Wii U and 3DS eShops are down

Maybe you just unwrapped a brand-new Nintendo Wii U or 3DS console from Santa, and you want to head online to download some games. Well, that’s probably not going to happen right now.

Wii U owners that try to access the system’s eShop online store are finding an error message instead of library of digital games. The 3DS eShop is having similar issues, but some customers are reporting occasional success in logging in on the handheld. In fact, all of Nintendo’s online services are currently experiencing “technical difficulties” and have since yesterday, according to the Nintendo Network Status site. This includes the Wii and the original DS as well as the company’s newer systems.