Our favorite 3DS/Wii U Memories, LEGO 2K Drive, and more | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 048
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, Podcast, Switch, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
It’s finally happened: the 3DS and Wii U eShops are no more. While this has been a bummer for many of us, in this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, we’re looking back on some of our favorite memories from Nintendo’s last-gen systems, reflecting on the games that impacted us the most, and sharing our thoughts on how these amazing systems will be remembered in the future. We’ll also dive into some of the big games announced or released over the past few weeks, including LEGO 2K Drive, Bayonetta Origins, and much more!
Nintendo extends deadline for redeeming 3DS and Wii U eShop codes
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
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 redeem codes on both stores following a deadline extension.
This feature was originally intended to end alongside the normal shutdown time of the stores. However, due to a mistake, Nintendo actually ended things a few hours early. Some users who were looking to redeem some last-minute codes were unable to do so, and were obviously unhappy about the situation.
3DS and Wii U eShops have officially closed
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
That’s officially a wrap on the 3DS and Wii U eShops – both stores are now closed for business. The two shops have been updated so that purchasing content is no longer possible. Also, if you were hoping to download free content like demos, you’ll be out of luck as well.
When Nintendo announced the closure of the 3DS and Wii U eShops, the company merely stated: “This is part of the natural lifecycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time.” It did not provide any other explanations about the decision to end purchases and free downloads.
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – March 26, 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule for the coming week, and a couple of sessions are currently planned. Downtime will actually begin starting today.
The full maintenance schedule for the week of March 26, 2023 is as follows:
[Let’s Talk] Your final 3DS and Wii U eShop purchases
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Let's Talk, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
The big day of the 3DS and Wii U eShop closure is almost upon us, with Nintendo turning off purchases on March 27. Some owners of the two systems have been rushing to make some last-minute purchases. Many retailers are no longer carrying 3DS and Wii U games, and both platforms have their lineup of digital exclusives.
Have you been making any last-minute purchases on either system? Let us know in the comments below.
Nintendo maintenance schedule – March 12, 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated its upcoming maintenance schedule, and a bunch of periods are lined up for the next couple of days. All of the company’s systems will be impacted.
The full maintenance schedule for the week of March 12, 2023 is as follows:
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Last chance to buy games on the Wii U / 3DS eShops
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
We’re officially in March, which means we’re a step closer to the end of the Wii U and 3DS eShops. This is your last opportunity to purchase content from both stores.
Some folks may actually already be locked out of making a purchase. Back in August, Nintendo made it so users could no longer use an eShop card to add funds to an account on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. Credit card support ended even earlier, as that was cut off last May.
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Nintendo ending consolidation of account services in March 2024
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo have issued a reminder that services for the Nintendo eShop for Wii U and 3DS will end next month, which they announced this time last year. They have further clarified that the consolidation service, which allows users to merge their unused Nintendo eShop balance on those two systems with their Nintendo Account and thereby spend that balance on the Switch eShop, will end in March 2024.
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – February 12, 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Switch, Switch eShop, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo’s upcoming maintenance schedule has been updated for the week of February 12, 2023. A few sessions are planned, but everything should wrap up in just a couple of days.
The current maintenance schedule is as follows:
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Video: Wave Race 64 Switch vs Wii U vs N64 graphics comparison
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicolas in Switch, Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Wave Race 64 has just released for Nintendo Switch Online, and we can now take a look at how this version of the game compares visually to past iterations. In this Gamexplain video, the Switch version is first compared to the N64 original, before then being compared to the more modern Wii U version.
As is expected, the Switch version is certainly an improvement over the more jagged N64 original, and since Wii U ports of N64 games tended to make things a little darker, the Switch brightens it up in comparison to be truer to its initial release.
Here is some more information about Wave Race 64:
