Nintendo recently announced they will be shutting down online services for the 3ds. Is this going to affect homebrew?

3 years ago by JusticeForPorygon to c/3dshacks

Sorry if it's a common question I can't afford a 3ds right now but I want to have one in the future.

Drusenija 7 points 3 years ago

I saw someone ask about this the other day. There's some work on a project called Pretendo that's designed to work as an open source replacement for the 3DS and Wii U online services. It's not fully up and running yet but you can see where they're currently at on the site.

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Darkpepito_tux 6 points 3 years ago

Only games uses Nintendo servers, and, as other comments says, Pretendo will replace them. If you're talking about homebrew apps themeselves, they will not be affected.

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kuneho 5 points 3 years ago

It means all online Nintendo service will be unavailable for the 3DS and the Wii U.

So, the eShop and online game servers will shut down. You won't be able to purchase any game digitally, and online multiplayer in games will not work. Neither DownloadPlay, probably, but I'm maybe wrong there.

Homebrew, fortunatelly is not provided through any of these channels and they are not dependent on any online Nintendo service.

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porotoman99 2 points 3 years ago

The eShop already shut down a few months ago though.

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kuneho 1 point 3 years ago

oh, you are right, forgot about that

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cm0002 2 points 3 years ago