Nintendo 3DS fans bid farewell as beloved handheld's online features go dark
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Nintendo shut down online services for the 3DS family on Monday, marking the final step in ending the console life cycle.
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The 3DS launched in 2011 with a glasses-free 3D gimmick and went on to have a stellar game library over its lifecycle.
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Nintendo ceased production of the 3DS in 2020 and closed its eShop in spring 2023 before shutting down online services this week.
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Fans are sharing emotional goodbye videos and posts on TikTok, X, and other platforms to commemorate the end of the beloved handheld.
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Some fans may mod their 3DS consoles to try to keep certain features working, though without Nintendo's approval, after the shutdown.