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How to Use Download Play

Nintendo 3DS

In this article, you'll learn how to use DS Download play with compatible wireless multiplayer features.

Note
  • The system is able to use Download Play with the Nintendo DSi XL, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DS Lite, and Nintendo DS systems.
  • Wireless communication needs to be enabled to use Download Play.

Complete these steps

On the Host/Sending System
  1. Select the Download Play-compatible title from the Home Menu and tap Open.
  2. Select the appropriate option from within the game. For information on how a game or feature uses Download Play, review the software manual.
On the Client/Receiving System(s)
  1. Select Download Play from the HOME Menu and tap Open.
  2. Tap Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DS depending on type of software to be received.
  3. Tap the title to be received from the list of available titles.
  4. For information on how to play the game or feature you are downloading, refer to the software manual.

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