Nintendo provides additional details on the 3DS and Wii U eShops ending purchases in 2023
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Nintendo had previously confirmed that they were ending purchases on the 3DS and Wii U eShops sometime in late March 2023. They’ve now provided additional details, citing March 27, 2023 as the day that purchases on these eShops will become unavailable.
They’ve also clarified that starting August 29, 2022, you’ll no longer be able to directly add funds to the Wii U and 3DS eShops. You will however be able to redeem download codes after this date, and if you’ve linked your Nintendo Network ID to your Nintendo Account, you’ll still be able to make purchases using shared funds added to your Nintendo Account. The final bit of news is that oddly enough, purchases of Fire Emblem Fates on the 3DS eShop will end one month earlier than the rest, on February 28, 2023. However DLC for the game, including the additional story paths accessible after Chapter 6, will still be available until March 27, 2023.
Here is some additional information from Nintendo:
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 10, 2022
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
We have another update on upcoming Nintendo maintenance as another period has been tacked on for later in the month. Additionally, future maintenance times for an eShop session have been updated.
The full lineup of current Nintendo maintenance is as follows:
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 3, 2022
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated its upcoming maintenance schedule with a new session. Later this month, the eShop will be impacted for a couple of hours. This applies to Switch, Wii U, and 3DS.
Here’s the full schedule as things currently stand:
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Capcom hosting Wii U and 3DS eShop sale, Zack & Wiki and more included
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
These days most gamers are focusing on Switch when it comes to Nintendo platforms, but Nintendo Everything reader TruExtent has tipped us off about an interesting Capcom eShop sale for the Wii U and 3DS eShops.
On the Wii U side of things, something we haven’t really seen before is Capcom slashing the prices of its Wii “Virtual Console” releases. As it turns out though, right now you can save big on titles such as Zack & Wiki. The typical games like Monster Hunter and Ace Attorney are on sale for 3DS as well.
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 5, 2022
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Original: Nintendo has provided an early notice about maintenance it’s planning for later in the month. Switch save data transfers will be impacted during the start of next week, with some lengthy eShop downtime to follow later in the month.
The full maintenance schedule as things stand now is as follows:
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Video: Kirby 64 Switch vs. Wii U vs. N64 graphics comparison
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards just debuted on Nintendo Switch Online, and we now have a look at how this version compares to the N64 original and Wii U Virtual Console release courtesy of GameXplain. Switch vs. N64 is shown first, followed by Switch vs. Wii U.
Like all Nintendo Switch Online classics, Kirby 64 now has the highest resolution possible. And while Wii U made things darker, the brightness is more true to the original on Switch.
Last chance to use credit cards on the 3DS and Wii U eShops
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
The time has almost come for major changes on the 3DS and Wii U eShops, as both stores will be ending support for credit cards in just a few days.
Back in February, Nintendo announced that it will be ending digital purchases on the two systems next March. As part of that, a few different steps are planned. The first step is that as of May 23, 2022, users will no longer be able to use a credit card to add funds to an account. Then on August 29, it will no longer be possible to use an eShop card to add funds. Download codes can still be redeemed until late March 2023.
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Video: Mario Golf Switch vs. Wii U vs. N64 graphics comparison
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Mario Golf debuted on Nintendo Switch Online today, and GameXplain has now put together a graphics comparison that includes Wii U and N64. We first get to see how things stack up between Switch and N64 before moving over to Switch and Wii U.
It’s clear that Mario Golf produces the clearest image on Switch. For one thing, the resolution the highest. The action was also much darker for the Wii U Virtual Console release, which has been fixed this time around.
[Let’s Talk] Your top Wii U and 3DS eShop picks
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Let's Talk, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
One of the big pieces of Nintendo news this week concerns the eShop, as in one way, the digital store will be ending on both Wii U and 3DS. Starting in late March 2023, it will be closing down for business on these platforms. New purchases will no longer be possible.
Many Wii U and 3DS games have made their way over to Switch, but a ton have also stayed behind. That means a lot of hidden gems will be left behind without a way for new players to get their hands on them once March 2023 rolls by.
With that in mind, we want to hear about some of your top picks that you’d suggest Wii U and 3DS owners should pick up. Are there any particular games you feel flew under the radar? Let us know in the comments below.
Nintendo ending Wii U and 3DS eShop purchases in late March 2023
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced that it will be putting an end to eShop purchases for Wii U and 3DS in late March 2023. It goes without saying, but Switch is not impacted at all by the move.
On May 23, 2022, users will no longer be able to use a credit card to add funds to an eShop account on Wii U and 3DS. Then on August 29, they won’t be able to use an eShop card to add funds. Redeeming download codes will still be possible until late March 2023.
Here’s some additional information from Nintendo:
