Nintendo updates the timeline on the closure of the 3DS and Wii U eShops

Posted byby Rachel Kaser
July 19, 2022
Updated June 19, 2025
2 min

Nintendo announced a new timeline for the closure of its older eShops on the Wii U and 3DS. According to a new tweet from the company, the store will shut down completely on March 27, 2023. In addition, users have until August 29, 2022 to add funds to their eShop accounts.

Updates on the discontinuation of #eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family systems:

– As of 8/29/2022, it will no longer be possible to add funds.
– As of 3/27/2023, purchases will no longer be available.

More details:https://t.co/T1GJfjxYMF

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Rachel Kaser

Rachel Kaser is a gaming and technology writer for from Dallas, Texas. She's been in the games industry since 2013, writing for various publications, and currently covers news for GamesBeat. Her favorite game is Bayonetta.