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Nintendo 3DS: Transfer Games & Save Data

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  1. Do Nintendo 3DS Games Save to the SD Card/microSD Card/System Memory?

     No. While some Game Cards do save SpotPass and StreetPass information to the SD card or system memory, game progress (levels completed, items collected, etc.) is saved to the Nintendo 3DS Game Card... KA ID: 337 Meta-Answer ID: 337

  2. How to Transfer Data Between SD Cards or microSD Cards

     In this article, you'll learn how to transfer data from one SD Card to another SD Card. Important Do not swap between multiple SD Cards, or swap your SD Card between multiple systems. Use one SD Card with one system and be sure to follow the steps below if transferring content to a new... KA ID: 309 Meta-Answer ID: 309

  3. How to Format an SD Card or microSD Card

     In this article, you'll learn what you'll need to format an SD Card. Nintendo recommends using the SD Association's SD Memory Card Formatter to format any SD cards that will be used with a Nintendo product. Nintendo products strictly adhere to the SD card standard... KA ID: 220 Meta-Answer ID: 220

  4. How to Use microSD Management to Move Files between a New Nintendo 3DS XL and a PC

     In this article, you'll learn how to access the microSD Card via PC using microSD Management. Important You may also find our information on how to transfer data from one Nintendo 3DS to another helpful. Do not swap between multiple SD Cards, or swap your SD Card between multiple systems. Use... KA ID: 14218 Meta-Answer ID: 14166

  5. How to Restore Save Data

     In this article, you'll learn how to restore save data. Important Only previously backed up save data can be restored. Current save data will be overwritten when backup save data is restored. The save data and software must be on the same SD card when you... KA ID: 51 Meta-Answer ID: 51

  6. How to Back Up Save Data on a Nintendo 3DS Family System

     In this article, you'll learn how to back up save data. Note Ensure your system has the latest system update as system menu version 6.0.0-0U or higher is required to use the Save-Data Backup feature. The Save-Data Backup feature allows you to back up save... KA ID: 70 Meta-Answer ID: 70

  7. How to Delete Save Data and Applications

     In this article, you'll learn how to delete save data or applications. Important: Deleting a game or application that was downloaded from the Nintendo eShop will also delete the associated save data permanently unless you create a save data backup. Note Built-in... KA ID: 570 Meta-Answer ID: 570

  8. How to Use the Save Data Transfer Tool

     In this article, you'll learn how to use the Save Data Transfer Tool. Important An Internet connection is required to transfer save data. Do not turn off the power or remove the Game Card when transferring save data. Note The Save Data Transfer Tool is used to transfer... KA ID: 73 Meta-Answer ID: 73

  9. Pre-installed Software Is Missing or Deleted (Nintendo 3DS)

     The information in this article can help you when pre-installed software included with a Nintendo 3DS family system is either missing from the system or was accidentally deleted from the SD Card. Note The software should appear on the HOME Menu when the system is first turned on. Pre-installed software that has been deleted from the SD card can be re-downloaded from the Nintendo eShop at no... KA ID: 542 Meta-Answer ID: 542

  10. How to Save Music Files to an SD Card or microSD Card

     In this article, you'll learn how to save music files to an SD Card. Important: In order to save music files to an SD Card, you'll need the following: a compatible SD card, SDHC card, microSD card, or microSDHC card compatible music files (.mp3,.m4a,.mp4,.3gp) an... KA ID: 307 Meta-Answer ID: 307
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