How to Insert a Game Card
Nintendo 3DS
In this article, you'll learn how to insert Game Cards into the game card slot on the system.
Important: Only remove or insert a Game Card while on the HOME Menu, or when the system is powered off. If you have suspended a software title, make sure you have closed it before removing its Game Card.
Complete these steps
- Hold the Game Card so that the label of the Game Card and the bottom of the system are both facing in the same direction.
- For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS, the game card slot is located on the back of the system.
- For New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL, the game card slot is located on the front of the system.
- For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS, the game card slot is located on the back of the system.
- Slide the Game Card into the Game Card slot until it clicks into place. If the card seems difficult to insert, remove it and confirm that it is facing the right direction.
- For New Nintendo 2DS XL, first open the game card slot cover, then insert the game card into the game card slot until it clicks into place.
