Nintendo to End Support for 3DS and Wii U Consoles

by Annabelle Stephenson
in *DE, *TR, News, xBG, xCS, xDA
on 24 January 2024

Nintendo kończy wsparcie dla konsol 3DS i Wii U

Nintendo has announced on their support page that they will be closing the online services for two of their older consoles, the 3DS and Wii U, on April 8th. The eShop for both platforms will be discontinued on March 27th, and March 11th will be the last day to transfer funds from the Nintendo Network ID to a Nintendo account.

While online gaming is no longer possible on the 3DS and Wii U, these consoles will still function without any issues in offline mode. Nintendo assures users that features and gameplay modes that do not require online communication will still be accessible. The company also mentions that online services for Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter will continue to work after April 8th but may also be discontinued in the future.

The eShop for both consoles will be closed on March 27th at 5:00 PM Pacific time. After this date, it will no longer be possible to purchase anything from the store or download free content, such as game demos.

April 3rd is also an important date to remember. Starting from that day, it will no longer be possible to redeem download codes on the eShop for Wii U and 3DS.

However, the most crucial date to remember is March 11th at 10:00 PM Pacific time. Users must connect their wallets and transfer funds from the eShop to avoid losing them forever.

FAQ:

Question: What online services will be closed for the 3DS and Wii U consoles?
Answer: Nintendo will be closing online services for the 3DS and Wii U consoles.

Question: When will the eShop for 3DS and Wii U be closed?
Answer: The eShop for both consoles will be closed on March 27th at 5:00 PM Pacific time.

Question: Can I still play offline on the 3DS and Wii U consoles?
Answer: Yes, despite the closure of online services, these consoles will continue to function in offline mode.

Question: What will happen to features and gameplay modes that do not require online communication?
Answer: Nintendo assures that features and gameplay modes that do not require online communication will still be available.

Question: Will online services for Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter also be closed?
Answer: Online services for Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter will continue to work after April 8th but may be discontinued in the future.

Question: How long will I be able to redeem download codes on the eShop for Wii U and 3DS?
Answer: The last date to redeem download codes will be April 3rd.

Question: How long will I be able to transfer funds from the Nintendo Network ID to a Nintendo account?
Answer: The last date to transfer funds from the Nintendo Network ID to a Nintendo account is March 11th at 10:00 PM Pacific time.

Key Terms:

– eShop: Nintendo’s online store where users can purchase games, additional content, and other applications.
– Nintendo Network ID: An individual account that allows access to Nintendo’s online services, such as the eShop, user messaging, and friend list.
– Pokemon Bank: An online service for Pokémon games that enables storage and trading of Pokémon.
– Poke Transporter: An online service for Pokémon games that allows the transfer of Pokémon from older Pokémon games to newer ones.