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Okay, so since the 3DS eshop is going to be closed for good next March, I wanted to transfer funds to my 3DS so that I could buy the Fire Emblem games released for the 3Ds before it’s too late. When I saw I couldn’t transfer funds to the 3Ds anymore, I decided to do so via my Nintendo Account. I succeeded. However, when I tried linking my Nintendo Network ID to my account on both my PC and Switch, I got this error saying:

“Authentication Error

This Nintendo Network ID cannot be used on non-Nintendo devices like PCs or smartphones. Information on how to change this setting can be viewed using the link below. Please note that you will need to sign in again after making any setting changes.”

I double-checked to make sure the ID on my 3DS was the one on my Nintendo Account, and it is the exact same one. I did have to change my password for it on my 3Ds, but after figuring out how, it was no trouble at all. What I don’t get now is how to get past or solve this error. I just wanted to connect to my old Nintendo Network ID so I can transfer funds from my Switch to my 3DS and buy those Fire Emblem Games. Has anyone else had this error before? Or, do you have an idea for how to fix it? I would really appreciate any advice you guys have to a fellow Nintendo fan. I’m a sucker for Pokemon and Fire Emblem. Huge JRPG fan.