What SD Cards and microSD Cards Are Compatible? - Nintendo …
All other SD Card types are not considered compatible. miniSD and microSD cards are compatible with the use of an SD card adapter. The New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL are compatible with microSD cards up to 2 GB in size, and microSDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size.
How to Format an SD Card or microSD Card - Nintendo Support
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. Instructions on using this tool can be found at the bottom of the tool's page on the SD Association website.
What Are SD Cards and microSD Cards Used For? - Nintendo …
(The data that can be saved to an SD card varies depending on the software.) Software that you have downloaded, other than DSiWare, is saved to the SD card. The following outlines the potential uses for SD cards when used with Nintendo 3DS family systems. An SD card can hold: Up to 300 software titles; Up to 180 sound files; Up to 3,000 photos
How to Transfer Data Between SD Cards or microSD Cards
If you are removing the microSD Card from a New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL, you will need a size #0 crosshead screwdriver. For transferring data between SD cards or microSD cards. Remove the SD Card from the system. Insert the SD Card with the Nintendo 3DS data into the SD Card Slot or the SD Card reader/writer.
How to Insert an SD Card or microSD Card - Nintendo Support
In the up position, you can save and erase data on the SD card. Ensure the system is powered off before removing or inserting an SD card or microSD card. Complete these steps For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 2DS XL. Open the SD card slot cover. For Nintendo 3DS, the SD card slot is located on the left side of the ...
How to Format a Nintendo 3DS Family System's Memory
For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS, tap the right arrow three times until you reach page four, then tap Format System Memory. For New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL, tap the right arrow four times until you reach page five, then tap Format System Memory. If required, enter your Parental Controls PIN.
Do Nintendo 3DS Games Save to the SD Card/microSD …
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. Note that save data for titles downloaded through the Nintendo eShop (not played on a game card) is saved to the system memory.
What is Lost after Formatting the System Memory on Nintendo …
The following information will be lost after formatting the system memory: All data in the System Memory (including friend list, Notifications, and step count) System Settings data; Built-in software save data; Software update data; Data stored on the SD Card, with the exception of photos and videos that you've recorded, will be invalidated.
Error Message: SD Card Could Not Be Read (Nintendo 3DS)
If another SD card or system is not available, the system and SD card should be sent in for repair. Nintendo no longer offers factory repairs for the following systems: Original Nintendo 3DS - Model No. CTR-001 - Serial numbers begin with “CW” or “CB” Original Nintendo 3DS XL - Model No. SPR-001 - Serial numbers begin with “SW” or ...
Nintendo Support: Error Message: Could Not Detect an SD Card …
Applies to: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS XL The information in this article can help you when a message appears when accessing the Nintendo eShop stating: "Please check the SD Card. Either no SD Card is inserted or the SD Card is write-protected."