How to Put Music on a 3DS

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It is possible to play music on your 3DS by transferring music from your computer and onto your 3DS card.

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    Input all of the music you'd like to listen to on the 3DS. Be mindful of space limitations.
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    Open sound and begin playing the music.
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    How do I do this from a laptop?
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    Music can be put on a 3DS by removing the SD card and loading the music files onto it manually. If your laptop has an SD card port, it can be inserted there; if not, use an SD card adapter for a USB.
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    How do I get the music?
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    You will have to download or purchase it. Music is not included.
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    How do get a SD card into my computer, and where do I buy one that has nothing on it?
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    You'll need to use a port, which your device should have. You can get a blank SD card from a tech store.
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      • Don't delete anything from the 3DS SD card, besides music or photos. Should this happen, you may unintentionally mess it up to the point of it being unplayable.
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      • 3DS systems only have 2GB of space maximum, and there will be less storage to use if there is a lot taken up. An XL system has 4GB. To get many, many songs, you will need to delete photos or buy an SD card compatible with the system.
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