Is the NNID region locked

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Maybe my question is a little dumb, but better be safe than sorry!

Currently I own an American region 3DS, but, I moved and I am now living in Europe.

In the sad event that I need to buy a new 3DS, for me be able to do a system transfer from my old 3DS to my new one so I don't lose my games, DLCs and softwares (like my pokebank account), do I need my new 3DS to be american too?

I was thinking I could just use system transfer to the new European console and re-download my bought titles back at this new European 3DS, but I'm afraid now so it's better to ask.

Thanks in advance!

Best Answer

Apparently, yes.

Nintendo Enthusiast reports:

Nintendo UK has released a new FAQ on the Nintendo Network ID on the 3DS, essentially explaining that it will region lock eShop games on the system.

This happens because of two things. One, once the 3DS is registered to an NNID, it will keep that region setting for that particular ID, and you will no longer be allowed to change it for that 3DS. Two, if you did have multiple regions for games and amounts left over in multiple currencies, the currencies not in your region will be eliminated.

The European Nintendo site is cryptic in how it is explained.

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