How to Transfer DSiWare to a Nintendo 3DS Family System
Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi
In this article, you'll learn how to perform a system transfer from the Nintendo DSi to a Nintendo 3DS Family System.
Note
- Before starting this process make sure that the Nintendo 3DS Transfer Tool has been downloaded on the Nintendo DSi from the Nintendo DSi Shop.
- To complete the system transfer you will need both your Nintendo 3DS family system and Nintendo DSi systems, the wireless data transfer application for the Nintendo DSi, and access to the Internet.
- Any unused DSi Points will NOT transfer to the Nintendo 3DS family system.
- Once complete, you will not be able to transfer data back to the Nintendo DSi.
Complete these steps
On the Nintendo 3DS family system
- Select the System Settings icon from the HOME Menu and tap Open.
- Tap Other Settings and then tap System Transfer.
- After the system connects online, tap Transfer from Nintendo DSi and then Next
- Then tap Receive from Nintendo DSi.
On the Nintendo DSi/DSi XL
- Tap Nintendo 3DS Transfer Tool.
- After the system connects online, tap Transfer to Nintendo 3DS and then Next.
- Now tap, Send from This System.
- The name of the Nintendo 3DS family system that will receive the data will appear on the touch screen of the Nintendo DSi. Tap it to proceed.
On the Nintendo 3DS family system
- Tap Yes to confirm that you want to receive the information from the Nintendo DSi listed on screen.
On the Nintendo DSi/DSi XL
- Tap either Full Transfer or Custom Transfer.
- Tapping Full Transfer will transfer the Wi-Fi Configuration Data, Photos and Recordings, and any purchased Nintendo DSiWare.
- Tapping Custom Transfer will allow you to select what you want to transfer to the Nintendo 3DS family system. This option will allow you to select individual DSiWare titles for transfer.
- After selecting what you want to transfer, tap Transfer and then Next.
- Tap Transfer again to confirm each type of data that will be transferred.
- Finally, tap Transfer one last time to confirm the transfer and complete the process.
On the Nintendo 3DS family system
- After the transfer is finished, tap System Settings to return to the settings menu.
- The games must now be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop.
