Transferring DSi games

[Strider]

I've just got hold of the new Super Mario Bros DS but when I input my Nintendo account it says I haven't got any games to download. How do I transfer games from my old DSiXL to my new one?

[abigsmurf]

You don't.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Nintendo online services.

They've hinted they might re-do dsiware in the future so you can transfer between consoles.

[JamesS]

I asked them a few months ago, and it is possible to move the games from one DS to another, using the following high tech system:

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. Once we have completed the transfer we will return both consoles to you. Please note that for technical reasons we can only provide the transfer service on unmodified DSi consoles purchased within the European Union.

Of course, that assumes you still have the old system. If it's traded in, lost or broken, then presumably you're stuffed.

[Strider]

How rubbish. Gave the machine to my designer. I'll wait for the 3DS instead.