Nintendo Ends New Nintendo 3DS Repairs in Japan After Running Out of Parts

Nintendo Officially Ends New Nintendo 3DS Repairs in Japan as Parts Run Out Nintendo has officially ceased accepting repairs for the New Nintendo 3DS in Japan, as announced by the company’s support division.

This development underscores the ongoing sunset of Nintendo's legacy handheld console, which first launched globally in 2014 and was lauded for its dual-screen innovation and robust library of games.

The New Nintendo 3DS, along with its variants like the 3DS XL and the 2DS, played a pivotal role in solidifying Nintendo's dominance in the handheld gaming market throughout the 2010s. The announcement came through a statement on Nintendo's Japanese support website, which stated that, effective August 28, 2024, the company has run out of replacement parts needed to service the New Nintendo 3DS system (model KTR-001).

As a result, repairs for this specific model are no longer being accepted in Japan.

This step mirrors similar actions the company has taken worldwide as the available stock of repair components diminishes.

For the time being, Nintendo continues to offer hardware support for the 2DS and 3DS XL systems in Japan, but only while existing parts supplies last. Nintendo support communicated: "Having depleted the inventory of necessary parts, we will no longer be accepting repair requests for the New Nintendo 3DS system [KTR-001], effective August 28, 2024." This development follows a series of closures impacting the 3DS ecosystem throughout 2024.

Earlier in April, Nintendo ended online play services for the Nintendo 3DS family, effectively shutting down multiplayer and internet features for a wide range of popular titles.

In July, the company also revealed it had exhausted its stock of replacement parts for the Wii U in Japan, leading to the official end of repairs for that console as well. The New Nintendo 3DS, recognized for its enhanced processing power and improved 3D functionality, built on the success of the original Nintendo 3DS, which had lifetime sales surpassing 75 million units worldwide.

The gradual discontinuation of services and hardware support for these iconic platforms marks the end of an era for Nintendo fans and collectors alike, many of whom continue to celebrate the vast library available via the now-closed Nintendo eShop. As Nintendo shifts focus to its current flagship, the Nintendo Switch, the company remains committed to supporting existing hardware only as long as is feasible.

Fans in Japan who wish to maintain their 3DS or 2DS systems are encouraged to seek repairs while limited parts inventory remains.

For more updates on legacy hardware and future Nintendo Direct announcements, stay tuned to official Nintendo support channels and professional gaming news outlets.

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