In April 2024, Nintendo will discontinue online services across its Wii U and 3DS consoles. While the eShops for both systems were shut down in March 2023, this will remove the online functionality of ...

While the Nintendo eShop is no longer accessible on the Wii U and 3DS, the two systems can still access online multiplayer features — at least until April 2024. Before it’s too late, consider clocking ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. We’re just days away from the shutdown of the eShop for two Nintendo ...

Last year, Nintendo closed the eShop on the Wii U and 3DS, ending the ability to digitally buy new games on the platforms. The company had previously stated its intention to fully cease online ...

Twelve Years after the doors of the 3DS and Wii U eShop opened, they are sadly closing for good. Nintendo has announced that on March 27th, 2023, it will no longer be possible to purchase games ...

On April 8 at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET, online play and communication functionality for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U will shut down. These online services include co-op, leaderboard rankings, and data distribution ...

After the closure of the Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts in March 2023, Nintendo is preparing to turn out the lights for online gaming on both systems. The platform holder has announced that online ...

The 3DS and Wii U eShops will close in 2023, and it's going to have a big impact on the used game market. Here's a sad thought: Nintendo doesn't care about game preservation. In fact, whether it's ...