Is Nintendo 3DS going away in 2023?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.

How long will the 3DS be supported?

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

What will happen to the 3DS?

March 27, 2023 will mark the end of an era, when it will no longer be possible to purchase digital games through the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops, but there are still some things players can do to prepare for the shutdown.

Why is the 3DS discontinued?

Nintendo's decision to shutdown the 3DS and Wii U follows the closure of the Wii Shop, which shuttered in 2019. The Wii U's Miiverse, the system's online social service, also closed in 2017.

Are 3DS going offline?

The 3DS eShop closure will also happen on 27th March, 2023. As an additional caveat, it's been confirmed that you can't purchase Fire Emblem Fates from the 3DS eShop since 28th February, 2023. The additional DLC will still be available up to the full eShop closure date of 27th March, though.

Wii U And 3DS Game Prices Are Getting Out Of CONTROL!

Where can I sell my 3DS?

How much should I pay for a 3DS?

New Nintendo 3DS XL prices start at $315 and cost $315 on average as of March 2023. New Nintendo 3DS XL prices will continue to get cheaper over time.

Will Nintendo 3DS ever return?

No, it looks like the 3DS has finally been laid to rest. The last global release for the handheld was in March, 2019, with Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn.

Will you still be able to play 3DS games?

The Nintendo 3DS eShop closes on March 27, 2023, and with it, games will be much harder to legally obtain. In the next week or so up until its closure, you may be scrambling to figure out how to add funds to your account and which games you should lock in before they're gone.

What comes after 3ds?

The Nintendo Switch has currently sold 103.54 million units as of February 3, 2022, outselling the Wii, Wii U, GameCube, Nintendo 64, SNES, NES and 3DS within its first five years of launch, making it the best-selling home console from Nintendo and third best-selling home console of all time.

What does 3ds stand for?

The term 3DS stands for 3 Domain Server.

How cheap is a 3DS?

The Nintendo 3DS handheld game console starts around $100.

When did the 3DS price drop?

Last week, Nintendo announced that it would drop the price of its 3DS worldwide. In the U.S., consumers will find the portable, which allows users to play games in 3D without the need for special glasses, selling for $169.99 starting August 12. That's one-third off its launch price of $249.99.

Can you sell a 3DS to Gamestop without the charger?

Charge any device(s) you are bringing in for trade. Bring any cords, power chargers and related accessories for products you are trading.

How to buy games on 3DS eShop 2023?

As of now, you have two options for adding funds to purchase eShop games for 3DS and Wii U. One is through My Nintendo Store, the Nintendo website where you can redeem an eShop gift card to put funds on your account, or purchase the exact game that you want with said funds, or with a credit card.

What was the last 3DS Pokemon?

Ultra Sun and Moon Are the Last 3DS Pokemon Games.

Does the 3DS still have WIFI?

The Nintendo 3DS can go online with a Wi-Fi connection. Here's how to set up your Nintendo 3DS to work with Wi-Fi. On the bottom screen, tap System Settings (the Wrench icon). Choose Internet Settings.

Is Wii shutting down?

Nintendo has confirmed that both the Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts will no longer allow new purchases of paid or free content starting March 27th, 2023.

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.

Did Nintendo 3DS 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.