New 3DS XL system transfer is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

New 3DS XL system transfer is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
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Nintendo hasn’t quite grasped the idea of storing data in the cloud, which means that users picking up a New Nintendo 3DS XL on Friday and wishing to transfer existing 3DS data onto the system are in for a pretty laborious process.

So convoluted is the process that Nintendo has released a video guide to help users on their 16-step journey to a successful transfer. You’ll need both 3DS systems, two memory cards, a PC and a Philips screwdriver.

Source: Nintendo