Nintendo Ends Repair Support For Another Handheld System

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Nintendo Ends Repair Support For Another Handheld System

Key Takeaways

  • Nintendo discontinues repairs for New Nintendo 3DS, impacting owners of that specific model.
  • Support for Nintendo 2DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL remains unaffected by the recent change.
  • Closure of 3DS online services and eShop highlights the shift towards the highly successful Nintendo Switch.

As a gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia as Nintendo discontinues repairs for the New Nintendo 3DS. This handheld was my trusty companion during countless commutes and sleepless nights, introducing me to a whole new world of gaming on-the-go. The news brings back memories of long queues at the local game store for the latest 3DS releases, the thrill of trading Pokémon with friends, and the endless hours spent in the world of Super Mario 3D Land.

Nintendo has shared with the public that they can’t fix damaged Nintendo 3DS devices anymore. This announcement was made about ten years since Nintendo introduced this handheld device and its bigger version, the New Nintendo 3DS XL, to the North American market.

Back in February, before Nintendo stopped providing repair services for the Wii U, they made it known that they would only be able to fix the Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, and New Nintendo 3DS XL as long as they had the necessary parts for these systems. Now, in the present day, Nintendo has announced that they have run out of spare parts for one of these consoles, effectively ending support for it regardless of how many people continue to use it.

Starting August 28th, Nintendo will no longer provide repair services for the New Nintendo 3DS model KTR-001, according to their official Twitter customer support. Fortunately, this update does not apply to the Nintendo 2DS (FTR-001) and the New Nintendo 3DS XL (RED-001). The New Nintendo 3DS XL is highly regarded as one of the top models in Nintendo’s 3DS series by many.

New Nintendo 3DS Loses Official Repair Support

3DS devices from Nintendo stopped providing online services in April, ending official support for multiplayer modes, internet rankings, and data exchange. Approximately a year before that, Nintendo closed down the 3DS eShop, preventing users from purchasing or downloading digital content on these handheld consoles. It is estimated that around 600 games initially only available digitally were accessible to players in western regions.

The just-completed Nintendo Museum located in Uji, Kyoto, slated to open on October 2, is anticipated to showcase an exhibit centering around the 3DS series. Preliminary images suggest that a large sculpture resembling the 3DS console has been erected at the venue.

In 2017, the final model in the 3DS series, New Nintendo 2DS XL, debuted alongside the initial launch of the Nintendo Switch. Since then, the Switch has soared to become one of the most successful video game consoles ever made, shipping over 143 million units by June. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has hinted that a reveal for the Switch’s successor – often referred to as the Switch 2 – will happen before the current fiscal year concludes on March 31, 2025.

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2024-08-29 20:03