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Nintendo Switching Off 3DS And Wii U Online Services April 8

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U will no longer support online play after April 8

The discontinuation of online services for these devices raises concerns about gaming preservation [ more ]

Engadget

Nintendo's online servers for Wii U and 3DS shut down today

Nintendo shuts down online servers for Wii U and 3DS, ending multiplayer gaming.

3DS succeeds despite lukewarm reception; Wii U considered a misstep for Nintendo. [ more ]

The Verge

A farewell to Wii U and Nintendo 3DS online services

Closure of online services for Wii U and 3DS after more than a decade.

Positive memories and experiences of playing online games on Wii U and 3DS. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Today is the day Nintendo officially kills off 3DS and Wii U Online services

Nintendo shutting down online services for Wii U and 3DS on April 8, 2024.

Players can still use Wii U and 3DS offline after online services end. [ more ]

Kotaku

This Weekend Is Your Last Chance To Play 3DS And Wii U Games Online

Nintendo is discontinuing online services for 3DS and Wii U on April 8 after 13 years of operation.

The decision to shut down the services was not explicitly explained and might be due to diminishing usage and focus on future projects. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Web design

Early mockups reignite debate over Nintendo Switch UI design

The appearance of early mockups of the Nintendo Switch UI design has reignited the debate among fans.

The mockups show a busier menu design with more options for customization and familiar icons from the Wii U and 3DS consoles. [ more ]

VG247

Digital life

Still playing Wii U CoD online? Nintendo has ruined your day, but you can get in nearly 9000 more matches

Nintendo has announced the official date for shutting down online services for the 3DS and Wii U, which is April 8, 2024.

Certain features like Pokemon Bank will still be usable after the shutdown, but unused Nintendo eShop balance must be transferred by March 12. [ more ]

GameSpot

This Is Is The Last Week Your 3DS And Wii U Games Will Work Online

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U online play shutting down on April 8, 2024

Certain exceptions like Pokemon Bank will remain online indefinitely [ more ]

Engadget

Nintendo will shut down most Wii U and 3DS online services by April 8

Online services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U will end on April 8, 2024.

Single-player games and modes will still be available. [ more ]

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Polygon

7 months ago

Nintendo will turn off all online play for 3DS and Wii U on April 8

Nintendo will discontinue online services for the 3DS and Wii U on April 8, 2024.

All forms of online connectivity, including multiplayer and leaderboards, will cease. [ more ]

VG247

It might have been a bad console, but I'm still sad the Wii U is dying today

The Wii U's online services are shutting down, marking the end of an era for the console.

The Wii U's demise represents a shift in Nintendo's approach, signaling a move towards a more mainstream video game corporation. [ more ]

Polygon

The Wii U walked so the Nintendo Switch could run

The Wii U eShop was shut down in March 2023, and the console's online functionality ceased on April 8, 2023.

The Wii U, seen initially as a failure, was a necessary step towards the development of the successful Nintendo Switch, with the tablet feature being a key precursor. [ more ]

Polygon

The Wii U's failure forced Nintendo to look elsewhere - into mobile

Nintendo ventured into mobile game development due to Wii U failure.

Nintendo aims to create unique mobile games rather than replicating console games. [ more ]

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