Earlier this week, my launch Nintendo 3DS was stolen — including its 32GB SD card full of save data and downloaded games. Losing the actual handheld stings, but it’s replaceable. What was worrisome, though, was that my Nintendo Network ID was tied to that system, which is where all of my Nintendo eShop information is stored. As we all know, Nintendo is a stickler with using the Network ID on multiple consoles, and also the whole “online account” thing perfected.

So, there’s only one option to secure your data and get your account back: instead of doing it yourself through a standard password recovery feature, you have to call Nintendo support. To get your account back, you’ll need the serial numbers of both your lost and your new Nintendo 3DS. If you can’t find the boxes or instruction manuals that either came with, but have a Club Nintendo account, the serial numbers will be listed there so long as you registered the products once upon a time. You’ll also need a bunch of verification information, such as your name, date of birth, Nintendo Network ID name, Club Nintendo ID, email address linked to either accounts, downloads and purchases you’ve made with the account, and so on.

Alright,looking for your serial number huh first unplug your wii u flip it over and the serial number will be.The 11 digit number its i guess the top sticker just matters how u look at it.Right below it u will see another sticker that says 'wii u model and ya its full if a lot of text' also the last digit in the serial will. Oct 31, 2014. To get your account back, you'll need the serial numbers of both your lost Nintendo 3DS and your new Nintendo 3DS. If you can't find the boxes or instruction manuals that either came with, but have a Club Nintendo account, the serial numbers will be listed there so long as you registered the products once.

If you’re you, it should be easy enough to verify whatever they ask, no matter how tedious. The process isn’t just tedious, but the 3DS will question your maturity. I called at 4PM EST, and was on hold for about five minutes. Rather than easy listening elevator music, the on-hold music was, amusingly, themes from popular games, such as the overworld theme from Ocarina of Time. My customer service rep, Joshua, spoke perfect English and was easy to hear — a nice change for a customer service call. After answering what seemed like an avalanche of verification questions, Joshua informed me that I am indeed me, and Nintendo can help with my dilemma. He sent my request to what he called the “Nintendo back end,” and I was to await an email with instructions.

Around 4PM the following day — just shy of 24 hours later — I received the instructional email, which had me following simple login procedures on the new 3DS. Like the cavalcade of Joshua’s verification questions, I spent about 20 minutes poking account info onto the touchscreen. A stylus is not an efficient tool for entering text on a virtual keyboard. After entering my Nintendo Network ID, Club Nintendo ID, emails, verification codes, and dealing with the slow operating system of the 3DS between each and every screen, my account was once again secure. Once the process is complete, your new 3DS will act like the old one — you can see your past eShop activity, and download all of your software again. You can also hop into the 3DS Data Management menu and restore your saves from the cloud. If you’re like me, though, and hadn’t used the 3DS in a while — and wasn’t aware that feature was added in a recent system software update — you’re boned on that front, and need the SD card in your lost or stolen 3DS to retrieve the save data.

So, while the process is tedious, takes about 24 hours longer than it should, and you can’t do it without Nintendo’s help, at least there’s recourse to prevent sensitive info from being stolen and to restore your past purchases.

So some may have seen i posted about my left analog stick on my gamepad has broken slightly and sturggles to register up and down. My concern was: I got the console on release, so i am out of the 12 months. However 6 months ago i had to send the console in for repair - This returned with an additional 12 months warranty. However the gamepad and console have seperate warranty. So i had a chat with ' Agent rosie' on their repaire website: info: Welcome to Ask Mii. A representative will be with you shortly. Info: You are now connected with Rosie Rosie: Hi, you are speaking to Rosie.

How may I help you today? You: Hi Rosie, Im having some trouble with my gamepad for the WiiU and need to send it in for repair, i have some questions about the warranty however.

Rosie: Ok Rosie: How can I help you? You: The console has 12 months warranty from purchase, is this correct? Is this the same for the gamepad? Rosie: Yes that is correct. Rosie: For both the console and Gamepad.

Rosie: You would need to provide a receipt or bank statement as proof of purchase. You: Thats fine, but unfortunately as i am a loyal nintendo customer i bought the console on release date - November 2012. So i am now out of my warranty. You: However You: about 6 months ago i had to send the console in to be repaired, which it was and sent back working. Would this have extended my warranty?

Rosie: Ok was the console sent in to our repair centre? You: yes Rosie: Did you send in your console and Gamepad or just the console? You: Just the console Users Tom AppData Local Temp msohtmlclip1 01 clip_image001.gif Rosie: That would mean the extended warranty is only on the console. You: Reallyy??? Oh that sucks - So i will have to pay for the repair regardless? You: Do they have it on their record that i only send the console? Couldnt you just tell them i sent both?

Cos' that would be awesome. Rosie: Bare with me I will find out further details from our repair team. Free Download Schedule Input Program Software Programs. Rosie: I would not be able to add to your record that you sent in the Gamepad with the console as your account will be matched with the console serial number.

Vocal Wisdom Lamperti Pdf Merge. You: Awhhh Rosie. We will have to think of another master plan then. Rosie: I am unable to edit details on a account which has already been repaired and completed I do apologise.

Bare with me while I find our further details on this. You: Thanks Rosie - I'm sure you can work some miracle for me Rosie: Can you please provide details of the fault you are facing.? You: The left analog stick is sticking up and down, left and right work fine. You: I've done a bit of googling and found a few people with the same fault. Rosie: Ok Rosie: I have spoken to our repairs coordinator and found out that you are able to book in the gamepad and the repair team will be able to provide you with a free assessment.

Rosie: If they do find that it is a minor fault I will see if it is able to be covered under the console warranty, how’s that? You: Oh really?

Are you sure that they wont just tell me its broken for free, then say they can fix it for a fee? Rosie: If it is a major fault then a payment would need to be made for this repair.

You: well it's nothing expensive like the touch screen or anything so fingers crossed. If they do try and charge me, can you go and shout at them or something? Rosie: Only after the assessment is when we can verify if it will be covered or not. Rosie: As this is down to the repair team. Rosie: *laughs* I will not be able to shout at them but hopefully it shouldn't come to that.

You: Thanks Rosie;D How do i go about getting it booked in? Rosie: I will be able to make this booking for you.

I would need to locate your account first. Rosie: Please may I confirm a few details with you? Please can you confirm your full name along with your post code and the first line of address? You: Rosie are you subtly trying to get my number? You can go ahead and just ask Rosie: *laughs* You: It's: Tom XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The repair reference from last time is: XXXXXXXXX if that helps?

Rosie: Brilliant You: Feel free to use that and hit me up on Facebook Agent Rosie. Rosie: Now I would need you to provide me with your Gamepad serial number. Rosie: *laughs* Rosie: The serial number is located on the back of your Gamepad under the bar code.

You: Gamepad serial issss: JEM101372617 Rosie: Do you have a white or black gamepad? You: Excuse me?! You: Haha, Its black.

Rosie: *laughs* Rosie: Thank you. That has all been booked in. Would you like the label sent to you via email or post? You: Email please Users Tom AppData Local Temp msohtmlclip1 01 clip_image001.gif Rosie: Fantastic. I can confirm that your repair has been booked in and your should receive the label within 24 hours. Please check your spam/junk box in case it filters there. You: Awesome!

Thanks Rosie - Hopefully you haven't got much longer untill you finish work? Rosie: Thank you only a another 40 minutes to go. Rosie: Is there anything else I can help you with today? You: Thats in Thanks Rosie - You've been fantastic, Have a great night That sthe transcript - So apart from me being a smooth mother fucker, it looks like * Hopefully* If the repair isnt to do with any expensive parts (Touch screen etc) They may just do it out of goodwill. Which is brilliant, as they need all the good press they can get currently. Ill keep you posted and let you know the outcome.