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Nintendo 3DS: Parental Controls Features

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  1. Using Parental Controls on Nintendo Systems

     Information Parental controls on Nintendo systems allow you to manage what your child can and cannot use on their system. Along with restricting games by rating, you can manage access to account and... KA ID: 10530 Meta-Answer ID: 10529

  2. What Can I Block with Parental Controls on Nintendo 3DS?

     Note: When Parental Controls are enabled, some System Settings, such as Internet Settings, Outer Cameras*, System Transfer, and System Update cannot be accessed. You will need to enter the PIN to... KA ID: 257 Meta-Answer ID: 13407

  3. How Do I Restrict My Child from Accessing the Internet?

     Note: As of April 8, 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication has ended for Nintendo 3DS family software. Using parental controls, the following online features can... KA ID: 251 Meta-Answer ID: 251

  4. Will Parental Controls Block Streaming Content on Nintendo 3DS Family?

     Because the system's parental controls are designed around video game ratings and not film ratings, it's not possible to block streaming video content based on rating. However, parental controls can... KA ID: 332 Meta-Answer ID: 332

  5. Can I restrict browsing the Internet on the Nintendo 3DS family with parental controls?

     Yes. Parental Controls can be set to restrict all browser usage. This will make it impossible for anyone to use the browser without first entering the PIN number associated to Parental Controls... KA ID: 297 Meta-Answer ID: 297

  6. How Do I Restrict What Games My Child Can Play?

     All games are reviewed and rated for content by the ESRB. Parental Controls can block the use of Nintendo 3DS Games, Downloaded Games, and DSiWare based on those ratings. KA ID: 255 Meta-Answer ID: 255
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