We're just days away from the shutdown of the eShop for two Nintendo platforms: the 3DS and Wii U. Both systems are home to a variety of great games, a number of which are only available through the ...

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When the Wii U was discontinued, there was no fanfare or memorial for the end of Nintendo’s console. While it certainly has its defenders — I am one of them! — the console underperformed in comparison ...

The 3DS was discontinued in 2020, but even this shutdown won’t stop StreetPass. The 3DS was discontinued in 2020, but even this shutdown won’t stop StreetPass. is a senior editor following news across ...

After warning us just over a year ago, Nintendo is locking the doors to the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops tomorrow and throwing away the key. Tomorrow — which is March 27, 2023 — it will no longer be ...

Nintendo will discontinue online services for 3DS and Wii U software in early April 2024, the company announced. A specific date will be announced at a later time. Online services includes online ...

Nintendo will shut down Nintendo eShop services for Wii U and 3DS on March 27, 2023, the company announced. While this move was previously announced by Nintendo, the specific date in March was not ...

For those who are still holding on to their previous-gen Nintendo consoles including the 3DS and Wii U, expect that the online play will no longer work, as reports claim that the company has shut it ...

Nintendo’s North American branch announced it is closing the 3DS and Wii U eShop in late March 2023. Users will no longer be able to make purchases or download free demos from the store. The company ...

You only have six months left to purchase all the games you want. Today comes with bad news for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS enjoyers: the marketplace for both consoles will close down on March 27, 2023.