Why did Nintendo get rid of Miiverse?

Thanks to users' support throughout the years, we think we were able to achieve that goal. We decided to end the service at this time because, among other reasons, many users are shifting to social networking services.

When did Nintendo discontinue Miiverse?

Miiverse was a social network for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, created by Nintendo System Development and Hatena powered by the Nintendo Network. It was discontinued on November 8, 2017.

Why did Miiverse shut down reddit?

because it took paid employees to moderate it, and presumably did not add enough value.

Is there Miiverse on Nintendo Switch?

Nintendo confirms that the Nintendo Switch will not feature Miiverse or StreetPass, though the upcoming console will still allow players to interact with their social media accounts.

Why did Nintendo abandon the Wii U?

The Wii U's hardware was in a weird spot (it had a relatively good GPU but an underpowered CPU), and Nintendo was way behind the competition with regards to online play. This gave developers a hard time in trying to release third-party titles for the Wii U. And so, they didn't.

This is Why Nintendo Shutdown the Miiverse

Why was the Wii a failure?

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.

Why did the Wii U fail so badly?

Unfortunately, things didn't pan out the way Nintendo had planned. The Wii U didn't appeal to casual gamers the way the Wii did, and the console's limited options and lackluster technical capabilities alienated the hardcore gamers Nintendo aimed to attract.

What replaced Miiverse?

Juxt (short for Juxtaposition) is a Miiverse replacement powered by Pretendo Network.

Does Nintendo still make the Wii U?

Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March 27th, 2023.

What was the last Miiverse post?

Yesterday, Nintendo fans said farewell to Miiverse by memorializing their favorite posts — funny, silly or poignant. Today, Nintendo responded with a very sweet mosaic thanking its fans for five years of memories on the Wii U and 3Ds' social network.

Why did Wii Online end?

It was priced at the Nintendo Online Store, however it has since been discontinued due to legal issues. Its replacement, the Nintendo Wi-Fi network adapter, and many third party products, provide similar functionality.

Why did they delete Miitomo?

It's underwhelming performance might be a factor in this move, but remember Nintendo just released the Switch, which was an absolute hit. Miitomo isn't compatible with the Switch and harkens back to the time of the Wii and the WiiU with the avatars it uses.

Did Nintendo shut down StreetPass?

On March 28, 2018, StreetPass Relays worldwide were shut down, with the exception of the Nintendo store in New York City and Best Buy locations in Canada.

How many people used Miiverse?

This week, thanks to the efforts of Archive Team and the Internet Archive, you can search through a nearly 17 terabyte backup of hundreds of millions of posts, screenshots, and drawings from the over 8 million users that made Miiverse such a weird and special place.

What is the oldest Nintendo called?

The Nintendo console, or Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), was released as the Famicom in Japan on July 15, 1983.

Can Miis fall in love?

There is no romance in the traditional sense in Miitopia, but players are able to develop relationships between their party members. Each pair of Miis has a relationship level that determines how close they are with one another.

Can Miis remarry?

It is possible to remarry a different Mii as well as ex-sweetheart/spouse. If a Kid-o-matic was used on a Mii and they get married, either that Mii will not return to their original height, only growing at the same rate as the opposite Mii, or not grow at all.

Is Miitopia fully out?

Miitopia is a role-playing video game developed and published by Nintendo originally for the Nintendo 3DS. The 3DS version was released in Japan in 2016 and worldwide the following year, with a remastered version being released for the Nintendo Switch in 2021.

Is Miitomo still playable?

Miitomo is a discontinued freemium social networking mobile app developed by Nintendo for iOS and Android devices. The app, Nintendo's first, allowed users to converse with friends by answering various questions, and featured Twitter and Facebook integration.

Who is the water guy on Miiverse?

MARIO WiiU was a Miiverse user known for commenting on digital water.

How do I access Miiverse?

Miiverse can be accessed at any time on Nintendo 3DS family systems or Wii U. Press the HOME Button to access the HOME Menu and click the Miiverse icon to open Miiverse. You can then browse communities, post comments and replies to others.

What Nintendo console sold the least?

Is Wii U better than Switch?

The Switch has greater portability than the Wii U, whose Game Pad needed to be in range of the console to play games on it. While this is true for the Switch, the buttons are smaller and closer together, which may not be the ideal setup for some hands.