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Nintendo will discontinue online services for 3DS and Wii U software in early April 2024, the company announced. A specific date will be announced at a later time. Online services includes online ...

The company originally said online access would continue until April 2024. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more ...

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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 ...

What 3DS and Wii U Services Will Still be Available? While players will not be able to enjoy most online services on either system, there are some notable exceptions. As previously announced, the ...

The declines of the 3DS and Wii U have been on their way for a long time now with things like social features and payment options being retired over time, so this next step was an expected one even if ...

Something to look forward to: Nintendo shut down its free online network, Nintendo Network, on April 9, permanently disconnecting Wii U and 3DS consoles from online services. While the company's ...

Nintendo has announced that it will be shutting down online services for 3DS and Wii U in early April 2024. This includes data distribution, internet rankings, online play, and other functionality ...

Thank you very much for supporting our products. At 4:00 p.m. PT on April 8, 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end for Nintendo 3DS* and Wii U software.