How do I download 3DS games with a code?
From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon. Select Menu, then select Redeem Download Code. Tap the box that says, Enter a download code. Use the touchscreen to enter the download code and tap OK.
Do 3DS game codes still work?
Can I redeem game download codes? You’ll be able to redeem download codes until March 2023.

Can you still download eShop games on 3DS?
As of late March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Do codes expire?
Yes codes can expire. Normally there should be a date on the mail you get the code or on the card itself.

Where is the 16-digit code on Nintendo eShop card?
The download code is a 16-digit code that is printed on the receipt or card you received when you made the purchase. (Codes included in system bundles are printed on an insert inside the packaging.) Some retailer cards for Nintendo Switch software include both a Control Number and a Download Code.
Does shiny Zamazenta code expire?
Pokemon PSA: Sword & Shield Shiny Legendaries (Zacian and Zamazenta) codes from GameStop expire on January 31 2022.
Do eshop download codes expire?
Download codes purchased from retailers or through nintendo.com do not expire.
Will 3DS be discontinued?
The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShops will be discontinued in “late March 2023,” Nintendo announced today, effectively closing off access to a host of content that can only be found on those platforms. The shutdown will be a multi-stage process that will last through 2022 and until 2023.
Is the 3DS eShop ending?
Last February, Nintendo announced that it would be shutting down the eShop supporting the 3DS and Wii U consoles as of March 2023, but the closure would actually be rolled out in stages.
What is freeShop on 3DS?
freeShop was a homebrew application for the Nintendo 3DS that allowed games to be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop’s servers without being previously purchased. freeShop was first released in April 2016, before being removed from GitHub following a DMCA takedown notice sent in late December 2016.
What is Nintendo eShop download code?
Download codes from retailers are located on a receipt or card. An Internet connection and Nintendo Account are required to access the Nintendo Switch eShop. This feature is available for Nintendo Accounts set to U.S. and Canada, and countries with a limited version of Nintendo eShop.