November 4th 2024.
After years of loyal service, the beloved Nintendo 3DS has officially been laid to rest as a console. Despite the shutdown of its online servers back in April, dedicated fans kept the system alive and kicking, refusing to let go of their beloved handheld. But now, even the most die-hard supporters have had to bid farewell, as the final Wii U player was disconnected in July, marking the true end of an era.
But one loyal Nintendo Network user, Fishguy6564, refused to let go without a fight. Through their technical skills, they managed to keep the online lobby for Mario Kart 7 open since April, despite having no one else to play with. This dedication and determination were admirable and kept the dream alive for 210 days after the servers were shut down. However, all good things must come to an end, and on November 4, the online support for the 3DS was forcefully ended.
It was Fishguy6564 who broke the news on X, sharing a screenshot of their 3DS displaying an error message. "It's over. Rest in peace, Nintendo Network," they wrote. The post was then shared by GaffsNotLaffs, who had been keeping track of the remaining online users for the 3DS and Wii U. They added, "We can all go home now." It must be surreal for those closely involved with keeping the servers alive to see this saga finally wrapped up.
One such person is Lcd101, who made a name for themselves as the last Splatoon 1 player online. They posted, "I'm still sitting here and processing that this era of our lives is over. We can move on now. I'll never forget it, nor would I trade it for anything." While many Nintendo fans have moved on to the newer Switch titles for online multiplayer, there remains a devoted following who still want to experience older titles, such as the original Splatoon and the Wii U/3DS versions of Super Smash Bros., with their friends.
In response to this, a group of fans has put together the homebrew Pretendo network as an alternative. Surprisingly, Nintendo has yet to take it down, allowing fans to continue playing their favorite games online. With the 3DS being officially declared dead, there are now a significant number of exclusive games that can only be played on this beloved handheld. Any digital-only titles are now impossible to obtain, and second-hand physical copies of certain games may become rarer and more expensive to purchase.
Some of the games that are now trapped on the 3DS include 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, Fire Emblem Awakening, and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D. These titles, along with many others, can no longer be played on any other console. It's a bittersweet reminder of the console's legacy and the memories it has created for its devoted fans. Farewell, Nintendo 3DS, you will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Sad news for Nintendo fans, as the 3DS has officially reached the end of its lifespan. Despite the dedicated efforts of superfans, the servers for both the 3DS and Wii U have finally been shut down. This marks the end of an era for these beloved consoles.
It all began in April, when Nintendo announced the closure of the online servers for the 3DS and Wii U. Despite this, die-hard fans continued to fight on, determined to keep the connection alive. It wasn't until July that the final Wii U player was disconnected, officially signaling the end of the console's existence.
But even after that, there was still one lone player keeping the 3DS alive - Fishguy6564. With their technical expertise, they managed to keep the online lobby for Mario Kart 7 open, even though there was no one left to race against. For 210 days, Fishguy6564 valiantly kept the dream alive. That is, until November 4, when their efforts were forcefully brought to an end. The online support for the 3DS was no more.
The news was broken by Fishguy6564 on social media, sharing a screenshot of their 3DS displaying an error message. "It's over. Rest in peace, Nintendo Network," they wrote. This post was then shared by GaffsNotLaffs, who had been keeping track of the remaining online users for both the 3DS and Wii U. Their added comment, "We can all go home now," was met with a mix of sadness and acceptance from the community.
For those who were closely involved in keeping the servers alive, it must be surreal to see this saga come to an end. Lcd101, famously known as the last Splatoon 1 player online, shared their thoughts on social media, saying, "I'm still sitting here and processing that this era of our lives is over. We can move on now. I'll never forget it, nor would I trade it for anything." It's clear that this community will always hold a special place in their hearts.
While most Nintendo fans have moved on to playing online multiplayer games on the Switch, there are still some who want to experience older titles with their friends. Games like the original Splatoon and the Wii U/3DS versions of Super Smash Bros. have a devoted following. In response, a group of fans have created the homebrew Pretendo network as an alternative to the now-defunct official servers. Surprisingly, Nintendo has yet to take it down.
With the 3DS officially being laid to rest, there are now a number of exclusive games that can only be played on this console. Unfortunately, with the online store also being shut down, digital-only games are now impossible to obtain. This may make second-hand physical copies of certain games rare and expensive in the future.
The list of 3DS-exclusive games includes popular titles like Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Fire Emblem: Awakening, and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D. Fans will surely miss being able to play these beloved games on their 3DS. But as we say goodbye to this beloved console, we can look forward to the future and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead in the world of gaming.
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