How long did the 3DS last?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. Nintendo Network services remain active in most regions; the Nintendo eShop is slated to shut down on March 27, 2023. The option to add credits for the 3DS has been removed as of late August 2022.

When did 3DS shut down?

Sadly, the success of the Nintendo Switch means that era of the 3DS has finally come to an end, with both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop closing on the 27th of March 2023. With this closure, many brilliant games will either become unaffordable or even completely unobtainable.

Why was 3DS discontinued?

Slow starter. Despite all the bells and whistles, the 3DS did not start well. A high asking price for the time of over £200, coupled with a lacklustre list of initial games, hurt sales. The fact that the key feature of 3D had to be tried in person was another obstacle.

Is 3DS still usable?

This will be the case until March 2023, so you'll still be able to add funds by doing it on the Switch, but only if your Nintendo Accounts are linked. You can read more about how to link your accounts by clicking here. You have until March 2024 to merge your 3DS and Wii U Nintendo Network ID with your Nintendo Account.

Are 3DS servers shut down?

In March 2023.

The Final Years of the Nintendo 3DS | Boring Brandon

Are they no longer making 3DS games?

UPDATE 7/19: Nintendo has now confirmed that both the Wii U and 3DS eShops will close on March 27, 2023. After that date it will still be possible to redownload purchased content (games, DLC), get software updates, and play online "for the foreseeable future."

Is Nintendo killing the 3DS?

Nintendo Closing 3DS & Wii U Shops In 2023, Has 'No Plans To Offer Classic Content In Other Ways'

Was Nintendo 3DS a flop?

Early flop, then price drop

In fact, the 3DS ended up being the weakest console launch for Nintendo since 1995's Virtual Boy (coincidentally, an earlier attempt at 3D gaming). Less than six months later, Nintendo dropped the 3DS price by a staggering $80, to $169.

What is replacing the Nintendo 3DS?

The Switch as a Handheld Console

And while the Switch existed alongside the 3DS for a few years, Nintendo has seemingly poured all of its resources into the Switch now, making it the go-to console for both home and handheld gaming for many fans.

Did they stop updating the 3DS?

Despite being discontinued two years ago, the Nintendo 3DS receives a new system update this week for users to download.

Is Nintendo closing after 40 years?

KYOTO, Japan — Shigeru Miyamoto shocked fans today by announcing that, after over forty years of serving as a titan of the gaming industry, Nintendo would be shuttering its doors.

Can I still add funds to my 3DS?

As of August 29, 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS. However, Nintendo eShop Cards can still be redeemed when purchasing Nintendo 3DS digital content online through the My Nintendo Store.

Does Best Buy fix 3DS?

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Will 3DS games ever come to Switch?

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.

How much is it to fix a 3DS screen?

I accidentally dropped my 3DS (XL), and the top screen cracked and no longer worked. I checked with Nintendo, and they said it would cost around $170-180 to get it fixed.

What 3DS games will be rare?

Why did the DS fail?

The arrival of iPhone effectively caused the DS market to implode. When the time came to launch the DS's successor, 3DS, Nintendo found itself facing a difficult uphill battle to push back against the mobile platforms and games that had patterned themselves after the DS.

Are Wiis discontinued?

Wii has officially been discontinued | Eurogamer.net.

Why the 3DS is better than the Switch?

In total, the 3DS has a library of 1,346 games and counting, as new games are added to the eShop even in 2021. Combine that with the DS's 1,965 games, and you have a total of over 3,311 games playable on the 3DS. The Switch may have a larger library of 3,274 games, but I think the 3DS had more quality titles overall.

What was the last Pokemon game for 3DS?

2016–2018: Seventh generation

During a Nintendo Direct presentation on February 26, 2016, two new Pokémon titles were announced, titled Pokémon Sun and Moon. The games were released on the Nintendo 3DS on November 18, 2016, in Japan, North America, and Australia, and in Europe on November 23, 2016.

What was the last physical 3DS games?

Visco Studio and PixelHeart have pre-orders open for the Visco-developed arcade game Andro Dunos 2 on Nintendo 3DS. This is said to be the last physical 3DS game approved by Nintendo before production of the cartridges stopped. Shipping for the game is expected for Q2 2022, and a pre-order costs $39.99.

How much are old 3DS worth?

Nintendo 3DS “Sell” Prices (What you can expect to sell for as of 02/15/2023) Selling a Nintendo 3DS? You can expect to get between $4 and $367, depending on model and condition.