Nintendo Discontinues Repairs for Famicom Classic, Super Famicom Classic, and New Nintendo 2DS XL in Japan

Nintendo to End Repair Services for Famicom Classic, Super Famicom Classic, and New Nintendo 2DS XL in Japan Nintendo has officially announced that it will end repair services for the Famicom Classic, Super Famicom Classic, and New Nintendo 2DS XL consoles in Japan, once its current stock of replacement parts is depleted.

This marks another significant transition in the company’s ongoing support lifecycle for its legacy hardware. Background: Celebrated Hardware Nears Its Final Bow The Famicom Classic and Super Famicom Classic "mini" consoles, released in 2016 and 2017 respectively, were part of Nintendo’s wave of retro hardware that paid homage to its earliest and most beloved gaming systems.

These compact versions, loaded with classic titles, resonated strongly with longtime fans and collectors, achieving substantial sales milestones internationally.

The New Nintendo 2DS XL, introduced in 2017 as part of the Nintendo 3DS family, offered a lightweight and accessible handheld gaming experience, solidifying its place as a favorite among portable gaming enthusiasts. Details of the Repair Service Discontinuation The announcement was shared by reliable Nintendo news tracker OatmealDome on Bluesky.

Nintendo emphasized that repair services for these three consoles in Japan will continue only while remaining spare parts last.

According to a statement from the company, "Repair support for the Famicom Classic, Super Famicom Classic, and New Nintendo 2DS XL in Japan will end as our current stock of parts runs out." Currently, North American repairs for the New Nintendo 2DS XL are still available, though no definitive end date has been provided for that region. Era of Legacy Console Support Winds Down This move follows previous discontinuations earlier in the year, where Nintendo halted repair support for the New 3DS and Wii U consoles in Japan after their parts were exhausted.

With the Famicom Classic and Super Famicom Classic being the only two "mini" consoles produced by Nintendo to date, their inclusion in this latest announcement further signals the gradual conclusion of an era centered around classic hardware preservation. Current and Future Support Landscape While fans of the Famicom Classic, Super Famicom Classic, and New Nintendo 2DS XL in Japan may soon find it more difficult to maintain their devices through official channels, Nintendo continues extensive support for its latest hardware, notably the Nintendo Switch family.

The company’s transition underscores its enduring focus on new innovations while respectfully closing chapters on iconic products that have contributed to its longstanding legacy. As the company phases out repair services for several beloved systems, collectors and nostalgic gamers are reminded of the ongoing evolution within Nintendo’s hardware ecosystem.

For those seeking to preserve their classic consoles, third-party support and self-repair may become increasingly important options moving forward.

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