Nintendo 3DS was released in North America on this day 10 years ago

In 2020, Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo 3DS family of systems has been discontinued. The company is no longer producing any more products of the handheld. The iconic handheld was released 10 years ago in North America: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1375825451659227140 Nintendo 3DS Family Dive straight into Nintendo franchises such as The Legend of Zelda, Mario, Animal Crossing … Continue reading Nintendo 3DS was released in North America on this day 10 years ago

Nintendo confirms it will continue supporting Nintendo 3DS “as long as consumer demand is there”

Nintendo has reconfirmed that it isn’t ending support for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems despite the launch of Nintendo Switch Lite. The following statement comes from Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser: “We continue to look at the 3DS family, both hardware and games, as a strong entry point for some consumers. And we’re … Continue reading Nintendo confirms it will continue supporting Nintendo 3DS “as long as consumer demand is there”

YouTube app has officially been shut down on Nintendo 3DS

The YouTube application on Nintendo 3DS has officially been shut down. It is no longer active as of September 3, 2019. However, New Nintendo 3DS users are still be able to access YouTube via the handheld's built-in web browser. Nintendo fans can also check out the official YouTube app on Nintendo Switch.

YouTube app officially shutting down on Nintendo 3DS

The YouTube application on Nintendo 3DS is officially shutting down. It will no longer be active as of September 3, 2019. However, New Nintendo 3DS users will still be able to access YouTube via the handheld's built-in web browser. Nintendo fans can also check out the official YouTube app on Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo confirms Nintendo 3DS isn’t being replaced by Nintendo Switch Lite

In a video yesterday, Nintendo introduced Nintendo Switch Lite, a device designed specifically to play Nintendo Switch games in handheld mode. The Nintendo Switch Lite system launches Sept. 20 at a suggested retail price of $199.99 and will be available in three different colors: yellow, gray and turquoise. A carrying case and screen protector set for … Continue reading Nintendo confirms Nintendo 3DS isn’t being replaced by Nintendo Switch Lite

Nintendo confirms there are no more first-party games for Nintendo 3DS

Exactly one year ago from today, Nintendo held a briefing for investors to reaffirm that it would “continue the 3DS business” and that it was “preparing new software for release in 2019 and beyond.” However, during this year’s version of the same briefing, Nintendo revealed that there are currently zero first-party games on the schedule … Continue reading Nintendo confirms there are no more first-party games for Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo 3DS sales forecast slashed from 4 million to 2.6 million, nearing the end of its lifecycle

Nintendo has slashed the sales forecast for Nintendo 3DS from 4 million to 2.6 million from April 2018 to March 2019. This suggests that the handheld console is finally nearing the end of its lifecycle. The following comes from video games analyst Daniel Ahmad: Big story during the holiday quarter for Nintendo was the Switch … Continue reading Nintendo 3DS sales forecast slashed from 4 million to 2.6 million, nearing the end of its lifecycle

Check out the new Pokémon: Team Aqua and Pokémon: Team Magma themes, available now on Nintendo 3DS

Two brand-new Pokémon themes were recently added to the official Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS. Available now in Japan, North America and Europe, the Pokémon: Team Aqua theme features Team Aqua human members and various iconic Pokémon, such as Mega Sharpedo, Mightyena, Muk, Carvanha, Grimer and Primal Kyogre. Meanwhile, the Pokémon: Team Magma theme displays … Continue reading Check out the new Pokémon: Team Aqua and Pokémon: Team Magma themes, available now on Nintendo 3DS