DSiWare DRM stuff

[JamesS]

Does anybody know how the copy protection stuff work on DSiWare games? I'd quite like to get an XL, but would I be able to play my existing DSiWare games on it? Presumably it's more complicated than copying them to an SD card and putting them on the new machine?

Ideally, I'd like to have them on both consoles, so I could play the XL at home, and the DSi on the go, but is this possible? What about transferring saves too?

[C']

DSiWare is locked to the console you purchased it.

[Jay]

What happens if it breaks/you lose it?

[JamesS]

Thought I'd mail Nintendo to ask if it's possible. Their reply:

Thank you for your email regarding the transfer the data from your DSi to your new DSi XL.

In order for us to transfer this data, we will need you to do the following:

- Your DSi and your DSi XL consoles must be returned to the Nintendo Service Centre. We will supply you with a freepost label to facilitate this return.

- A signed consent form that will be supplied to you with the freepost label.

- A copy of your proof of purchase for the DSi XL.

Upon receipt of the above, we will transfer your DSi Shop data from the DSi to the DSi XL. All content on the DSi will be deleted, as will any files on the DSi XL prior to transfer. Once we have completed the transfer we will return both consoles to you.

That's quick and painless, then. Blimey.

[speedlolita]

What the ****. Needlessly complicated.

I love my LL, it's so much better than any other DS.