On March 27, the Nintendo eShop store will close. If you want to download one last dematerialized game on your console, it’s now or never.
The closure of the Nintendo eShop for the 3DS and Wii U reminds us of one thing: digital titles, as convenient as they are, do not really belong to their users. 12 years after the launch of the 3DS and 11 years after that of the Wii U, Nintendo is preparing to turn a page in its history by permanently closing the application store for its two consoles on March 27. This means that you have to go quickly if you want to stock up on new products before closing.
We can still download games… if we already have them
What will Nintendo eShop on 3DS and Wii U look like after March 27? On its site, Nintendo explains that it will be possible for its users to “ re-download content they own “, of “download existing software updates” And “download some free themes” on 3DS. The Japanese clarifies that these exceptions are only valid “for some time”, which is interpreted as a way of not panicking those who miss the famous deadline. Eventually, the servers should be completely unplugged, which will completely bury the virtual store of the 3DS and Wii U.
All other functions will be disconnected on March 27. Buying new games, downloading demo versions, obtaining paid or free extensions, supplying your account with codes… The Nintendo eShop will lose almost all of its functions. Nintendo specifies that if you have credit left on its store, you can transfer it to the Nintendo account of a Switch.
What if you still have a 3DS or Wii U after March 27? Several channels, such as Micromania or Amazon, still offer games in physical version. The 3DS and Wii U are not yet remnants, but their end is closer than ever.
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