Nintendo to end purchases on Nintendo 3DS eShop and Wii U eShop in March 2023 in North America

Via social media, Nintendo announced this evening the discontinuation of the 3DS and Wii U eShop in late March 2023.

This discontinuation will not allow users to purchase titles nor to download demos.

However, users will still be able to re-download purchased games and DLC, download software updates and continue playing online.

After late March 2023, users won’t be able to purchase the following:

• On Nintendo 3DS, this includes paid content, plays and passes in software such as StreetPass Mii Plaza, Theme Shop, Nintendo Badge Arcade and Pokémon Bank. Only a few free themes from the Theme Shop will be available.
• On Wii U, this includes passes in software such as Wii Sports Club.

Other things users won’t be able to do are: download free-to-start software, redeem downloadable codes, and add funds via both devices to their eShop balance.

The discontinuation will take place in phases.

• As of May 23, 2022, it will no longer be possible to use a credit card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
• As of August 29, 2022, it will no longer be possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. However, it will still be possible to redeem download codes until late March 2023.

My Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Memories page is already available. It gives statistics such as total play time, total titles played, most-played titles, favorite genres, and most memorable game. Fans can download images to share them on social media.

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

More info: https://t.co/uGoxCcDZ70

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 16, 2022

We thank you for supporting Nintendo eShop on Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Additionally, you may also look back on your time with them via various play statistics: https://t.co/YCkkVFaQ7i

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 16, 2022

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