Today officially marks the end of the 3DS and Wii U eShops. While you will still be able to download existing purchased games, you can no longer purchase or redeem new games from these digital storefronts. Free content, including demos, is also prohibited.
Now that digital stores have officially entered the shutdown phase in all major parts of the world, Nintendo has posted the following messages on those storefronts – reiterating the end of service. Here’s the message you’ll get on the Wii U, with the same rules that apply to the 3DS:
“Nintendo eShop – It is no longer possible to make purchases from the Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.”
Again, you can still download your existing game purchases, but new game purchases are now prohibited. You can learn more about opting out in our comprehensive guide. Service Pokémon Bank is also now free to use.
