New 3DS XL announced for the US, let's talk transfers
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If you use the stock-SD you can just wirelessly transfer everything during the transfer-process.
The save file is on the SD card. You just need to transfer the contents pm your current SD card to the Micro SD card I'm the new3DS. You can do this via your computer or have the 3DS do it over wireless connection though that may take a couple of hours dependant on how much you have on the SD card
If you're buying a bigger micro SD card then buy one with an SD adapter (assuming your computer can read SD cards. If not then the 3DS can do it for you through wireless. It will take much longer though
The Xtortionist
Member
Ah, thanks. I thought the 3DS only transferred system data and that data on SD cards had to be copy+pasted with a PC. I also only use the stock cards - all my games are physical.
So do I have this right?
Im transferring from a 32gb XL to the stock 4gb New XL.
Since I'm doing the transfer in GameStop, i don't have the ability to insert a large micro sd card.
I do the built in system transfer. It will transfer my nnid to the new console and my game saves to the stock 4gb card.
After this, my nnid will be tied to the new xl and then it's just a matter of using my PC to copy the data from the stock micro SD to a larger card and re downloading all my games.
Ambassador program stuff transfers too, right?
Im transferring from a 32gb XL to the stock 4gb New XL.
Since I'm doing the transfer in GameStop, i don't have the ability to insert a large micro sd card.
I do the built in system transfer. It will transfer my nnid to the new console and my game saves to the stock 4gb card.
After this, my nnid will be tied to the new xl and then it's just a matter of using my PC to copy the data from the stock micro SD to a larger card and re downloading all my games.
Ambassador program stuff transfers too, right?
Garou
Member
Buy a microSD+adapter now and start using it in your old 3DS, then you just have to swap cards during transfer.
neoism
Member
scratches head.... I have the same prob, but I have the old 2gb card and a 4gb card which has Bravely Default on it and a few other digital games, does it also transfer over the saves. My mean concern is how can I get all my stuff from both cards on one card... I'm going to get a 32gb card with the new system most likely... Or will I have to use a computer.. I dont have a sd card reader
I also have 40 bones on my eshop account...
Garou
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scratches head.... I have the same prob, but I have the old 2gb card and a 4gb card which has Bravely Default on it and a few other digital games, does it also transfer over the saves. My mean concern is how can I get all my stuff from both cards on one card... I'm going to get a 32gb card with the new system most likely... Or will I have to use a computer.. I dont have a sd card reader
You can never combine saves from two SD-cards. Abandon the SD-card with the less important saves and redownload the games after you moved to your bigger card.
Snapshot King
Member
So I'm using a 32 gig micro sd adapter in my 2ds. When I do the transfer into the new 3ds, is there an option that'll just fuck it up? It's total transfer (which'll be impossible) limited transfer, and PC transfer, right? I just pick PC transfer and then swap the cards, right?
Garou
Member
The process will ask if you are already using a microSD and will give you specific instructions on when to swap. Works flawlessly.
DarkLegion
Member
I can't just do the system transfer and swap SD cards around later when I get home? Will probably be doing it inside gamestop. Don't wanna open the thing there.
Good idea. I ordered a micro SD and it comes with an adapter so all I really have to do is copy my current SD card data onto the micro SD and then use that in my regular XL with the adapter? Then when the new 3ds launches, it's just a matter of doing the regular transfer and inserting the micro SD (sans adapter) when prompted?
My only hangup here is if GameStop will let me do this in store. I know they'll do the transfer for me but will they allow me to use my micro SD card during it. I'll call and ask.
NeOak
Member
You'll have to open the box to do the transfer anyway.
Snapshot King
Member
Except for the fact that I just had to go out and buy a stupid screwdriver to even get at the micro SD slot on the New XL.
DarkLegion
Member
I worded that badly, I meant opening up the n3DS system itself. It has to be unscrewed I believe.
Garou
Member
If you go that route, then you are fine. After the general transfer is done and the old 3DS is wiped the new 3DS will prompt you to turn off the new 3DS to switch cards, at that point the old 3DS is not necessary anymore and you can just do the card switch and everything at home.
The Sarcastic Dude
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I have a OG 3DS with the stock 2 GB Card, I can transfer all the content on the card to the New 3DS directly from the old 3DS without having to use a PC?
Pegosaurus
Banned
How does Gamestop handle system transfers?
The Sarcastic Dude
Banned
They let you transfer your content at the store when you trade in your system.
Garou
Member
Yes, can be done wireless (but you still need Internet-access for system-update + license-transfer)
Pegosaurus
Banned
Ok, that's good, thanks.
shysaursoft
Member
*Some* do. Not all GameStops have an internet connection set up with WiFi, which is required.
Thanks so much for your help
I don't think you can just unlink your NNID and link it on your new system. It has to be do e through a system transfer. A system transfer transfers all your data: your account, NNID, fame licenses etc. Save data is stored on the SD card
The Sarcastic Dude
Banned
thanks
Or let you go home an do it then come back to trade in the old system. That's what my GameStop said they will do.
I plain on just letting my customers do it in store. All gamestops should have wifi now for phone trades so there is no reason for me not to.
The Xtortionist
Member
This is what I did when trading in my OG 3DS for an XL. I gave them the OG after doing the system transfer and they refunded me its trade in value.
neoism
Member
yeah but sadly not all have wifi :/
Garou
Member
Create a hotspot with your smartphone tethering-option?
OrbitalBeard
Member
Anyone know which type of Phillips screwdriver is needed to open the back of the N3DS and swap out the MicroSD card? Is it #00?
Yep, it's a #00
Interesting, I wonder if the person that told me just didn't know and was basing it off the word pre-order, meaning to her it would seem like it would end on the 12th.
JP
Member
Ordered!
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This seems to be the best place to ask although I'm NOT doing a system transfer from our old XL because although it's possible in the shop we have a load of content so it will probably take hours and it's just not worth it.
I'm assuming from what I've seen on the 3DS and what it says here (Nintendo Support) that I don't want to be deleting the Nintendo ID because that deletes EVERYTHING to do with that ID rather than just removing the Nintendo ID from the old XL.
Is it simply a matter of deleting all the data on the old XL, signing into the same Nintendo ID on the new 3DS and downloading all the software again? It's not really a major thing but will saves on carts be accessible on the new 3DS? Has anybody where actually just moved to a new 3DS like I'm doing without a transfer?
This seems to be the best place to ask although I'm NOT doing a system transfer from our old XL because although it's possible in the shop we have a load of content so it will probably take hours and it's just not worth it.
I'm assuming from what I've seen on the 3DS and what it says here (Nintendo Support) that I don't want to be deleting the Nintendo ID because that deletes EVERYTHING to do with that ID rather than just removing the Nintendo ID from the old XL.
Is it simply a matter of deleting all the data on the old XL, signing into the same Nintendo ID on the new 3DS and downloading all the software again? It's not really a major thing but will saves on carts be accessible on the new 3DS? Has anybody where actually just moved to a new 3DS like I'm doing without a transfer?
JP
Member
Whatever you do DON'T delete the Nintendo ID as according to this it actually deletes the Nintendo ID from everything rather than just removing it from your system.
How to Delete a Nintendo Network ID
That's my understanding anyway.
Oops, this was supposed to be edited into the first post.
I own three digital games on my OG 3DS XL (ALBW/ACNL/DKCR) and I'm picking up the Majora's Mask n3DS XL. I still have the 4GB SD card that came with my OG XL.
Can I simply load all the stuff on the card to my MacBook, transfer it over to a microSD, and then do the system transfer when I get the n3DS?
Can I simply load all the stuff on the card to my MacBook, transfer it over to a microSD, and then do the system transfer when I get the n3DS?
freeofgreed
Member
If you trade in your 3DS after you buy the n3DS do you still get the 100$ for it?
I'm not sure. I would wait to transfer the contents of your SD card until you start the transfer and it tells you to do it
You have to update to transfer
Bummer. Maybe Ill attempt to do the call Nintendo route after I have the new one.
stan423321
Member
After the whole madness that Wii exploits were, Nintendo decided to disable copying saves to different systems, since that means that to fake a valid save, you already need a compromised system. So, yeah.
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