Is Nintendo 3DS shutting down?

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.

Is Nintendo 3DS going away in 2023?

Sadly, the Virtual Consoles — which housed more than 530 classic games, available to purchase and download — will be no more after March 2023.

Can 3DS still go online?

Nintendo already detailed the image sharing service shutdown last month, confirming that it's disabling the 3DS and Wii U feature globally. As part of the same end-of-service wave, the company is no longer allowing users to log into their Nintendo accounts on a 3DS or Wii U using Facebook and Twitter profiles.

How much longer will 3DS store be open?

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.

How long will 3DS eShop last?

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. We've got your back.

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Why was 3DS discontinued?

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.

Can I still buy games on 3DS eShop?

Nintendo will close the digital storefronts for both platforms on March 27, which means that you need to act quickly if you want new digital games at their retail prices, and to pick up some Virtual Console titles.

Are 3DS still being made?

Nintendo has discontinued every model of the 3DS, according to its Japanese website. The page listings for the New 3DS LL, New 2DS LL, and 2DS are still live, but each product lists “out of production” under its name, and a message on the main page says that the entire series has ended production.

Will Pokemon bank shut down?

Nintendo is shutting down the 3DS eShop in less than two weeks on March 27, 2023, and Pokemon fans need to download Pokemon Bank & Poke Transporter before their creatures are lost forever. On March 27, Nintendo will shut down the eShop for the 3DS and Wii U.

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 Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Can a Switch play 3DS games?

No. 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 do I get 3DS games now?

Purchase the game directly from Nintendo eShop

1. To access Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS system, select this icon from the HOME Menu. 2. If you don't already have funds, you'll be prompted to "Add Funds".

Is it safe to update 3DS?

If your device is running Luma 11.0 or newer, it is 100% safe to update. You can check your Luma version by holding (Select) while booting your device. If your device is on an older Luma version, you should update Luma before you update your device to 11.16.0.

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.

What is happening to the 3ds?

After the March 2023 shutdown, “and for the foreseeable future,” Nintendo says it will still be possible to redownload games and DLC, receive software updates, and play games online on Wii U and 3DS.

Was the 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.

Is it worth keeping 3DS?

If you've never had a 3DS before, you may be wondering if it's worth getting one. I say it absolutely is worth it. With a large range of games (made even larger by its backward compatibility with the DS system's titles), there is no better time to grab one than right now.

What can a hacked 3DS do?

Does the New 3DS run better?

As things stand, existing 3DS titles see no performance bump when running on New 3DS hardware, even those with unlocked frame-rates. Unless the software asks for the additional power, the New 3DS simply runs at the old version's speed - though you do get loading time improvements from the larger pool of RAM.

Will Pokemon bank become free?

Firstly, Pokemon Bank will officially become free-to-use on March 28th 2023. After this date, all 3DS owners who downloaded the app will be able to use it and the associated app Poke Transporter for free, allowing them to transfer Pokemon from their DS games to 3DS games, and subsequently to Pokemon HOME.

Can you connect 3DS to TV?

No, Nintendo 3DS family systems do not have the ability to connect to a television.

What is better 3DS or Switch?

The Switch has the unique benefit of coming with local multiplayer, as you and a friend can prop the system up on a table and use each Joy-Con as a stand-alone controller. The 3DS, on the other hand, is a dedicated handheld with a dual-screen design that lets you use touch and stylus controls for many titles.