Can you still buy from 3DS eShop?

Can you still buy from 3DS eShop?

As of late March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Can you still buy stuff on the 3DS Nintendo eShop in 2021?

The Nintendo 3DS eShop Is Closing in 2023 After this time, you won’t be able to buy any 3DS games from the eShop. Your only way to legally obtain games will be through purchasing physical cartridges.

Does Nintendo still make 3DS’s?

Nintendo announced it was discontinuing production of the console in 2020, and the e-Shops for Wii U and 3DS will shut down in 2023. However, hard copies of 3DS games are available at most game stores and are still available digitally while the eShop is still open.

Why is the 3DS eShop closing?

WHY is this happening? Here’s Nintendo’s statement on the subject: “This is part of the natural lifecycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time. We are providing this notice more than a year in advance of the end of purchases so users will have plenty of time to prepare.”

Is Pokemon bank going to close?

Pokemon Bank Becoming Unavailable Nintendo announced that sometime in March 2023, the Nintendo 3DS eShop will be shut down alongside the Wii U storefront. This means when it closes, Pokemon Bank will no longer be available to download.

Will Pokémon Bank still work after 2023?

Nintendo announced that sometime in March 2023, the Nintendo 3DS eShop will be shut down alongside the Wii U storefront. This means when it closes, Pokemon Bank will no longer be available to download.

Will Pokebank shut down?

Why is Pokemon bank closing?

Pokémon Bank Will Be Free After Nintendo’s 3DS eShop Closes Thankfully, it has since been clarified that Pokémon Bank won’t be shutting down and that players can still access their Pokémon once Nintendo ends support of the 3DS eShop.

Why is Nintendo closing the eShop?

Officially, Nintendo’s FAQ on the eShop closures says “this is part of the natural life cycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time.” The answer doesn’t get into specifics and might confuse those still playing games on the system or fans of games only available on Wii U or 3DS.

  • October 28, 2022