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Will the 3DS eShop be discontinued?
Nintendo eShop Closure Guide. It’s been over a decade (or nearly a decade in Wii U’s case), but it’s finally happening: Nintendo is closing down the Wii U and 3DS eShops, meaning that soon you will no longer be able to buy digital games on either platform.
Why is the Nintendo eShop closing?
Officially, Nintendo’s FAQ on the eShop closures says “this is part of the natural life cycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time.” The answer doesn’t get into specifics and might confuse those still playing games on the system or fans of games only available on Wii U or 3DS.
Can you get Pokémon Bank in 2022?
From May 23, 2022, you will no longer be able to add funds to your 3DS eShop account using a credit card. Then, from August 29, eShop cards will no longer be valid. Odds are Nintendo closing its 3DS eShop isn’t the only reason Pokemon has decided to close Bank.
Will I be able to redownload 3DS games?
You can also change, remove, and redownload themes for your Nintendo 3DS family system. Once deleted, Nintendo eShop purchases can be redownloaded at no cost. Downloaded items appear as a gift on the HOME Menu. Once they have fully downloaded, you can tap them to access the software.
Can I still buy 3DS digital games?
Unfortunately, Nintendo is closing the 3DS eShop in March 2023. After this time, you won’t be able to buy any 3DS games from the eShop. Your only way to legally obtain games will be through purchasing physical cartridges.
What is the future of the 3DS eShop?
As attention and resources have shifted towards the future, the state of the eShop on 3DS and Wii U is crumbling. The service was closed in some countries in June of 2020, and Nintendo of Japan has announced that these storefronts will end credit card purchases in January 2022.
What happened to the Nintendo 3DS eShop store?
Nintendo recently announced the imminent closure of the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Wii U eShop storefronts, much to the dismay of fans. There are many 3DS-exclusive games that have only had a home on Nintendo’s first console to successfully offer a 3D gaming experience.
When will the Wii U and 3DS eShops end?
The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShops will be discontinued in “late March 2023,” Nintendo announced today, effectively closing off access to a host of content that can only be found on those platforms. The shutdown will be a multi-stage process that will last through 2022 and until 2023. The specific dates are as follows:
Can you still play 3DS games on Wii U?
For the foreseeable future, it will still be possible to redownload games and DLC, receive software updates and enjoy online play on Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. There are still Nintendo eShop Cards at retailers that show the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS logos.