Nintendo 3DS: Forgot PIN code - what to do?
If you have forgotten the PIN code for your Nintendo 3DS, you must have it reset. This guide shows you how to do this in individual steps.
Generate a new PIN code for the Nintendo 3DS
To continue using the Nintendo 3DS, you need to have the PIN code reset. Proceed as follows:
- First, indicate that you forgot your PIN. You will then be asked to answer your secret question. If you can answer this, you have to assign a new PIN and can use the Nintendo 3DS again as usual.
- If this is not the case, you must contact customer service and have a master key issued. For this you need your service number, which is on the screen.
- Then enter the master key, assign a new PIN and set a secret question. Then you can use your Nintendo 3DS again.
Once you've decoded the Nintendo 3DS, you can try out the five best games for adults right away.