3DS Console Discussion

[Dcubed]

2 hours ago, WackerJr said:

It's 2025 and I'm still trying to get through my 3DS backlog (dipping in every now & again anyway).  Or at least I was...

I finally plunged into Chrono Trigger last year, great game by the way, and having entered what I think may be the endgame, my second screen has now stopped working! 😬  Having restarted my 3DS it still recognises what should be on there, but the touch screen itself along with the actual display are kaput!

I've put in a request to Nintendo, so hopefully they'll be able to repair this for me.  Sadly, for the time being my adventures with Crono and crew have come been postponed.

 

Nintendo have stopped all repairs on 3DS consoles.  So unfortunately, I think you’re gonna be SOL there.

System Transfers still work though, so if you have any digital games on that console, you can still transfer them to a new New3DS if you get another one though.

[S.C.G]

4 hours ago, Dcubed said:

System Transfers still work though, so if you have any digital games on that console, you can still transfer them to a new New3DS if you get another one though.

But, is it still possible to perform a system transfer if the touch screen isn't working?

[WackerJr]

4 hours ago, Dcubed said:

Nintendo have stopped all repairs on 3DS consoles.  So unfortunately, I think you’re gonna be SOL there.

System Transfers still work though, so if you have any digital games on that console, you can still transfer them to a new New3DS if you get another one though.

Oh no!  Maybe Nintendo UK still have some older NN3DS's knocking around and they'll just send me one of those... Ok, unlikely I know, but now I really am gutted!  Their automated system has asked me to send it in for repair, but I'm assuming that's what it always does when you request a repair and I worry now that once received they will just email me to tell me they've stopped repairs. 

7 minutes ago, S.C.G said:

But, is it still possible to perform a system transfer if the touch screen isn't working?

That's a really good point!  Do we know if it can be performed by selecting the option using just the d-pad and buttons? (it's been a while since I did it)  I seem to be able to use the d-pad to move between apps, as whatever the cursor should be on shows up on the top screen.  If I have to type anything though then I fear I might be in a bit of pickle! (to put it nicely!)

[S.C.G]

13 minutes ago, WackerJr said:

That's a really good point!  Do we know if it can be performed by selecting the option using just the d-pad and buttons? (it's been a while since I did it)  I seem to be able to use the d-pad to move between apps, as whatever the cursor should be on shows up on the top screen.  If I have to type anything though then I fear I might be in a bit of pickle! (to put it nicely!)

I just did a quick search, apparently Nintendo can transfer between two 3DS consoles from their end, they just need to know both serial numbers of each console, and the NNID... though, that was presumably before they shut everything down.

[Cube]

12 minutes ago, S.C.G said:

I just did a quick search, apparently Nintendo can transfer between two 3DS consoles from their end, they just need to know both serial numbers of each console, and the NNID... though, that was presumably before they shut everything down.

The back end is still live, but it's essentially up to Nintendo if they wanted to so do.

It's a shame they have the capability of making it easy for people to do but choose not to. They could even transfer from their end with the Wii.

[Glen-i]

28 minutes ago, WackerJr said:

I seem to be able to use the d-pad to move between apps, as whatever the cursor should be on shows up on the top screen.  If I have to type anything though then I fear I might be in a bit of pickle! (to put it nicely!)

You don't need to type anything. It can be done with just buttons.
My advice would be to get a YouTube video of someone doing the process and use that as a reference.