Why don t they make 3DS anymore?

The Switch is their main focus right now, no surprise, and so they decided to shift their 3DS marketing solely to their 2DS

2DS

The Nintendo 2DS is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo. Announced in August 2013, the device was released in North America, Europe and Australia on October 12, 2013.

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line of systems because they're an affordable entry point - more affordable to produce for Nintendo than the 3D-capable systems, and more affordable for late adopters to buy.

Why did the 3DS get 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.

Is Nintendo discontinuing the 3DS?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. Nintendo Network services remain active in most regions; the Nintendo eShop officially shut down on March 27, 2023. The option to add credits for the 3DS has been removed as of late August 2022.

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.

Why is Nintendo killing the 3DS?

Nintendo discontinued the production of the New 3DS and N3DS XL systems because they came out with the New 2DS XL.

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Why can t the Switch play 3DS games?

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.

Can I still buy games on 3DS eShop?

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.

How long will the 3DS be supported?

Sadly, the success of the Nintendo Switch meant that era of the 3DS has finally come to an end, with both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop closed on the 27th of March 2023. With this closure, many brilliant games have become unaffordable or even completely unobtainable.

How long does a 3DS 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.

Why was 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.

What does 3ds stand for?

The term 3DS stands for 3 Domain Server.

Are DS still being sold?

So it's with some shock that you may have not realized that Nintendo has not only ended production on all DS handhelds in 2020 and the entire line is now inaccessible in its original form, and there are no new copies left at major retailers.

When did 3DS shut down?

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.

Is Wii discontinued?

2011–2017: Successor and discontinuation

Nintendo announced the successor to the Wii, the Wii U, at E3 2011. Nintendo had recognized that the Wii had generally been shunned by the core gaming audience as it was perceived more as a casual gaming experience.

Can you still download 3DS games?

Digital storefronts shutting down is nothing new; we previously saw it happen with Nintendo's Wii Shop, which still allows you to download and play your purchased games, but does not allow you to buy any new ones. That will also be true for the 3DS and Wii U eShops as of this Monday, March 27, 2023.

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".

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.

How to buy games on 3DS 2023?

As of now, you have two options for adding funds to purchase eShop games for 3DS and Wii U. One is through My Nintendo Store, the Nintendo website where you can redeem an eShop gift card to put funds on your account, or purchase the exact game that you want with said funds, or with a credit card.

Is the DS coming back?

Back. A Nintendo DS classic is returning 14 years after its release, courtesy of a remaster releasing this fall via Nintendo Switch consoles and PC.

Can you hook up 3DS to TV?

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

Why can't the 3DS play Gameboy games?

The short answer is that the Nintendo 3DS' hardware isn't engineered to play Game Boy Advance games. As a result, the few GBA games available to Ambassadors aren't emulated, they're simulated. The Nintendo DS has two CPUs: one for processing 3D graphics and one for processing 2D graphics.