Nintendo 3DS - The 3DS eShop after the eShop Closure

Well, it happened. The one thing we didn't want to see go and now it's gone. Farewell 3DS eShop. You will be missed.

We explore the 3DS eShop just minutes after it's closure to see what is left of the shop. The only thing you can do is redownload any games that you have previously purchased before the eShop closure as well as merging your funds.

Remember: You have until March 2024 to merge whatever remaining funds you have left from the 3DS and Wii U with your Switch before the March 2024 deadline.

In the American version, you can only look at Nintendo Select games that you could get at a lower price for 3DS games. However since you have no way of digitally downloading the games from this shop, you can only get these games physically through any game stores that have those games.

In the Japanese version, you are shown a list of games that have free updates that can be updated to the latest version of any game you have purchased before the eShop closure. This doesn't include DLC's, even if they're free.

In the European Version, it still shows genre of games such as Mario, Pokémon, Kirby, Zelda, Animal Crossing, and so on. However, you still can't purchase since it's "software currently unavailable". This layout feels as close to the eShop before the eShop closure, very good for a browsing experience.

I don't know what it shows for the Korean versions of the 3DS. But I guess it won't show much like it has shown in this video.

[IanSonicGachaVA]

Rest in peace 3DS Eshop. Gone, but not forgotten

[theairplaneguy]

RIP 3ds Eshop

2011-2023
the eshop is gone, but will never be forgotten.

[ReubensStuff]

Wait, they replaced the music with the first theme? That’s pretty heartwarming.

[CGPTrainer]

Rest in Peace... Maybe one day we'll have both Shops open again. But until then... I will be grateful for the titles I got before it closed.

[leodaslumpgod]

Rip Nintendo eshop i had some fun memories 😢😢

[umbre]

Rip eShop, thank you for the childhood fun and memories 😢

[pi]

Moment of silence for the eShops, please...

[DPMarioFan]

I miss this eShop & Wii U's! R.I.P 3DS & Wii U eShop!

[titanuscreature]

😢 those games were the shit. I remember being so addicted to earning the little color ful circles for free points and playing the mii game. But I am now considering Nintendo switch as the new 3ds

[tanookimarioiscool]

Thanks Nintendo, now I have no legal way to get eShop exclusive games on my 3DS.

[joshuafajardo]

It's similar to the Coronavirus at home but everyone's a good life

[julianvillarreal]

Man, It’s Sad That the eShop Has Been Shutdown For the Wii U and 3DS. I Think It’s Because Of Nintendo’s License Expiring. 😭

[him.]

I miss this theme ... nowadays its just nothingness

[ROYALTYPAKS]

Rip Eshop. Gone but Lives on with the Hshop

[ChrisPlayzBLOX]

the fact it loads quicker due to the shutdown

[LucyLoud]

I miss the whole DS era, not just the 3DS. The Switch is kinda starting to go downhill for me.

[SandraLopez-vjgv]

I guess now is the time to homebrew the Wii U and 3DS.

[BonnieLovesCartoonmania]

How I think Victor Virus & Penny Blat react

Penny: Oh... oh my...

Victor: *Dying seagull noises*


How they actually act

Penny: This is sad. Victor, play Despacito.

Victor (Screaming):

[ThePolishOrange]

I have the EU version so I can see the games, but how do you have the old music?

[CausingRuckus]

Rip Nintendo eshop I had some fun memories 😢😢