Is 3DS Online ending?

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.

Will the 3DS online shut down?

Good news: Online play will also still be available "for the foreseeable future" for any titles you already own, past March 2023.

Is the 3DS Virtual Console dead?

On March 27, 2023, the Virtual Console service will be discontinued on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Purchased titles will remain playable.

Is the 3DS end of life?

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.

Will Pokemon bank still work after 2023?

On March 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. PDT, Pokémon Bank's paid passes will no longer be offered for purchase, at which time Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter will no longer be available to download. On the same day, Trainers will be able to start using Pokémon Bank at no cost.

Everything Pokemon Fans Should Know Before the Nintendo 3DS Eshop Closes

Do you lose your Pokémon if Pokebank expires?

If your Pokemon Bank pass expires, you have a certain amount of time in which to withdraw any Pokemon you currently have stored. Unfortunately, after this period elapses, those Pokemon are lost, and we unfortunately do not have any way to restore them, even if you purchase a new pass.

Will Pokemon bank be unusable?

Pokemon Bank Becoming Unavailable

Nintendo announced that sometime in March 2023, the Nintendo 3DS eShop will be shut down alongside the Wii U storefront. This means when it closes, Pokemon Bank will no longer be available to download.

How long will 3DS be supported?

When is the 3DS eShop Closing? 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.

Why is Nintendo killing the 3DS?

In the official blog post, Nintendo has stated that "this is part of the natural lifecycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time", and that "We are providing this notice more than a year in advance of the end of purchases to users will have plenty of time to prepare."

Why did Nintendo abandon 3DS?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Will I be able to redownload 3DS games?

Themes for your Nintendo 3DS family system are not downloaded from the Nintendo eShop, but are instead purchased and downloaded through the Theme Shop . Once deleted, Nintendo eShop purchases can be redownloaded at no cost. Downloaded items appear as a gift on the HOME Menu.

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.

Will you still be able to play 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."

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.

Did 3DS shut down servers?

Nintendo shuts down yet another 3DS and Wii U online feature as both consoles move closer to the end of their product lifecycles.

Is Nintendo sending someone to collect 3DS?

— Nintendo shocked the gaming world today by announcing that they're going to be sending guys out to collect everybody's 3DS's next year once the servers go offline.

Can I buy 3DS games online?

In March 2023, though, that will no longer be the case — Nintendo won't let you buy things on the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS eShop “as of late March 2023,” the company announced on Tuesday.

How long will Pokémon Bank be free?

First, players will need to make sure they download Pokemon Bank onto their Nintendo 3DS before March 27, 2023.

Can you still transfer Pokémon from 3DS to Switch?

Pokémon transferred to Pokémon HOME from Pokémon Bank cannot be transferred back to Pokémon Bank or used with Nintendo 3DS titles. Pokémon can be transferred from Pokémon Bank to the Nintendo Switch and smart device versions of Pokémon HOME.

Does Pokémon Bank check for hacked Pokémon?

As you may or may not know, Pokémon Bank has logic to determine whether or not a Pokémon is legal or not. What this is meant to do is to see if a Pokémon could be obtained as it is, or if it must've been hacked in. If it isn't legal, transfer into Poké Bank isn't allowed.

Will Pokémon be deleted from home?

The Pokémon will remain in Pokémon HOME for a certain period of time. You will not be able to view or withdraw any Pokémon that are not in your Basic Box. You can check which Pokémon will be available in your Basic Box if your plan changes to the Basic Plan.

What happens if you don't pay Pokémon HOME?

Non-premium Pokémon Home subscribers are only allowed to access a single box of 30 Pokémon. According to the dedicated support page, this means if your subscription lapses, you'll only be able to access the 30 most recently deposited Pokémon. The others will be hidden from your sight as if they never existed.