Today we gather here to say a final farewell to the 3DS and Wii U online services, which will cease operations on April 8th. 13 years isn’t a long lifespan, but in those years, these two Nintendo multiplayer-capable devices have served us well, connecting players around the world in games like Splatoon, Mario Kart 8and Super Smash Bros. 4. Let us observe a moment of silence to remember their vast and varied contributions. If, for the sake of old friendships, you want to give any of them one last online spin, this weekend is your last chance to do so.
In addition to the funeral procession, Nintendo Announcing plans to shut down online features It was released for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U in January of this year. The company didn’t give a clear reason for shutting down the service, but I imagine that as fewer and fewer people use these 13-year-old services, the company has made a shift and decided that the costs outweigh the benefits.its focus is on the future Debate over Switch successor. Whatever the reason, the company does thank everyone for their “long-term use of Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software online services.” Announcement post It also clarifies in the accompanying Q&A that people “will still be able to use features and game modes that don’t require online functionality.”
But it does mean spot passis a feature of the 3DS that detects wireless hotspots to obtain information from the Internet. This feature will no longer work on April 8th. Its sister function, street passwhich uses local WiFi to pass information between 3D systems and remains available even if the online service is down.
The 3DS originally launched in 2011, with the Wii U following a year later. Both systems – the former a handheld device and the latter a prototype Switch – come with a range of online features. From the expected multiplayer lobbies to Mii avatar-based party rooms, these systems give Nintendo’s online services a personality. I particularly enjoy playing with my family and friends’ Miis, so I’m very frustrated to see the 3DS and Wii U’s online capabilities decline.
So, yes, you could enjoy online gaming on these systems last weekend.Their online feature will be available on April 8 at 7pm ET bring home.