How long will the Wii U eShop last?

In late March 2023 we'll wave a tearful goodbye to the Wii U and 3DS eShop, stores with some wonderful exclusives and excellent ports. It's certainly disappointing that they're closing, and we'll all need to get our downloads and purchases in order before they're gone forever.

Is the Wii U eShop still open 2021?

Nintendo eShop Closure Guide. It's been over a decade (or nearly a decade in Wii U's case), but it's finally happening: Nintendo is closing down the Wii U and 3DS eShops, meaning that soon you will no longer be able to buy digital games on either platform.

Is the Wii U eShop still open 2022?

Last February, Nintendo announced that it would be shutting down the eShop supporting the 3DS and Wii U consoles as of March 2023, but the closure would actually be rolled out in stages.

Can you still download Wii U games?

Even after late March 2023, and for the foreseeable future, it will still be possible to redownload games and DLC, receive software updates and enjoy online play on Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. We thank you for supporting Nintendo eShop on Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Why is Nintendo eShop shutting down?

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.

The END Is Officially Here! Nintendo Wii U

Will the Wii U eShop close?

In late March 2023 we'll wave a tearful goodbye to the Wii U and 3DS eShop, stores with some wonderful exclusives and excellent ports. It's certainly disappointing that they're closing, and we'll all need to get our downloads and purchases in order before they're gone forever.

Is Wii U Online still supported?

For the time being, the 3DS and Wii U are only facing an eShop closure, not a server shutdown. In other words, you won't be able to buy anything new, but you'll still be able to redownload or update games you've already purchased and/or play them online after March 2023.

Will the switch eShop close?

Nintendo will close the online stores for its Wii U console and Nintendo 3DS handheld in “late March 2023,” the company announced Tuesday. After those stores, called the Nintendo eShop, shut down, it will no longer be possible to make digital purchases for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Is the DS eShop still open?

No. Now that the Nintendo DSi Shop has closed, this is no longer possible; however, most DSiWare is available to purchase through the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems.

What to get on the eShop before it closes?

Does 3DS have eShop?

The Nintendo eShop lets you use your 3DS to buy games and apps online from the downloadable DSiWare library.

What was the last 3DS game?

Released in Europe a month earlier, as of the writing of this list, the North American release of Flying Axe is the last game to have been released for the Nintendo 3DS.

Is Virtual Console shutting down?

It's disappointing to know that we're not gaining more ways to play games legally as time goes on. Instead, Nintendo's decision to shut down the Virtual Console means almost 1,000 games no longer exist. That said, you can still emulate them if that's something you wish to do.

What was the last game on the Wii U?

Back in November, we thought Captain U would be the last Wii U game released on the system. But, thanks to Markanime, that's not the case. Pad of Time is a 2.5D platformer inspired by N64 classics that lets you travel between the past, present, and future of every single level. We hear you, Sonic CD fans!

What was the last PS1 game?

1 Strider Hiryu - October 24, 2006

On October 24, 2006, however, Capcom released the game on the PS1 7 months after Sony officially stopped shipments and support for the console. This makes it officially the last game to ever come out for the PS1.

What was the last GameCube game?

The last title released for the GameCube was Madden NFL 08 (which was also released for the Wii and DS) on August 14, 2007, though first-party development ended six months earlier.

What was the last game on ps2?

New games for the console continued to be made until the end of 2013, including Final Fantasy XI: Seekers of Adoulin for Japan, and FIFA 14 for North America. The last game to be released on the PlayStation 2 is Pro Evolution Soccer 2014, which was released in the United Kingdom on 8 November 2013.

Is the Wii shop still open?

Nintendo stopped allowing you to purchase games from the DSi and Wii stores years ago, but the shop channels still allow you to redownload previously purchased games.

Can you still buy DLC on Wii U?

The company isn't shutting things down entirely for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. “Even after late March 2023, and for the foreseeable future, it will still be possible to redownload games and DLC, receive software updates and enjoy online play on Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems,” Nintendo says.

Is the 2DS XL eShop still open?

Those limited Nintendo eShops have closed as of July 31, 2020 JST and users in the affected regions will no longer be able to access them to redeem a download code, redownload software or update software. Also, any software that requires the limited Nintendo eShops to operate may cease to function.

Is the DS Dead?

Nintendo 3DS, 2011-2020: Its strange life, quiet death, and the potential end of a mobile gaming dynasty. Nintendo confirmed this week that it has discontinued production on all current models of the 3DS family of portable gaming systems, which ends the platform's life cycle after nine years.

Will Game Boy games come to Switch?

GBA Games will be arriving in the Nintendo Switch Online service, reports say, joining the NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, and the Nintendo 64.

Will Pokemon bank shut down?

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.

Is 3DS still supported?

Nintendo has announced that support for the 3DS and Wii U eShops will end in 2023, though online functionality will remain for the foreseeable future. Support for the 3DS and Wii U eShops will end in 2023, Nintendo has announced, preventing people from adding currency to their accounts and purchasing new games.