Will 3DS online games still work?

At 4pm PDT on April 8, 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end for Nintendo 3DS* and Wii U software. This also includes online co-operative play, internet rankings, and data distribution.
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Will you still be able to play 3DS games online?

After the closure of the Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts in March 2023, Nintendo is preparing to turn out the lights for online gaming on both systems. The platform holder has announced that online services for 3DS and Wii U software will be discontinued on April 8, 2024, at 1 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.
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Does 3DS online multiplayer still work?

As of early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software.
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What will happen when 3DS servers shut down?

The shutdown will impact online play and functionality that utilizes online communication for both platforms, such as online co-op, internet rankings, and data distribution.
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Will StreetPass still work 2024?

StreetPass uses local communication between Nintendo 3DS family systems, meaning that it will still be available even after online services end. However, because SpotPass uses online communication, SpotPass features will no longer be available.
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Why do I love the 3DS so much?

Has StreetPass been discontinued?

On March 28, 2018, StreetPass Relays worldwide were shut down, with the exception of the Nintendo store in New York City and Best Buy locations in Canada.
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Is Pokémon Bank shutting down in 2024?

Nintendo 3DS online services will be discontinued in April 2024. While Pokémon Bank can be used beyond that date, we encourage players to transfer their Pokémon to Pokémon HOME at their earliest convenience.
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How long will 3DS online last?

Nintendo has confirmed that online play for 3DS and Wii U will cease on 8th April 2024.
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Will I still be able to download my 3DS games?

Important. 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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How long will the 3DS servers last?

3DS and Wii U servers officially die in 2024, but fans have already spent years building their replacements.
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Why was Wii U discontinued?

It had low sales, primarily credited to a weak lineup of launch games, limited third-party support, and poor marketing including the lack of distinguishing the unique functionality of the GamePad from just being a tablet device for the Wii. Production of the Wii U ended on January 31, 2017.
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Do I have to pay for Pretendo?

Pretendo: A free and open source server replacement for the 3DS and Wii U | Hacker News.
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Can I still add friends on 3DS?

You will need each other's friend code, and both Nintendo 3DS systems need to be connected to the Internet. You can find your friend code on your own friend card on the top screen. If you are not yet registered on your friend's system, your friend will be provisionally entered on yours.
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Is Nintendo releasing a new console in 2024?

Nintendo is targeting a March 2025 release for the successor to Switch, according to a Nikkei report (as spotted and translated by VGC) on Feb. 26. Nikkei corroborates earlier reporting by the specialist press that the console's release had slipped out of its original late 2024 window.
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Will Pokémon Bank work after 3DS servers shut down?

It's worth remembering that after the closure of the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS, both Pokémon Bank and its addition, Poké Transporter, can be used for free if you downloaded them.
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Does 3DS online still work reddit?

If you folks haven't heard, online services for the 3DS will discontinue at some point in early 2024. You can however still play offline!
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Can I still mod my 3DS after eShop closes?

I have seen this question asked about like 73 times, just thought I would post this to answer the question.
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Will the 3DS come back?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. The Nintendo eShop for the 3DS officially shut down on March 27, 2023.
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Can I still buy Pokemon Crystal on 3DS?

Important information. As of 27/03/2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
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Can you transfer Pokemon from 3DS to switch?

On the Nintendo 3DS system (Pokémon Bank)

Select the Boxes you want to move to Pokémon HOME. Press the Y Button, then Yes. Within three minutes (before the Moving Key expires), enter the Moving Key that was displayed on Nintendo Switch.
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Is Pokémon Bank still paid?

Paid passes Pokémon Bank are no longer offered for purchase, and Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter are no longer available for download.
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What will happen when Pokémon Bank shuts down?

Well, since Nintendo basicaly said on their social media to transfer pokemon from Bank to HOME "sooner rather than later", it´s safe to say that after Bank (and Transporter) shuts down, we will not be officialy able to transfer mons from DS to Switch.
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Is Pokémon HOME replacing bank?

You will still be able to transfer the Pokémon you've deposited in Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME even after the paid service is discontinued, and you'll still be able to bring Pokémon into Pokémon Bank from compatible titles. However, you'll need to be enrolled in a paid Pokémon HOME Premium Plan to do so.
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Are Wii U servers still up?

Nintendo is shutting down online servers for 3DS and Wii U games in early April 2024, with the exception of Pokémon Bank.
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Are Wii servers still up?

Unfortunately, as is the case with all consoles, their lifecycle will soon come to an end. Nintendo announced that "in early April 2024," it will shut down the servers for both consoles, making it impossible to enjoy "online play and other functionality that uses online communication" from that point onward.
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