How GameStop is handling New 3DS XL content transfers and trade-ins
Posted on February 11, 2015 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News
GameStop is running a promotion in which consumers can obtain $100 for their 3DS XL units and $75 for 3DS/2DS units towards the purchase of a New 3DS XL (through February 15). There’s just one issue: transferring data from one 3DS system to another requires both systems, and can take a decent amount of time to complete.
With that in mind, Polygon spoke with a few GameStop locations in Ohio and learned that there’s a plan in place for the situation. Here’s the full rundown:
- Go to GameStop. Purchase a $200 New 3DS XL
- Take your system home, go through the transfer process
- Take your existing system and your new system back to GameStop
- Return your new system for a full refund of $200
- Trade-in your existing system for $100
- Rebuy your New 3DS XL, use the $100 credit to pay for half the purchase
Not the easiest process in the world, but at least it’s something!
