When the Nintendo Switch is released next month, Nintendo will update the way eShop purchases are treated. They'll no longer be tied to your device and will instead be tied to your online account. This means re-purchasing items when you switch products isn't going to be necessary.
Nintendo is simply updating eShop to make it similar to other online game stores. It's been a bit behind the times with the current setup.
A piece of fine print shown in a Switch unboxing video confirmed the change:
Your Nintendo Account contains your Nintendo eShop purchase history and current balance. By re-linking your Nintendo Account after initializing the console, it will be possible to redownload any software or DLC purchased using that account. (Software that has been discontinued may not be available to redownload in some cases.)
The Switch will be out on March 3.
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