Nintendo’s handheld console N3DS and the previous generation game console Wii U have spent a lot of time with many players after they were launched in 2011 and 2012. The N3DS series of handheld consoles were produced from 2011 to 2020, and the Wii U was launched in 2011. Production ceased in 2017. However, after the discontinuation of production, Nintendo continued to provide online service support for these two old consoles. However, according to Nintendo’s latest official announcement, N3DS and Wii U will terminate online play functions and services starting from April 8 this year. Let these two old consoles officially enter history.
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Yesterday (24th), Nintendo of America issued an announcement, indicating that Nintendo will terminate the online functions of two old consoles, WiiU and N3DS, and will officially make these two discontinued consoles into history. However, Nintendo officials also specifically stated that players can still continue to use these two old consoles for game modes or services that do not require connectivity, and players can also freely download software they already own on the Nintendo eShop. and game update files, so that players with these two old consoles will not be completely unable to play.
Update: as of 4/8, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.
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— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 24, 2024
In addition, since the Nintendo eShop has officially ceased service on the 3DS handheld console and Wii U console, players will only be able to play games they already own on the old console in the future and do not require network capabilities.
