Is the Wii U eShop 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.

Can I still buy games on Wii U eShop?

As it promised more than a year ago, Nintendo is shutting down those digital storefronts tonight at 8 pm Eastern, after previously halting the ability to add eShop funds in May 2022.

Is the 3DS and Wii U eShop closing?

Back on March 27, the eShop for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U closed down after serving gamers who had these consoles for over 10 years. The event marked the end of an era, as Nintendo will only continue to allow eShop purchases for its current platform, the Switch.

Is eShop open on Wii U?

The Wii U eShop closure will happen on 27th March, 2023.

Is the Nintendo eShop closing?

The Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and the Wii U system will no longer be available as of March 27, 2023. Once the shop closes, you won't be able to purchase digital games (including a variety of past Pokémon titles) for those systems.

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How do I add money to my Wii U eShop 2023?

How long will Wii U eShop be up?

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 I play games I bought for Wii U on switch?

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 download Wii U games from the eShop?

Are Nintendo 3DS still being sold?

The company says the shutdown will "simultaneously take effect in software on... platforms where it is possible to make purchases, such as StreetPass Mii Plaza, the Theme Shop and Nintendo Badge Arcade." UPDATE 7/19/22: Nintendo confirms that both the Wii U and 3DS eShops will close on March 27, 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.

Will Nintendo stop supporting the 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 the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Can you still add funds to Wii U?

You can still make purchases into 2023 with this method. You can still make purchases on your Nintendo 3DS or WiiU. The eShop is closing on schedule, with credit cards and gift cards no longer available on the system's digital download shop — you can still visit the shop, but you can't add funds.

Can you download old Nintendo games on Wii U?

Virtual Console on Wii U is the perfect way to rediscover your favourite titles from yesteryear, or pick up a game you might have missed the first time around! Jump into classic adventures starring Mario, Donkey Kong and more, available to download from Nintendo eShop.

How many Wii U eShop games are there?

According to Nintendo's own eShop data, there are roughly 840 digital Wii U games currently available to download in North America, 840 in Europe and 680 in Japan.

How do I play old games on my Wii U?

Sync a Wii Remote with the Wii U console. Launch Wii Mode by performing the following: From a disc: If you have entered a Wii disc into your Wii U, launch the software as normal. From the icon: If you are not launching software from a disc, scroll to the Wii Menu icon located on the Wii U Menu and press A.

How many Wii U games are released?

There are 791 games on this list, 205 of which were released physically on a disc. The list is sorted by game titles, their developer(s), publisher(s), released for and release date by Japanese, European, and American respectively.

Do Wii U eShop cards work on Switch?

Note: 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. Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed in the eShop on your Nintendo Switch console, as well as on the Nintendo website.

Did the Wii U sell out?

In doing so, it put the Wii U's lifetime hardware sales through to the end of December 2016 at 13.56 million. That's a comparatively small change from September 2016's 13.4 million, and now that the Wii U has ceased production, it's unlikely that figure will ever move much again.

Why was the Wii U discontinued?

It had low sales, primarily credited to a weak lineup of launch games, limited third-party support, and poor marketing including the lack of distinguishing the unique functionality of the GamePad from just being a tablet device for the Wii. Wii U production ended in January 2017.

Is the Wii U retired?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS eShops shut down today

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET.

Why is Wii U Virtual Console dark?

The Wii U's NES and N64 emulation was notorious for this darker appearance, and it was speculated that Nintendo was somehow attempting to avoid causing epilepsy-related seizures.

Can I link my Wii U account to my switch?

How do I merge my Wii U and 3DS eShop funds?