eShop
The Nintendo eShop was launched in June 2011 on the Nintendo 3DS before later arriving on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. The eShop is a digital distribution service where players can buy and download games, software, demos, and more. The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U versions of the eShop are set to close on March 27, 2023.
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Nintendo Reveals Its 30 Best-Selling eShop Games for Japan in 2022
Nintendo shares an official list of the 30 best-selling games sold in Japan's eShop, featuring a mix of expected new releases and surprises.
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Pokemon That are Only Available Through a 3DS Transfer Before Live Services Shutdown
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet saw the return of several Pokemon missing from the Switch, but there are still many fan favorites that are unavailable.
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Skyrim Anniversary Edition Surprise Launched on Nintendo eShop
Nearly a year since its release on other platforms, Bethesda's Skyrim Anniversary Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch.
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Nintendo Begins Prep for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Eshop Closure
The final stages of Nintendo's planned closure of the 3DS and Wii U eShops are beginning as the company readies maintenance for the services.
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Classic Pokemon Games on the Switch Eshop Would Be Easy Money
Pokemon is one of gaming's most lucrative franchises, so the confusing decision to not bring older games to the eShop is money left on the table.
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Super Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai Reminds Fans About 3DS and Wii U EShop Closure
The creator and director of the Super Smash Bros. franchise, Masahiro Sakurai, informs his audience of the EShop closures for Wii U and 3DS.
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What You Need to Know About the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS Eshop Closing Dates
A few months ago, Nintendo announced that the Wii U and 3DS Eshops were being closed down, and now, Nintendo has announced an official end date.
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What Pokemon Fans Should Do on 3DS and Wii U Before Eshops Close Down
Nintendo has announced the Wii U and 3DS eShops are being closed down next year, and there's a few things Pokemon fans should do before then.
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Nintendo Randomly Shuts Down Wii Shopping Channel and DSi Shop
Following news of the upcoming closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShops, fans learn that the Wii Shopping Channel and the DSi Shop have been shut down.
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Nintendo Eshop Sales Suspended in Russia
Nintendo Eshop sales are being inexplicably suspended in Russia due to the payment service no longer processing payments given in rubles.
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The Wii U/3DS eShop Closure Makes Another Great Argument for Preservation Efforts
Nintendo is closing down the Wii U and 3DS eShop, making thousands of digital only titles inaccessible and proving the need for preservation.
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It's Time to Bring Virtual Console to the Nintendo Switch
The eShop closure on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U means Virtual Console games will be laid to rest unless they make their way to the Switch.
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Nintendo Wii U Games to Buy Before Its eShop Shuts Down
Nintendo recently confirms that the Wii U eShop is being shut down in March 2023, so there's a number of great games to grab before then.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Nintendo Wii U/3DS eShop Shut Down
Nintendo has just announced that both the 3DS and Wii U eShop will be discontinued as of March 2023, but what does this mean for players?
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Nintendo is Shutting Down the Wii U and 3DS Eshops
Nintendo announces that eShop support for the Nintendo Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS will be coming to an end sooner than users expect.
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Nintendo Switch Launches New Year eShop Sale
Nintendo of America officially launches the 2022 New Year Sale on the Nintendo eShop, which puts select digital titles up to 30 percent off.
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Square Enix Games Get Big Discounts in Nintendo Switch eShop Sale
Japanese video game company Square Enix slashes the prices of their Switch and 3DS titles on the Nintendo eShop ahead of the holidays.
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Nintendo eShop The Game Awards Sale is Live Now
Ahead of The Game Awards, Nintendo launches a special selection of discounts on the eShop celebrating some of the event's honorees.
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Nintendo Switch Gets Surprisingly Expensive Calculator App
A Nintendo Switch app named Calculator has just launched and its price may trick some into thinking it's more than just a calculator.
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The Best Switch Indie Games On Sale At The Nintendo eShop
The Nintendo eShop's Indie World Sale is currently offering amazing deals on some of the biggest indie games on the platform right now.