Nintendo is reportedly shutting down online play for Wii U and 3DS consoles months ahead of schedule
Nintendo is reportedly shutting down online play for Wii U and 3DS consoles months ahead of schedule
Nintendo has shut down the Wii U and 3DS' online play, leaving fans without access to online gameplay. Users encountered error codes while trying to access online play, suggesting the 'beginning of the end' for these consoles. Nintendo had previously announced the plan to shut down the servers in 2024. Earlier this year, the eShop for these devices was also shut down, preventing users from buying and downloading digital games. Nintendo continues to offer online gaming for its current console, the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo has shut down the Wii U and 3DS' online play, leaving fans without access to online gameplay. Users encountered error codes while trying to access online play, suggesting the 'beginning of the end' for these consoles. Nintendo had previously announced the plan to shut down the servers in 2024. Earlier this year, the eShop for these devices was also shut down, preventing users from buying and downloading digital games. Nintendo continues to offer online gaming for its current console, the Nintendo Switch.
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Nintendo has shut down the Wii U and 3DS' online play, leaving fans without access to online gameplay. Users encountered error codes while trying to access online play, suggesting the 'beginning of the end' for these consoles. Nintendo had previously announced the plan to shut down the servers in 2024. Earlier this year, the eShop for these devices was also shut down, preventing users from buying and downloading digital games. Nintendo continues to offer online gaming for its current console, the Nintendo Switch. 
