Swapdoodle

System: Nintendo 3DS Release date: 17/11/2016

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As of 27/03/2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
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Share personalised handwritten notes, drawings and more with Swapdoodle, a free-to-start* messaging application only for Nintendo 3DS family systems. By registering friends and family as Doodle Pals, you can exchange all sorts of customised messages over the internet**. You can even learn how to sketch familiar Nintendo characters with purchasable doodle lessons.

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Scribble with your stylus to create a 2D or 3D image with a limited amount of ink, then add badges you’ve earned in Nintendo Badge Arcade***, or even attach a screenshot from your favourite game. Now, send it to a Doodle Pal via SpotPass** – when they open your note, they’ll watch your creation come to life as an animation, exactly how you drew it!

Stay connected

Whether it’s a little letter, a simple reminder or a cute cartoon you’ve drawn, your super scribbles are sure to brighten up someone’s day! You can even receive messages when your Nintendo 3DS family system is in Sleep Mode, so you and your mates can always keep in touch**.

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Just in time

Is your best friend’s birthday around the corner? Draw them something nice and then set the Date Stamp to their special day – that way, your friend will only be able to open your message when the time is right. Why not send some seasonal greetings to loved ones, too?

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Oodles of doodles

Up to four pages can fit inside each note, so there’s plenty of room for you to doodle away. You can even include secret pages – these sneaky slides will stay hidden from your friend until they reply, so you can always have the last word.

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Start scribbling!

You can download Swapdoodle from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems or even from this page****! To download from this page, log in using your Nintendo Account, then click “Free Download”.

Once you’ve downloaded Swapdoodle, you’ll be able to start sending simple notes to your pals straight away using the black pen, five units of ink and room to store up to 200 notes.

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Deluxe drawings

You can make your Swapdoodle experience extra colourful, store more messages and even learn how to draw famous Nintendo characters from games like Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon with a wealth of purchasable add-on content! The Starter Pack is available to download for free**.

Learn more in the Add-on content section.

*Includes in-app purchases

**Wireless internet connection required. The registration of Nintendo Network ID and acceptance of the network related terms and privacy policies required.

***Only badges representing select Nintendo series can be used in Swapdoodle.

****To be able to purchase download games from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account which is linked to a Nintendo Network ID, and you'll need to have visited Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. For automatic download, your system must be updated and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. To find out more, visit our Support section.

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What you need to know

This content is sold by Nintendo of Europe AG. The payment will be made with Nintendo eShop funds usable through the Nintendo Account used to complete the purchase.

This content is sold by Nintendo of Europe AG, payable with Nintendo eShop funds usable through your Nintendo Account. The Nintendo Account Agreement applies to the purchase of this content.

This content may be purchased by users who have registered a Nintendo Account and accepted the respective legal terms. To be able to purchase content for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems, a Nintendo Network ID is also required and your funds usable through the Nintendo Account must be merged with the funds tied to your Nintendo Network ID. If the funds have not yet been merged, you will have the option to do so during the purchase process. To start the purchasing process, it is necessary to sign in with the Nintendo Account and the Nintendo Network ID. After signing in it will be possible to review the details and complete the purchase.

To be able to purchase content for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems, your funds usable through the Nintendo Account must be merged with the funds tied to your Nintendo Network ID. If the funds have not yet been merged, you will have the option to do so during the purchase process. You will be able to review the details and complete the purchase on the next screen.

The details of this offer apply to users who sign in with a Nintendo Account with the country setting corresponding to the country setting of this website. If the country setting of a Nintendo Account is different, the details of this offer may be adjusted (for example, the price will be displayed in the respective local currency).

After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to your Nintendo Account, or your Nintendo Network ID in the case of Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems. This system must be updated to the latest system software and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. Depending on the system/console/hardware model you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required to download software from Nintendo eShop. Please visit our Support section for more information.

In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, only the free launcher application can be downloaded.

Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.

After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to your Nintendo Account, or your Nintendo Network ID in the case of Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems. This system must be updated to the latest system software and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. Depending on the system/console/hardware model you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required to download software from Nintendo eShop. Please visit our Support section for more information.

In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, only the free launcher application can be downloaded.

Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.

The details of the offer are displayed based on the country settings of your Nintendo Account.

The Nintendo Account Agreement applies to the purchase of this content.

The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo console or software may render this game unplayable.

This product contains technological protection measures.

Content not playable before the release date: {{releaseDate}} . For pre-orders, payments will be taken automatically starting from 7 days before the release date. If you pre-order less than 7 days before the release date, payment will be taken immediately upon purchase.

Please note: for games that support 3D images, you can only appreciate the 3D effect of Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL on the system itself. Game visuals display in 2D on Nintendo 2DS and New Nintendo 2DS XL. All screenshots and game footage on this site are captured in 2D mode.

Add-on content

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Your Swapdoodle experience can be expanded with a range of add-on content packs, available to purchase from the Lesson Store within Swapdoodle*. You could breathe some colour into your creations, liven up your notes with different stationery options and much more!

Some packs feature doodle lessons, so you can take your scribbles to the next level! Each lesson features its own theme, like Splatoon, Animal Crossing or The Legend of Zelda, so you can learn how to draw fan-favourite characters like a pro.

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If you’re not sure which pack to download, you can always try out a Trial Mode, free of charge*. The Trial Mode will let you try your hand at one of the doodle lessons included, though you won’t be able to save your progress.

As well as giving you extra stationery, pens and lessons, some packs will also expand your maximum note storage and ink capacity, so you can Swapdoodle to your heart’s content.

Here’s a tip: if you download the free* Starter Pack, you can store 300 notes right off the bat – that’s an extra 100 notes! What’s more, your ink capacity will increase by two units, and you’ll also get your hands on four doodle lessons, two types of stationery and one coloured pen!

The following packs are available to download in Swapdoodle:

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Starter PackFREE – Includes four lessons, two types of stationery and one coloured pen. Increases maximum note storage by 100 and ink capacity by two units.

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Nintendo Premium PackR91 – Includes six lessons, six stationery types, five coloured pens and four premium pens. Increases maximum note storage by 3,000 and ink capacity by four units.

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Sparkling Premium PackR91 – Includes 14 lessons, eight stationery types, five coloured pens and six premium pens. Increases maximum note storage by 3,000 and ink capacity by four units.

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Silver Glitter & Stationery SetR26 – Includes four types of stationery and one premium pen.

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Bronze Glitter & Stationery SetR26 – Includes four types of stationery and one premium pen.

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Super Mario Basic LessonsR39 – Includes 15 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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Super Mario Standard LessonsR39 – Includes 10 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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Splatoon Inklings and ThingsR39 – Includes 10 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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Splatoon InkopolisR39 – Includes 12 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeR39 – Includes 11 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerR39 – Includes 10 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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Animal Crossing Standard LessonR39 – Includes 13 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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Mario Kart 8R39 – Includes 14 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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Prehistoric LifeR39 – Includes 15 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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Nikki's Simply Adorable AnimalsR39 – Includes 27 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and two premium pens.

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Nikki's AnimalsR39 – Includes 20 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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Nikki's Simply Beautiful FlowersR39 – Includes 25 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and two premium pens.

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Dollo's Cat DoodlesR39 – Includes 20 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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Dollo's Dog DoodlesR39 – Includes 20 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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Nikki's Enchanting Fairy Tale FriendsR39 – Includes 20 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker #2R39 – Includes 10 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time #2R39 – Includes 12 lessons, two stationery types, five coloured pens and one premium pen.

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Dollo's [Nintendo Switch] DoodlesFREE – Includes four lessons, one stationery type and two coloured pens.

For even more add-on content, visit the Lesson Store within Swapdoodle*.

*Wireless internet connection required. The registration of Nintendo Network ID and acceptance of the network related terms and privacy policies required.

Categories

Communication, Utility, System Tool

Publisher

Nintendo

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Age rating

TBD

Nintendo 3DS download software

System

Nintendo 3DS (European version)

Release date

17/11/2016

Age rating

TBD

Languages

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese

Download size

168 blocks