Is Nintendo abandoning the 3DS?

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.

Is Nintendo shutting down the 3DS?

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.

Are 3DS games being discontinued?

Original Story 2/16: Nintendo has announced it's going to stop selling 3DS and Wii U games through the eShop before the end of March 2023.

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.

Are 3DS servers still up?

In March 2023.

The Nintendo Wii U And 3DS Will Soon Shut Down And Many Games Will Be Lost

Is the 3DS still being updated?

0-33 was released on May 9, 2016, as a security update. As of September 12, 2022, the latest system version is 11.16.

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.

Is Wii U discontinued?

Nintendo had planned to diminish production of the Wii U ahead of the release of the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo formally announced the end of its production on January 31, 2017. The ability to purchase content through the Nintendo eShop will be discontinued on March 27, 2023.

Is there a new 3DS coming out?

Nintendo confirmed this week that it has discontinued production on all current models of the 3DS family of portable gaming systems, which ends the platform's life cycle after nine years.

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.

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.

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 the new 3DS play DS games?

Yes, it's possible to play Nintendo DS games on Nintendo 3DS family systems. However, select Nintendo DS games that use accessories in the Game Boy Advance slot of Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite are not compatible with Nintendo 3DS family systems.

Is the switch replacing the 3DS?

It doesn't play 3DS games. Nintendo Switch Lite is a version of the Nintendo Switch with less features, making it a more financially accessible option for those that only want to play games in portable mode. The only way it will replace the 3DS is by being portable, which is kinda what the Switch itself does already.

Why did the Wii fail?

The Wii's motion control gimmick was just enough to get people to buy the console, but proved too shallow for good games to support it. The subsequent imitation failures by Microsoft and Sony (Kinect and Move, respectively) all but proved that motion controls were just a fad.

What replaced Wii U?

It's a true demonstration of how powerful first impressions can be; for the Wii U, its debut trailer brought doubt and confusion, whereas its successor, the Switch, debuted to palpable excitement.

What is Nintendo's newest console?

Nintendo Switch – OLED Model

Featuring a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen that makes colors pop.

Is 2DS discontinued?

As of 17 September 2020, the New 2DS XL and all other remaining models in the 3DS family have been discontinued by Nintendo.

Can Wii U play GameCube?

Wii U does not support Nintendo GameCube games or accessories.

Is the 3DS eShop closing in America?

As of March 27, 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It will also no longer be possible to download free content, including game demos.