Nintendo halts support for 2DS XL, effectively ending the 3DS era

It's a sad time for handheld gaming fans, as the Nintendo 3DS era has now officially come to a complete close. This week, Nintendo officially ended its repair service for the New Nintendo 2DS XL, the last and final model in the beloved console family to be supported by the company.

The end of service, which took effect on September 4th, was not unexpected, but Nintendo has now made it official. In a statement, the company confirmed that the shutdown is due to the depletion of parts inventory required for repairs, meaning the company can no longer offer licensed repairs.

This is the final nail in the coffin for the 3DS line, a process that has been happening over several years. The digital eShop, which was home to numerous exclusive titles, was shut down in March 2023. This was followed by the termination of general online services for multiplayer gaming in April 2024. The end of the repair service for the final model now marks the official end of all first-party support for the platform.

The Nintendo 3DS family, with its unique glasses-free 3D screen and extensive library of classic games, will go down in history as one of the most successful handheld consoles ever made. While owners will now have to rely on third-party repair shops to keep their consoles running, the console's legacy will live on.

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