In order to play downloaded games on your DS, you will need an R4 SDHC card, a microSD card, and a computer on which you can download ... Applies to: New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, ... A Nintendo Network ID is required to download game demos and other free software. ... Downloaded items appear as a gift on the HOME Menu. It looks like a shopping bag. Picture of the eShop on a 3DS.