Nintendo Ends 2DS XL, Famicom Mini, and Super Famicom Mini Repair Services in Japan

Nintendo Japan has officially confirmed the impending end of repair services for several of its legacy gaming systems, including the 2DS XL, Famicom Mini, and Super Famicom Mini.

This move, announced on September 24, 2024, underscores the company’s ongoing process of gradually winding down support for older hardware models as spare part inventories are exhausted. In its statement, Nintendo clarified that repair applications for these devices will only be accepted while remaining parts are in stock.

Once the current supplies run out, repairs will cease permanently.

No specific closing date for repair requests was specified, as the timeline depends entirely on spare part availability.

Nintendo emphasized that once parts are depleted, the company will no longer be able to accept devices for repair. Responding to the changes in service, a Nintendo spokesperson expressed gratitude toward loyal customers and offered apologies for any inconvenience caused by the discontinuation.

The company strongly encourages device owners seeking repairs to submit requests promptly, as delays may result in being unable to access remaining repair services. These developments follow a pattern seen with Nintendo’s other hardware lines.

Last year, for instance, Nintendo announced a similar phaseout of Wii U repair support in Japan, citing a lack of replacement parts as the main reason for ending official servicing.

The approach remains consistent: aging products receive support as long as essential components are available, after which services are withdrawn. Adding to the recent announcement, Nintendo revealed on September 5, 2024, that its inventory of parts for the New Nintendo 2DS LL (known internationally as the New Nintendo 2DS XL) has been officially depleted.

With this update, the New Nintendo 2DS LL joins the Famicom Mini and Super Famicom Mini on the list of devices for which repair services have concluded in the company’s home market. Currently, these notifications pertain solely to Japan.

Nintendo has not yet detailed its plans for repair services in Western regions or other international markets.

The company maintains an updated list of discontinued repair services on its official Japanese website, providing comprehensive details for affected customers. Users of these retro Nintendo systems are advised to act quickly if their devices require maintenance, as official repair channels will soon close permanently for the 2DS XL, Famicom Mini, and Super Famicom Mini.

As the gaming industry continues to evolve, Nintendo’s phased approach to hardware support illustrates the increasing significance of product lifecycle management for legacy consoles.

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