Nintendo is shutting down online play on 3DS and Wii U in April 2024 | VGC
3 years ago by slimerancher to c/nintendo
“In early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software,” Nintendo said on its Support website.
“This also includes online co-operative play, internet rankings, and data distribution.”
“if an event occurs that would make it difficult to continue online services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software, we may have to discontinue services earlier than planned.”
As for Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank will still retain its online functionality (presumably since it’s still used by players and uses online connectivity as its central mechanic).
Edit: Official Announcement with Q&A: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/...
Follow the above guide exactly -- then download:
and also use
This will cover 100% of your bases. You'll be able to play anything and have a great experience. New 2DS XL highly recommended.
this is the positive technocratic gatekeeping.
I can confirm everything you posted, works like a charm and the 3ds is still a really nice gaming platform with a deep game library
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Ah so I can finally hack into my 3ds without feeling a little guilty. Anyone know some good guides to do this?
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