PSA: the 3DS Ambassador game download process is...

[Quietlyawesome94]

Keep in mind that we're talking about the process by which you receive 20 free games (and thus temper your rage), but you're kind of not going to believe the process through which qualified 3DS owners will acquire the "Ambassador Program" games starting September 1.

Nintendo posted a how-to on its support page, and ... a lot of people are going to need it. In order to get your free games, you'll have to open up the eShop (cool so far), then ... go into the "Settings/Other" menu there, scroll to "Account Activity," and then click to "redownload" each game, even though you're actually downloading them for the first time.

Sounds kind of crazy, but our guess is that Nintendo has opted to add the games to everyone's accounts as already having been purchased, rather than generate codes for specific games. We're not even sure it's possible to distribute a download code for a 3DS game.

But it gets crazier! In order to keep up with news related to the program, Nintendo will offer the "Ambassador Certificate" for download -- which is actually a video. You'll be able to tap icons during the video for updates about when games will be available. Alternately, read Joystiq!

Get ready for a bunch of Newbs flooding the boards asking how to get their precious games...

In the words of a Joystiq comment.... "As much as I love Nintendo... DEAR GOD GET SOMEONE THAT KNOWS HOW TO DO ONLINE. ANYBODY."

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[Deleted User]

It makes sense, they don't want to put it on the shop until its available to purchase.

Can we have some sort of sticky when they come out, so we don't have 30 threads a day asking how to get the games?

 

[Shiro09]

I think there was a guide with screenshots on nintendo3dsblog.com

 

[OtakuGamerZ]

Well, it could be A LOT more complex. Just have to know where to look.

 

[chartube12]

I'm starting to understand the "because its Nintendo" comment, people have been making since the gamecube launch day.

 

[Quietlyawesome94]

It makes sense, they don't want to put it on the shop until its available to purchase.

Can we have some sort of sticky when they come out, so we don't have 30 threads a day asking how to get the games?

The directions are on Nintendo's Site. I'll go make a thread on how to do it

 

[chyyran]

Well, I understand why, they give you the ticket, so basically, the eshop thinks you downloaded it before.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

It makes sense, they don't want to put it on the shop until its available to purchase.

Can we have some sort of sticky when they come out, so we don't have 30 threads a day asking how to get the games?

Because that'll help

Sounds...pretty smart if you ask me. Although just a "My Downloads" or a "My Games" button would be a LOT simpler, this is good too.

 

[DarkStriker]

Redownload? Sounds like cool think to do once in a while instead of the straight download thing. I bet all the kids is going to like "Where is my games?!?!?! *Logs on GBAtemp and rages*". Lets all wait for the wave to hit GBAtemp.

 

[Thesolcity]

QUICK! To the EoF bunker!

 

[Quietlyawesome94]

Redownload? Sounds like cool think to do once in a while instead of the straight download thing. I bet all the kids is going to like "Where is my games?!?!?! *Logs on GBAtemp and rages*". Lets all wait for the wave to hit GBAtemp.

Exactly. I just posted the Tutorial provided by Nintendo in this

 

[Hydreigon]

Hmm...this process doesn't sound THAT complicated.. :/

But still, can't wait for the temp to be filled with newbies asking "OMG HOW I GET TEH FREE GAMES!?!?1!1?!!1?"

 

[DarkStriker]

Exactly. I just posted the Tutorial provided by Nintendo in this thread.

Fixed

EDIT : Oh he fix'ed it himself

 

[Quietlyawesome94]

Hmm...this process doesn't sound THAT complicated.. :/

But still, can't wait for the temp to be filled with newbies asking "OMG HOW I GET TEH FREE GAMES!?!?1!1?!!1?"

It doesn't matter how complicated it is. People are still going to freak out and flood the boards because of the slightly weird proccess. I'm thinking Nintendo will probably post the instructions in the "News" tab of the eShop. Maybe that will help.

 

[Quietlyawesome94]

Exactly. I just posted the Tutorial provided by Nintendo in this thread.

Fixed

Oops, didn't notice that i did that. *facepalm*

EDIT: Crap now I double-posted. *facepalm x2*

 

[Thesolcity]

Hmm...this process doesn't sound THAT complicated.. :/

But still, can't wait for the temp to be filled with newbies asking "OMG HOW I GET TEH FREE GAMES!?!?1!1?!!1?"

It doesn't matter how complicated it is. People are still going to freak out and flood the boards because of the slightly weird proccess. I'm thinking Nintendo will probably post the instructions in the "News" tab of the eShop. Maybe that will help.

Or spotpass it in.

 

[MR_COW]

While this isn't complicated, it just goes to show how terrible Nintendo is at building something as simple as an Online Shop system.

 

[Terminator02]

nintendo doing something online ---> nintendo does it through a complicated and/or stupid system ---> everyone cries

 

[chris888222]

Not really complicated - but seriously, the eShop really needs a vast improvement. It's simply odd..

 

[AceWarhead]

Not really complicated - but seriously, the eShop really needs a vast improvement. It's simply odd..

I agree, the whole category thing is a mess. I don't understand why they did this...