How to Put Netflix on Your 3DS

Most of you know that any time now (today), Netflix will be available for the Nintendo 3DS in North America.  Netflix on the 3DS will allow you to instantly stream and watch Movies and TV Shows straight from your Handheld (in 2D, not 3D) If you need to know what you need to use Netflix, or just how you download it, check out the small guide after the break! - Greg Boe (admin)

If You Are Already a Netflix Member…

If you’ve already signed up for Netflix (starts at $7.99 a month) all you have to take are these simple steps.

  1. Go to the eShop app on your Home Menu (If you don’t have the eShop, you’ll have to update your system)
  2. Select the Button that says Netflix (It should be right there near the front)
  3. Download the Netflix app (the app is free)
  4. Go on your Netflix account online and go to activate your Netflix ready device
  5. Type in the code shown when you open Netflix on your 3DS
  6. You’ve successfully downloaded and activated Netflx on your Nintendo 3DS

If You Are Not a Netflix Member…

If you aren’t a Netflix member, take these quick steps to get your 3DS activated and ready to stream movies and TV shows.

  1. Go to Netflix’s Website and choose to sign up
  2. You’ll get the first month free, but after that the cost starts at $7.99 a month
  3. After you’ve signed up, take steps 1-6 on the first set of steps, and you’ll have Netflix on your 3DS

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to comment!

65 Comments

  1. 3dslover1221 December 31, 2011 8:32 pm  Reply

    this really helped me!

    • Greg Boe December 31, 2011 11:25 pm  Reply

      Glad we could help!

      • seara January 2, 2012 12:14 pm  Reply

        i cant get on this

  2. Jenna January 8, 2012 9:16 am  Reply

    This did not help me at ALL

    • Greg Boe January 10, 2012 10:16 pm  Reply

      Do you have an existing Netflix account?

      • savann March 4, 2013 7:57 pm  Reply

        Hey greg boe! can i be friends with you? i saw what you said about how to set up netflix! can i please be friends with you? do you know alot about the 3DS? i really wanna be friends with you! my friend code is:3926-4835-3346.

      • savann March 4, 2013 8:15 pm  Reply

        Oh! and it actully worked! :)

        • Greg Boe March 4, 2013 8:48 pm  Reply

          Glad to hear it! And yeah, as a member of the press, I guess you could say I know a lot about the handheld :) Here’s my code: 2922-0128-9770

          • savann March 5, 2013 7:57 am 

            OK! thanks for the code and everything i‛ll talk to you later today after school!

          • savann March 5, 2013 7:09 pm 

            Yo i’m back!

  3. Corina January 11, 2012 11:39 pm  Reply

    How does the NetFlix work?

  4. kris March 25, 2012 1:57 pm  Reply

    what if you don’t have a criet card

  5. im on a 3Ds- lawl god April 29, 2012 8:33 am  Reply

    thx

  6. denisio June 11, 2012 11:49 am  Reply

    i looked for it but i found nothing can you give me more info like where exactly it is,thanks see ya

  7. denisio June 11, 2012 11:55 am  Reply

    oh yeah and i want greg boe to help me because he knows what he’s talking about

    • Greg Boe June 11, 2012 12:19 pm  Reply

      Are you looking for Netflix on your Nintendo 3DS? If you go to the Nintendo eShop and search Netflix you can find it easily, or just go to the apps category on the main menu. If you have any more questions I’ll be right here to answer them!

  8. denisio June 11, 2012 2:01 pm  Reply

    im sorry but i meant at netflix.com ssssssssoooooooo sorry

  9. denisio June 11, 2012 2:07 pm  Reply

    hey greg, want to be my friend?

    • Greg Boe June 11, 2012 9:16 pm  Reply

      Yes, I will be your friend! My Code is: 2922-0128-9770

  10. denisio June 11, 2012 2:12 pm  Reply

    when you answer the friend question can you answer the other question too,thanks bye and see ya :)

  11. denisio June 11, 2012 2:15 pm  Reply

    ill try and look for it but can you still answer my question please aand thnx bye see ya

  12. denisio June 11, 2012 3:06 pm  Reply

    aw man i dont think greg likes me any more

    • Greg Boe June 11, 2012 9:19 pm  Reply

      To activate Netflix on your 3DS if you already have an account, just find the code that shows up when you launch the app on your 3DS, then type it in on your computer at this link. After that, you should be able to enjoy Netflix goodness on your Nintendo 3DS! If you need any more help, ask away!

  13. denisio June 12, 2012 12:32 am  Reply

    thanks and ill find my friend code

  14. denisio June 12, 2012 12:41 am  Reply

    my friend code is 3308-5648-6923 ok

  15. denisio June 12, 2012 10:13 am  Reply

    greg um i tried to find the box to enter the code but i couldn’t

    • denisio June 12, 2012 10:16 am  Reply

      can you help me please

      • Greg Boe June 12, 2012 4:30 pm  Reply

        Just go to the Friends List on the Home Menu and once you’re there, there’s a little box that says “Register Friend” in the top-right corner. Just tap that, and select register via Internet. After that, you should be able to type in the code I gave you.

  16. denisio June 13, 2012 11:08 am  Reply

    thnx but i meant netflix soooooo sorry hope your not mad

    • denisio June 13, 2012 11:11 am  Reply

      i meant netflix by ”the box” because i cannot seem to find it

  17. Greg Boe June 13, 2012 2:27 pm  Reply

    Go under account settings on your Netflix account online, and there should be an option to Activate a new device for the service. I can’t provide the exact link, because I need to renew my subscription to Netflix first. And don’t worry man! This is my job, so it doesn’t bother me one bit :)

  18. themakos01 June 15, 2012 2:33 am  Reply

    my friend code is 4639-9039-7370

    • Greg Boe June 27, 2012 10:25 pm  Reply

      I’ve already put in your friend code, themakos01 :)

  19. mads June 17, 2012 8:22 am  Reply

    i can`t find netflx on eshop why?

  20. Brianna June 24, 2012 12:34 pm  Reply

    Hi Greg!! Can you be my friend. Heres my friend code : 3823-9306-6328 I already have your friend code so just plz add me. Thanks ;]

    • Greg Boe June 25, 2012 7:32 pm  Reply

      Hey Brianna! Sure I’ll be your friend! What online games do you own? I’d love to face you in some Street Fighter, Mario Kart, or Mario Tennis!

      • Brianna June 27, 2012 9:35 am  Reply

        Mario Kart7, Batman 2 Superhero DC, Zelda 4 Swords

      • Mercy April 12, 2013 6:37 pm  Reply

        I’ll play too!

  21. Brianna June 24, 2012 12:40 pm  Reply

    To others who wanna add me heres my friend code : 3823-9306-6328

    • Mercy April 12, 2013 6:43 pm  Reply

      Added!

    • Greg Boe June 27, 2012 9:35 pm  Reply

      Sorry for my slow responses. I’ve been working behind the scenes on stuff like our new video reviews and more, but will be faster on comments again now.

      Anyways, I’d love to race you in some Mario Kart 7! When are you usually online?

      • Brianna July 14, 2012 5:05 pm  Reply

        On the weekends for now because im a staff at a summer camp. Greg are you a computer?

  22. 2ultima June 29, 2012 8:39 pm  Reply

    :D yo greg, im lovin the site, i subscribed and everything. you should guess who this is.

  23. Smexy B*** July 15, 2012 3:15 pm  Reply

    -in sexy voice- So… Greg. You have a nice photo of yourself. I cant believe im saying this … Greg do you wanna go out? -kisses-

  24. 2ultima July 21, 2012 12:43 pm  Reply

    greg this is awesome guess who i am

    • Greg Boe July 21, 2012 8:52 pm  Reply

      Um, this is obviously Tim, right?

      • Brianna July 27, 2012 7:42 pm  Reply

        reply to wat smexy bitch said its funny

    • Greg Boe July 28, 2012 1:25 pm  Reply

      Hey man! How was Canada?

      • 2ultima August 4, 2012 9:13 pm  Reply

        It was great! :D I had a great time.

      • 2ultima August 7, 2012 3:37 pm  Reply

        you should reply to what smeaxy bi5ch sayeed

  25. Purple Pikmin July 28, 2012 1:16 pm  Reply

    Who is Greg anyway?! Why does everyone mention him?

  26. Adriel December 26, 2012 10:50 am  Reply

    I went to the eshop and couldn’t find netflix, so I tried searching for it and it said there were 0 results.

  27. Alex December 29, 2012 8:19 pm  Reply

    You rock

  28. larissa January 4, 2013 2:06 am  Reply

    greg what if you dont have a credit card

  29. Nate D January 16, 2013 5:42 pm  Reply

    We have a netflix account but it is not found in the eshop. What’s the deal?

  30. lolsmileyface January 20, 2013 3:37 pm  Reply

    yo help me

  31. james braselton March 9, 2013 11:54 pm  Reply

    hi there yeah 3d netflix streaming 3d movies just started up

  32. Emster March 13, 2013 8:57 pm  Reply

    how can I switch from one netflix account to a new one on the 3DS? it was on a friend’s account and now I would like the 3DS on my netflix account

  33. Anonymous March 17, 2013 4:56 pm  Reply

    your dumb

  34. jason April 5, 2013 9:27 pm  Reply

    dose it work on DSI

    • Greg Boe April 6, 2013 2:10 pm  Reply

      Unfortunately, no. Netflix is only on 3DS and Wii U.

  35. Mercy April 12, 2013 6:35 pm  Reply

    My Friend code is
    0387-9713-5550
    My name is Mercy

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