You say it has to be the same capacity when moving to the New 3DS or is that just a recommendation? I really hope it isn’t the former. I had been reading on Nintendo’s website and it didn’t say anything about needing the same capacity when changed memory cards. I came back to check your guide, since you helped me with my SDXC card and yours is more comprehensive than Nintendo’s.

I currently have a 64GB SD in my 3DS XL now, I just ordered a 32GB Micro SD in preparation for this system transfer.

So please tell me that isn’t a necessary requirement in order to do a system transfer. I don’t have over 32GB of data currently on the 64GB card I’m using now, so I figured it would be fine to transfer to a smaller 32GB Micro SD in the New 3DS.

You also say the PC transfer only transfers licenses? I thought it kept everything, including your save data, mii data ect? Can you clarify?

I want to make sure everything is intact, not just my game licenses. So what step is best for insuring all my data from my old 3DS is safe when transferred? With your method and an adapter for the Micro SD before hand, I’m assuming it’s as easy as switching the card at the end of the transfer process into the New 3DS?

I’m new to all this, so bare with me please.