The popular gaming brand Nintendo has some disheartening news for the community, especially for all the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS console users. The Japanese gaming giant is shutting down the Nintendo eShop for the entire family of Wii U and 3DS consoles.
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Recently, Nintendo made this announcement which left the community shocked. From late March 2023, fans won’t be able to make any purchases at eShop for both Wii U and 3DS consoles.
Moreover, the fans won’t be able to download any game demos followed by any free content at eShop. In fact, Nintendo has already begun narrowing down eShop features for both these gaming consoles. Starting from May 23, 2022, eShop will restrict the use of credit cards for adding funds to the account.
As of late March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make Nintendo eShop purchases for the Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. More info: ninten.do/6019wJcyb
From August 29, 2022, the fans won’t be able to use their eShop cards to add funds to the account. No doubt Nintendo shutting down its online shop from Wii U and 3DS consoles has saddened the fans.
The official Nintendo’s American Twitter handle also announced this disheartening news.
As of now, the community’s curious to know the reason behind the shutting down of eShop for Wii U and 3DS consoles. According to Nintendo’s official website, here’s the actual reason behind this decision:
“This is part of the natural lifecycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time.”
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On February 15, 2022, Nintendo made this announcement through their official website’s customer support section.
Nintendo isn’t taking it all away from Wii U and the 3DS family of consoles
It is not all bad news for all the Wii U and 3DS consoles owners. Until March 23, the fans will still be able to redeem download codes.
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Also, all the fans who have linked or will link their ID wallet to their account wallet can avail their shared funds for shopping. This can be done at Nintendo eShop for both the consoles till the given date. Post the closure date, fans can still use the shared balance, but only for the Switch family of consoles.
One thing to note here, post-late March 2023, the fans will still be able to re-download games and DLCs. Followed by receiving software updates for both consoles. It’s just that the fans won’t be able to purchase any new content for them.
Here’s how the fans reacted to the news.
I could run your company better.
Thanks for the heads up, Nintendo. Not happy news, but it’s better than the alternatives. x.com/abrenty/status…
I can’t offer specifics, but I can tell you the reason: it’s legacy technology and standards running these services on consoles. Just as in a desktop/mobile OS or web browser, what’s built in becomes obsolete with time. The difference is that on a console things aren’t modular…
Nintendo: "Stop pirating our games!!! We will literally take your pirated stuff down and music from old games!!!" Also Nintendo: (Literally makes it impossible to legitimately play old games for no reason)
You: "We don't like it when you emulate" Also you: x.com/NintendoAmeric…
As of late March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make Nintendo eShop purchases for the Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. More info: ninten.do/6019wJcyb
Oh come on guys. Both shops have titles we still can’t find legally anywhere else.
People keep complaining against Nintendo, but no company out there gives a shit about their customers lol
At least there is warning, but it stinks. Especially for 3DS… prices are going to increase significantly for physical games.
DONT DO THIS WITHOUT GIVING US AN ALTERNATE WAY OF PLAYING THESE GAMES
Awful. I've got some unused eShop gift cards. What are some must-own 3DS games?
NOOOOOOOOO WHAT THE FUCK?????
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