Nintendo To Discontinue 3DS, Wii U Online Support In April 2024
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Nintendo ADR (OTC:NTDOY) plans to discontinue online support for 3DS and Wii U consoles in April 2024, with only the Pokémon Bank app remaining accessible online. This will affect online co-op, rankings, and data distribution for these consoles. The company also announced that the Nintendo Badge Arcade will no longer be available. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed plans to support the Nintendo Switch console with new games until at least the end of the 2025 financial year.
October 05, 2023 | 9:06 pm
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Nintendo's decision to discontinue online support for 3DS and Wii U could potentially impact the company's user base and revenue. However, the continued support for the Nintendo Switch with new games until 2025 may offset this impact.
The discontinuation of online support for 3DS and Wii U may lead to a decrease in user engagement and potentially revenue. However, the company's commitment to support the Nintendo Switch with new games until at least the end of the 2025 financial year could help maintain user engagement and revenue streams.
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