The Wii U eShop close date and the 3DS eShop end date have both been confirmed.
We’ve known it was coming for a while, but we now have a date to plan for.
March 28th, 2023 is when the 3DS and Wii U eShops will close, meaning no more buying digital games or DLC for your last generation Nintendo consoles.
It’s not all bad news. Anything you’ve already bought will remain available to download, although that will no doubt end at some point.
And software updates will continue where applicable, so any necessary bug and other patching can take place. This is probably more likely to be for hardware devices than homebrew exploit mitigation, however.
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
