Can you still download from eShop?

As of 27 March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases on Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. It will also no longer be possible to download free content, including game demos.
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Can you still download games from the eShop?

Notice of End of Purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS – Update January 2024. As of 27 March 2023, it is no longer possible to make purchases on Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.
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Can I still download purchased games after eShop closes?

For the foreseeable future, it will still be possible to redownload games and DLC and receive software updates on Wii U consoles and Nintendo 3DS systems. However, it is not possible to redownload demo versions after the end of purchases on 27 March 2023, even if you have downloaded a demo version of a game before.
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How to download from Nintendo eShop?

Complete these steps
  1. Link a Nintendo Account to your Nintendo Switch console.
  2. Access the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console and select your Nintendo Account. ...
  3. Purchase games and/or add funds in the Nintendo eShop. ...
  4. Download and start playing the games you have purchased.
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Can I redownload games from Nintendo eShop?

Open the Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the game. Select the icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Highlight Redownload on the left side of the screen. A list of titles you've purchased will appear.
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How to Redownload DELETED Nintendo Switch games

How do I download games after purchase on Switch?

To redownload the game, access Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access your Account Information and highlight Redownload.
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Is the Nintendo eShop still running?

Nintendo closed down the Wii U and 3DS eShops on Monday 27th March, 2023, meaning that you are no longer able to buy digital games on either platform.
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Why can't i use the eShop?

Power off your Nintendo Switch, power it back on, and re-try connecting to the Internet. Try connecting to the Internet using a different wireless network. Make sure that you have installed the latest system update. Verify whether other devices can access the Internet while on the same network.
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What happens when the eShop shuts down?

FAQ from Nintendo. The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops have been permanently closed. You can no longer purchase new games or DLC from the eShops. You can still download games and DLC from the eShops that you have previously purchased, and download updates for games.
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Are Nintendo eShop games permanent?

It's not possible to delete individual games from the Nintendo eShop account. The game can be deleted from the Wii U Menu and will remain available to redownload in the Nintendo eShop.
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Can you still get DLC after the eShop closes?

As of 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Monday, March 27, 2023, it is no longer possible to purchase software or DLC in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS. However, for the foreseeable future, it is still possible to redownload games and DLC that were purchased previously.
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Can you play games you bought on the eShop offline?

Games can be played while you are offline, but you must have an active membership and must regularly verify your membership by connecting to the internet.
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Can you still download games after Nintendo eShop closes?

For the foreseeable future, it will still be possible to redownload games and DLC and receive software updates on Wii U consoles and Nintendo 3DS systems. However, it is not possible to redownload demo versions after the end of purchases on 27 March 2023, even if you have downloaded a demo version of a game before.
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What will happen to Nintendo Switch digital games?

The games you buy will be automatically downloaded to the console that is associated with your Nintendo Account.
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How do I get games from the eShop?

Select “Nintendo eShop” on the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Locate the game that you want to purchase, then select it to reach its product information page. Any DLC or in-game items associated with the game will also be available through the game's product information page.
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Can you still use the Nintendo eShop?

As of 27 March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases on Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
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Why is Nintendo removing eShop?

Nintendo quietly announced the eShop's closure over a year ago, asserting that it was the "natural life cycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time." That's true. It's even a reasonable business justification.
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Is eShop currently down?

No, we are not detecting any problems with Nintendo eshop right now. The last outage detected for Nintendo eshop was on Monday, May 27, 2024 with a duration of about 55 minutes.
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What is happening to the Nintendo eShop?

As of March 27, 2023, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time: It is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.
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Why is Nintendo eShop not working?

Possible Solutions:

Reset the cache for all users who are experiencing this issue. Try entering DNS settings manually. If you are still unable to access Nintendo eShop with manual DNS settings, change the DNS settings back to automatic and try accessing Nintendo eShop again.
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Is Nintendo shutting down online services?

As of 8 April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication has ended for Nintendo 3DS* and Wii U software. This also includes online co-operative play, internet rankings and data distribution.
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Why can't I download a purchased game on my Switch?

If the game does not appear in the list of previously purchased titles, a different Nintendo Account was originally used to purchase the game. Try again with the other accounts on the console until you locate the one that was used to make the purchase.
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How to download on Nintendo eShop?

Select "Nintendo eShop" on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Locate the game that you want to purchase and select it to reach its product information page. Any DLC or In-Game Items associated with the game will also be available through the game details page.
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How do I redownload games from eShop?

What to do
  1. From the HOME Menu, open Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the game.
  2. Select the picture of your icon in the upper right corner to access your Account Information.
  3. Highlight Redownload on the left side of the screen.
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