my original 3DS bit the dust

judasghost · 02-27-2015, 03:42 AM

it was the black & gold 25th anniversary zelda edition. it doesn't power up (it's in two pieces), so i can't transfer my nintendo ID and eShop purchases to my minty Zelda-edition XL.

either way, i'm quite certain that a system-to-system transfer doesn't link actual game saves. after thinking about how much time i sank into FF Theatrythm and SSB, makes me want to hulk smash something.

*Netkeeper* · 02-27-2015, 05:50 AM

Might want to see if Nintendo customer service/repairs/whatever would be able to help?

~~Mew~~ · 02-27-2015, 05:54 AM

Ouch. Yea I feel 'ya. My DS died couple of weeks ago. All that time using it to play GBA. RIP, Mr.Poké's DS.

*raph27* · 02-27-2015, 07:53 AM

If it makes you feel a little bit better, if you had physical games instead of digital downloads, your save data should still be on there. I tried out some of my games on a buddy's New 3DS XL (Majora's Mask edition, lucky him) and I still had my saves.

*chrisdude* · 02-27-2015, 06:51 PM

I feel your pain. My 3DS transfer to the New 3DS XL disconnect while underway. My ID transferred, but the New 3DS recognized all my old saves as corrupted. After days on the phone with customer support, and trying every trick I could find online, I gave up...

But I do think Nintendo can transfer your Nintendo ID and purchases over the phone.

*Donatello19* · 02-27-2015, 10:41 PM

I had some problems with transferring to my New 3DS XL because the SD card slot on my original 3DS was busted, but Nintendo Customer Service was able to help me. All I had to do was give them the pin numbers to both of the systems and they were able to do a transfer digitally somehow. It worked and they were very helpful, so you might want to try that.

judasghost · 03-19-2015, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaphaeltheAwesome

If it makes you feel a little bit better, if you had physical games instead of digital downloads, your save data should still be on there.

you were partially right..

for SSB, my unlocked characters/maps and trophies were all there, but a couple of replay videos and my custom Mii fighter are gone. still need to check my Theatrythm content. i'm worried about the DLC crap i bought. i will need to redownload that stuff probably, if it's still available to get.

Nameless · 03-21-2015, 11:17 AM

damn that really sucks... only reason i have a 3DS is because of how cool the graphics on the original zelda edition are...

02-27-2015, 03:42 AM	#1
judasghost Random Punk Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: new orleans. Posts: 17	my original 3DS bit the dust it was the black & gold 25th anniversary zelda edition. it doesn't power up (it's in two pieces), so i can't transfer my nintendo ID and eShop purchases to my minty Zelda-edition XL. either way, i'm quite certain that a system-to-system transfer doesn't link actual game saves. after thinking about how much time i sank into FF Theatrythm and SSB, makes me want to hulk smash something.

02-27-2015, 05:50 AM	#2
Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	Might want to see if Nintendo customer service/repairs/whatever would be able to help? __________________

03-21-2015, 11:17 AM	#8
Nameless Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,042	damn that really sucks... only reason i have a 3DS is because of how cool the graphics on the original zelda edition are... __________________ "Close. But close only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades.... Knew i should have brought those grenades." My Collection:http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...09#post1103509

02-27-2015, 05:54 AM	#3
~~Mew~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: In an apartment Posts: 3,159	Ouch. Yea I feel 'ya. My DS died couple of weeks ago. All that time using it to play GBA. RIP, Mr.Poké's DS.

02-27-2015, 07:53 AM	#4
raph27 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,611	If it makes you feel a little bit better, if you had physical games instead of digital downloads, your save data should still be on there. I tried out some of my games on a buddy's New 3DS XL (Majora's Mask edition, lucky him) and I still had my saves.

02-27-2015, 06:51 PM	#5
chrisdude Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,708	I feel your pain. My 3DS transfer to the New 3DS XL disconnect while underway. My ID transferred, but the New 3DS recognized all my old saves as corrupted. After days on the phone with customer support, and trying every trick I could find online, I gave up... But I do think Nintendo can transfer your Nintendo ID and purchases over the phone.

02-27-2015, 10:41 PM	#6
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	I had some problems with transferring to my New 3DS XL because the SD card slot on my original 3DS was busted, but Nintendo Customer Service was able to help me. All I had to do was give them the pin numbers to both of the systems and they were able to do a transfer digitally somehow. It worked and they were very helpful, so you might want to try that.