Global InformationNintendo eShop information
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 Nintendo eShop running on a Nintendo Switch | |
| Developer | Nintendo |
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| Type | Online distribution |
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| Members | 26 million (as of September 2013[update])[3] |
| Website | www |
The Nintendo eShop[a] (also called Nintendo eShop Channel) is a digital distribution service for the Nintendo Switch, and formerly available via the Nintendo Network for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. The Nintendo eShop was first launched in June 2011 on the Nintendo 3DS via a system update that added the functionality to the HOME Menu.[4] It is the successor to both the Wii Shop Channel and DSi Shop. Unlike on the Nintendo 3DS, the eShop was made available on the launch date of the Wii U, although a system update is required in order to access it. It is also a multitasking application, which means it is easily accessible even when a game is already running in the background through the system software, though this feature is exclusive to the Wii U and the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo eShop features downloadable games, demos, applications, streaming videos, consumer rating feedback, and other information on upcoming game releases.
A limited variant of the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS family was discontinued on July 31, 2020, for various Latin American and Caribbean markets,[5] as well as for the Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern markets.[6] A limited variant of the Nintendo eShop on Wii U was also discontinued at the same day for said Latin American and Caribbean markets.[5] As of that date, the ability to download, redownload, and update any software became unavailable, and games using the eShop were also affected.[5]
The ability to purchase, download, and play new content on the Nintendo eShop for the Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS was discontinued for the rest of the world on March 27, 2023,[2] with the ability to add credit cards ceasing by May 23, 2022, followed by the inability to add funds by August 29 of the same year (except for users who linked their Nintendo Network ID with their Nintendo Account, who could add funds until March 27, 2023). Redeeming download codes for the systems were extended to April 4.[7] Redownloading previously purchased content, updating and free themes will remain available,[1] even after the suspension of the Nintendo Network and the WiFi connection for the 3DS and Wii U on April 8, 2024.[8] However, merging funds left on a Nintendo Network ID with a Nintendo Account was active until March 11, 2024.[9]
- ^ a b "Wii U & Nintendo 3DS eShop Discontinuation". Nintendo Customer Support. February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ a b Faulkner, Cameron (July 19, 2022). "Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March 27th, 2023". The Verge. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ "Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing". Nintendo. January 31, 2013.
- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (May 12, 2011). "Nintendo 3DS e-Shop and browser delayed". Eurogamer.net. Eurogamer.
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Active Gulf cites limited 3DS eShop closurewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Nintendo Extends Code Redemption Deadline For Wii U & 3DS eShops". Nintendo Life. March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ "Nintendo Support: Announcement of Discontinuation of Online Services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software". en-americas-support.nintendo.com. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "Nintendo Support: Nintendo Network ID and Nintendo Account Merge Funds Discontinuation". en-americas-support.nintendo.com. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
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