Ok so I pre-ordered the AC:NL bundle yesterday, and I was wondering, If I do a system transfer, do I keep AC:NL itself, or does it get deleted? I know this question was answered(i think) in my other thread, but its still not 100% clear to me.
Do I keep pre-installed games when transferring from one 3DS to another?
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So it will just be there with everything else on my old 3ds?
Jinglefruit
The black-nosed Reindeer
If you've ordered from somewhere that might deliver a day before release (I think only from GAME) then I would recommend you don't system transfer until after midnight. - I'm not sure what will happen if you transfer and then try to re-download the game before it's listed on the e-shop.
In theory it should be fine seeing as there was pre-release codes, but there's a chance you could end up not able to re-download after the transfer if you do it on Thursday. / On the other hand, if you do play and then transfer it might also delete your town data and make you have to restart on the 9th.
In theory it should be fine seeing as there was pre-release codes, but there's a chance you could end up not able to re-download after the transfer if you do it on Thursday. / On the other hand, if you do play and then transfer it might also delete your town data and make you have to restart on the 9th.
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tigereyes86
Senior Member
What everyone else said! System transfer, this will merge the eShop accounts from both consoles, allowing you to download again for free all of the digital content you had (including NL). This renders the new SD card useless though as you use your original SD in your new console. So if you play before you transfer, you'll have to start again.
If you're still unsure, do nothing but google it, I found out all I know about transferring and what transfers and what doesn't as well as tips for system transfers and SD card upgrading should anyone wish to do that too. I'm upgrading my SD card in advance this weekend for example. There are a wealth of forums out there focussing on techy stuff like this that helped me out a lot!
GAME or shopto.net normally get things out early, so bear this in mind if you're desperate to play on Thursday if you do get it early. As mentioned, there may not be the option to redownload then, but I don't see why not if it will show up in the 'previously downloaded' section of your eShop.
Yes
tigereyes86
Senior Member
Yes, it really is that simple
tigereyes86
Senior Member
No, the transfer lets you use your current card in the new console. So, AFTER the system transfer, copy the files from your 2Gb onto your computer and then onto the 4Gb card from there. Everything will be saved, still there and ready to rock! (Sorry for the late reply, was away most of last week 
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Check everything has transferred correctly though before you delete it off the 2Gb card & computer just in case. I upgraded my 4Gb to a 16Gb this weekend, just formatted the 16Gb, copied and pasted the info from the 4Gb and when I switched my 3DS back on, everything was there. It's dead easy if even I can do it lol!
).Check everything has transferred correctly though before you delete it off the 2Gb card & computer just in case. I upgraded my 4Gb to a 16Gb this weekend, just formatted the 16Gb, copied and pasted the info from the 4Gb and when I switched my 3DS back on, everything was there. It's dead easy if even I can do it lol!
laceydearie
Senior Member
I watched a video last night that showed the entire process. The user has ambassador games, and received all of them along with other downloaded games on his XL. I dunno about NL though.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OoGCpAV2dE
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OoGCpAV2dE
tigereyes86
Senior Member
NL can still be downloaded again afterwards as the eShop merges with the old one so it is in the Previously Downloaded section. Helpful video, I'll keep it in mind for when I transfer!
