Nintendo is Shutting Down Online Services for the 3DS and Wii U

Nintendo finally closed the eShops of both the 3DS and Wii U earlier this year as the two devices launched 12 and just under 11 years ago respectively. With all eyes on the Switch (and its soon-to-be-announced successor), the company's latest step away from the past is the announcement of both the 3DS and Wii U having their online services shut down.In a brief article about the move, Nintendo shared that "In early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication wil...