Preserving classic video games will always be challenging, especially with companies like Nintendo shutting down the 3DS and Wii U eShops soon.
Digital storefronts like the eShop have loads of digital-only games, more than a thousand even according to VGC. So once Nintendo permanently closes the 3DS and Wii U eShops in March 2023, those games will be gone forever — or until your consoles die, anyway.
As you might expect, fans and industry professionals aren’t happy about Nintendo’s decision. Everyone knows mega-hit titles like Super Metroid, Xenoblade, or the entire Legend of Zelda series will always get re-releases on new consoles, but lesser-known games aren’t so lucky.
As of late March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make Nintendo eShop purchases for the Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
More info: https://t.co/uGoxCcDZ70
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 16, 2022
Below, you’ll find some of the more scathing (and funny) responses to Nintendo’s announcement. At least we always have memes!