Nintendo 3DS News

23rd May, 2023 • nintendolife.com

3DS System Update 11.17.0-50 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Ultra stable. Nintendo has issued a surprise update for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

23rd May, 2023 • nintendoeverything.com

3DS update out now (version 11.17.0-50), patch notes

Surprise: a new 3DS system update has just been made available �" specifically version 11.17.0-50.

6th Apr, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Offering Refunds On Wii U And 3DS eShop Credit In Japan

No plans to offer in the west so far. Nintendo is offering to reimburse players who don't wish to transfer their Wii U and/or 3DS eShop credit to...

4th Apr, 2023 • nintendolife.com

PSA: 3DS And Wii U eShop Download Codes Can No Longer Be Redeemed

"Thank you for playing". Last week, after ending 3DS and Wii U eShop sales, Nintendo announced it would be extending the period to redeem a code t...

2nd Apr, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Video: Is 3DS StreetPass Dead?

Zion investigates. The start of this week saw the closure of the 3DS and Wii U eShops, a sad time for all of us, many of whom spent last weekend f...

1st Apr, 2023 • nintendolife.com

More Indie Developers Are Giving Away Free eShop Codes For Wii U & 3DS

Update: WayForward joins in on the fun. Update : Mighty Switch Force

1st Apr, 2023 • nintendoeverything.com

3DS eShop charts – March 31, 2023

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows: Software 1.

30th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

SteamWorld Series Creator Admits 3DS eShop Closure Is A Little Bit "Upsetting"

A DSiWare classic is gone. It seems Nintendo's closure of the 3DS eShop has been just as upsetting for game developers and publishers. Speaking t...

29th Mar, 2023 • videogameschronicle.com

Nintendo has extended the deadline to redeem Wii U and 3DS eShop game codes

Players now have until next week to round up their remaining codes

29th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Limited Run Teases One Last Physical Release For Nintendo 3DS

"Days like that remind us why we do what we do". It's the end of a generation, with Nintendo yesterday calling time on the 3DS and Wii U eShops.

29th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Extends Code Redemption Deadline For Wii U & 3DS eShops

You've now got until April. The global shutdown of the 3DS and Wii U eShops was technically yesterday, but it seems Nintendo has thrown a lifeline...

28th Mar, 2023 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo extends deadline for redeeming 3DS and Wii U eShop codes

The 3DS and Wii U eShops are no longer allowing purchases or downloads of free items like demos, but it turns out that you can actually still redee...

28th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Random: Fan Art For The Closed 3DS & Wii U eShops Is A Thing, And It's Lovely

Tributes flood the socials. Unless you've been living off the gaming grid for the past few days/weeks /months, you'll no doubt already know that t...

28th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Two 3DS HOME Themes Are Now Free To Download (North America)

Stars, dots & stripes. If you happen to be located in North America, there's apparently a small eShop goodbye gift from Nintendo in the form of "f...

28th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

The 3DS & Wii U eShops Have Officially Closed, Purchases "No Longer Possible"

You can still download your existing library, but that's about it. Today officially marks the end of the 3DS and Wii U eShops.

28th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

PSA: Pokémon Bank Is Now "Free To Use" On Nintendo 3DS

Update: Poké Transporter issues resolved. Update #2: Read the full article on nintendolife.com

28th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Badge Arcade 3DS Service Ends 'Daily Free Plays'

"Farewell, Arcade Bunny". We've got some news you probably didn't want to hear about the 3DS service Nintendo Badge Arcade

28th Mar, 2023 • nintendoeverything.com

3DS and Wii U eShops have officially closed

That’s officially a wrap on the 3DS and Wii U eShops �" both stores are now closed for business.

27th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Poll: How Many 3DS Consoles Have You Owned?

1DS, 2DS, 3DS, more? Call us nostalgic, but the closure of the 3DS eShop

27th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Countdown: Here's A Recap Of Every 3DS & Wii U eShop Game We've Highlighted In The Last Month

And now, the end is near. For the month of March, we've been looking back daily and highlighting a 3DS or Wii U eShop game in our eShop Countdown...

27th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Guide: Best Deals And Cheapest Games In The 3DS & Wii U eShop Sales

Update: The Final Day. It’s the final countdown �" the Wii U and 3DS eShops are closing for new p...

27th Mar, 2023 • videogameschronicle.com

Here’s the exact time the Wii U and 3DS eShops close down today

It will no longer be possible to buy digital games on either store once they close

27th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Guide: When Does The 3DS And Wii U eShop Close? Nintendo eShop Closure Guide

Update: Today's the day. The Wii U and 3DS eShops are closing today, Monday 27th March. The North American stores will be closing at 5:00 PM PT /...

27th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Guide: 39 Best 3DS eShop Games You Should Get Before They're Gone Forever

3DS eShop-only titles worth picking up pronto. It’s the final countdown �" the 3DS eShop is closi...

26th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - escapeVektor

#31 - Trace and survive. For the month before the 3DS and Wii U eShops close for new purchases on 27th March, each day we're going to highlight a...

24th Mar, 2023 • eurogamer.net

PSA: Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS eShop stores will close on Monday

UPDATE 27/03/23: Here are the times when the Wii U and 3DS eShop stores will close: Last chance to snap up those exclusives! ORIGINAL STORY 24/0...

24th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - Dragon Quest Wars

#29 - Dragon War-rior. For the month before the 3DS and Wii U eShops close for new purchases on 27th March, each day we're going to highlight a...

24th Mar, 2023 • nintendoeverything.com

20 3DS JRPGs to grab before the eShop closes

With only a few days remaining before the day the eShop closes its doors on the 3DS, I wanted to make a video to help folks make a choice on what t...

23rd Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - Attack Of The Friday Monsters!

#28 - Hold up, it's Thursday. For the month before the 3DS and Wii U eShops close for new purchases on 27th March, each day we're going to highlig...

23rd Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Community: We're Hosting A 3DS StreetPass Gathering At PAX East 2023, Come Join Us

A StreetPAX party! If you're heading to Boston for PAX East this weekend, you might want to grab your 3DS, 2DS, New 3DS XL �" whatever, just gr...

23rd Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon Games Continue To Dominate 3DS Charts Ahead Of eShop Shut Down

Catch all the Game Boy classics while you still can. Time is running out for the 3DS and Wii U eShops with the shut down taking place next week on...

22nd Mar, 2023 • nintendoeverything.com

3DS eShop charts – March 22, 2023

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows: Software 1.

22nd Mar, 2023 • videogameschronicle.com

These are the 1,000 digital-only 3DS and Wii U games disappearing next week

Many titles will disappear for good, as will the Virtual Console service

22nd Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - Aura-Aura Climber

#27 - You're a star. For the month before the 3DS and Wii U eShops close for new purchases on 27th March, each day we're going to highlight a spec...

22nd Mar, 2023 • videogameschronicle.com

9 Wii U and 3DS games you need to buy before next week’s store closure

Ony a few days remain before digital exclusives disappear forever on the systems

21st Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - Butterfly: Inchworm Animation II / KORG M01D

#26 - Toolin' around. For the month before the 3DS and Wii U eShops close for new purchases on 27th March, each day we're going to highlight a spe...

21st Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Video: Everything To Do Before The 3DS And Wii U eShops Shut Down

The end is nigh. Are you starting to panic about the impending closure of the 3DS and Wii U eShops? Do you find yourself wondering which last-minu...

21st Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Random: Disney Animator Creates Stunning 30-Second Short Using 3DS eShop Apps

Toadally amazing tribute. As you're probably already aware �" you certainly should be if you're a regular around these parts! �" the 3DS and Wii...

20th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

PSA: You Only Have One Week To Purchase 3DS And Wii U eShop Games

Can we panic yet? March 27th, 2023.

20th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - BOXBOY! Trilogy

#25 - BUYBOXBOY! For the month before the 3DS and Wii U eShops close for new purchases on 27th March, each day we're going to highlight a specific...

19th Mar, 2023 • videogameschronicle.com

Player buys every single Wii U and 3DS eshop game ahead of store closure

The entire project cost over $22,791

19th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Random: YouTuber Spends Nearly $23K Buying Every 3DS & Wii U eShop Game

Jirard Khalil completes his preservation mission. The 3DS and Wii U eShop services are shutting down at the end of this month and that means you'v...

18th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - Nintendo Pocket Football Club

#23 - Don't be a benchwarmer. For the month before the 3DS and Wii U eShops close for new purchases on 27th March, each day we're going to highlig...

18th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon Game Boy Titles Dominate 3DS eShop Charts Ahead Of Service Closure

Get 'em while you can. We're now nearing the end of the month and that means we're getting closer to the end of the 3DS and Wii U eShop service.

17th Mar, 2023 • nintendoeverything.com

3DS eShop charts – March 17, 2023

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows: Software 1.

17th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - Flipnote Studio 3D

#22 - Flipping amazing. For the month before the 3DS and Wii U eShops close for new purchases on 27th March, each day we're going to highlight a...

16th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - 3D Out Run

#21 - Passing breeze. For the month before the 3DS and Wii U eShops close for new purchases on 27th March, each day we're going to highlight a spe...

15th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - Pushmo / Pullblox

#20 - Push or Pull? For the month before the 3DS and Wii U eShops close for new purchases on 27th March, each day we're going to highlight a speci...

15th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Reminder: Catch All The Pokémon Games On 3DS & Wii U Before The eShop Closure

Gotta purchase 'em all. The 3DS and Wii U eShop services are closing down at the end of this month on 27th March, and while all sorts of games and...

14th Mar, 2023 • nintendolife.com

Capcom Reminds Monster Hunter Fans To Grab 3DS & Wii U Entries Before eShop Closure

"These games will no longer be available". We're getting closer each day to the shutdown of the 3DS and Wii U eShop services.