For those who are still holding on to their previous-gen Nintendo consoles including the 3DS and Wii U, expect that the online play will no longer work, as reports claim that the company has shut it ...

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Soon, all online services for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS will come to an end. Since the early 2000s, the gaming industry has become increasingly connected to the internet. Things like the PS2 were ...

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We knew it was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier to say goodbye. Nintendo shut down the online servers for both the Wii U and 3DS today. This means the end of online multiplayer gaming for ...

The end of an era is right around the corner. On April 8, online services for both the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U consoles will be discontinued for good. Online play, including PvP matches, co-op play, ...

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After more than a decade since the Wii U and 3DS release, Nintendo is now moving forward with its shutdown of the online servers for these previous generation consoles starting today, April 8. This ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Nintendo has announced that in early April 2024, online play, functionality, and communication will be shut down for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software.