Is the 3DS still selling?

Last Chance: Nintendo Stops Selling 3DS, Wii U eShop Games Today. The digital stores shut down at 8 p.m. ET, but you'll still be able to download the games you own. I've been working at PCMag since November 2016, covering all areas of technology and video game news.

Is the 3DS being shut 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.

Will 3DS still work in 2023?

As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.

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.

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.

Nintendo 3DS In 2022! (Still Worth Buying?) (Review)

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.

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.

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.

Can I still add funds to my 3DS?

It is no longer possible to use this feature. For more information, please read Service Discontinuation: Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.

How to buy games on 3DS in 2023?

Can I still use 3DS service?

Players will still have access to active online game services like Pokémon Bank after the 3DS store closes. Software updates for any games that still receive them (or players who have waited to download them) will still be available.

Do eShop cards still work on 3DS?

Information. Prepaid Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch systems. 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 you mod a 3DS after eShop closes?

Yes, you can still install custom firmware on your 3DS, even after the closure of eShop. The latest 3DS firmware is 11.16.

Will Pokemon bank work after eShop closes?

Despite the Nintendo eShop's demise, Pokemon Bank and Poke Transfer will still work like normal after the platform shuts down.

How do I get games on my 3DS?

Do 3DS games expire?

PSA: Yes, Your DS And 3DS Cartridges Will Eventually Deteriorate, But Don't Panic. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.

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.

How long does a 3DS usually last?

If you take good care of it, you can make them last 10 years easy enough. Assuming you have an average system and haven't got an unlucky combination of components. My PSP and GBA still both work perfectly. It's dangerous to go alone!

Is Netflix still working on 3DS?

The Netflix app was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Family systems on Dec 31st, 2020 and discontinued on June 30th, 2021. Thank you for your support of these applications over the years.

Which is the most powerful 3DS?

1 New 3DS XL

The New 3DS XL isn't just the best handheld in the DS line, it's Nintendo's best handheld period. Between its architecture, improved buttons & analogs, nicer screen, and fast loading, the New 3DS XL is the definitive way to play the 3DS.

Is the New 3DS more powerful than the old 3DS?

However, the New 3DS represents a significant leap forward - unfortunately, the GPU offers no improvement in any way whatsoever, but the main ARM processor is upgraded to a quad-core model, CPU frequency can increase to 804MHz, plus there's much more memory, opening the door to advantages such as shorter loading times, ...

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.