Nintendo 3DS Scheduled Maintenance: What Owners Need to Know in 2024
Nintendo has surprised longtime fans by announcing a scheduled maintenance period for its iconic handheld, the Nintendo 3DS.
Despite the 3DS being discontinued and the eShop having closed for new purchases in March 2023, Nintendo continues to support core online features, including the ability for users to redownload previously purchased games and access select internet functions.
This move underlines Nintendo's enduring dedication to its handheld legacy, even as the company’s focus shifts to newer hardware like the Nintendo Switch. On November 24, 2024, Nintendo will conduct server maintenance that will temporarily affect internet services across different regions.
According to official information released by Nintendo, the maintenance window will last approximately 90 minutes per region: - North America (Pacific Time): November 24, 3:00 p.m.
– 4:30 p.m.
PT - North America (Eastern Time): November 24, 6:00 p.m.
– 7:30 p.m.
ET - United Kingdom: November 24, 11:00 p.m.
– November 25, 12:30 a.m. - Europe (Central Time): November 25, 12:00 a.m.
– 1:30 a.m. During this timeframe, Nintendo 3DS users may experience limited access to internet services, including browsing and the crucial functionality of redownloading previously purchased titles.
While the specific technical reasons behind the maintenance have not been detailed, it’s clear that Nintendo is carrying out essential server upkeep.
This action is likely intended to uphold service continuity and data integrity, ensuring that devoted 3DS players can continue to enjoy and recover their digital libraries well into the future. A company spokesperson summarized Nintendo's approach, emphasizing their commitment to supporting the 3DS community by maintaining access to core online features as long as possible.
This supports users who wish to revisit their handheld’s extensive back catalog, including classic titles that helped define the 3DS as one of Nintendo’s most successful platforms, with over 75 million units sold worldwide since its 2011 launch. This maintenance event joins a series of recent changes in Nintendo’s support for legacy hardware.
Earlier in 2024, Nintendo Japan officially concluded repair services for the New 3DS XL and 2DS systems due to the depletion of replacement parts.
Additionally, innovative software initiatives, such as the recent Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster release for Nintendo Switch, show how the company continues to celebrate and maintain connections to its handheld past, even as the main focus shifts to the Nintendo Switch and beyond. For 3DS owners, this scheduled maintenance serves as a reminder of both the longevity and ongoing relevance of the system.
Users are advised to plan their game downloads and online activities around the scheduled service windows.
For additional updates and support, Nintendo’s official support channels remain available with the latest information regarding 3DS system maintenance and digital services. As Nintendo balances its storied past with future innovation, the company’s support of the Nintendo 3DS remains a testament to its commitment to players and the preservation of gaming history.
Despite the 3DS being discontinued and the eShop having closed for new purchases in March 2023, Nintendo continues to support core online features, including the ability for users to redownload previously purchased games and access select internet functions.
This move underlines Nintendo's enduring dedication to its handheld legacy, even as the company’s focus shifts to newer hardware like the Nintendo Switch. On November 24, 2024, Nintendo will conduct server maintenance that will temporarily affect internet services across different regions.
According to official information released by Nintendo, the maintenance window will last approximately 90 minutes per region: - North America (Pacific Time): November 24, 3:00 p.m.
– 4:30 p.m.
PT - North America (Eastern Time): November 24, 6:00 p.m.
– 7:30 p.m.
ET - United Kingdom: November 24, 11:00 p.m.
– November 25, 12:30 a.m. - Europe (Central Time): November 25, 12:00 a.m.
– 1:30 a.m. During this timeframe, Nintendo 3DS users may experience limited access to internet services, including browsing and the crucial functionality of redownloading previously purchased titles.
While the specific technical reasons behind the maintenance have not been detailed, it’s clear that Nintendo is carrying out essential server upkeep.
This action is likely intended to uphold service continuity and data integrity, ensuring that devoted 3DS players can continue to enjoy and recover their digital libraries well into the future. A company spokesperson summarized Nintendo's approach, emphasizing their commitment to supporting the 3DS community by maintaining access to core online features as long as possible.
This supports users who wish to revisit their handheld’s extensive back catalog, including classic titles that helped define the 3DS as one of Nintendo’s most successful platforms, with over 75 million units sold worldwide since its 2011 launch. This maintenance event joins a series of recent changes in Nintendo’s support for legacy hardware.
Earlier in 2024, Nintendo Japan officially concluded repair services for the New 3DS XL and 2DS systems due to the depletion of replacement parts.
Additionally, innovative software initiatives, such as the recent Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster release for Nintendo Switch, show how the company continues to celebrate and maintain connections to its handheld past, even as the main focus shifts to the Nintendo Switch and beyond. For 3DS owners, this scheduled maintenance serves as a reminder of both the longevity and ongoing relevance of the system.
Users are advised to plan their game downloads and online activities around the scheduled service windows.
For additional updates and support, Nintendo’s official support channels remain available with the latest information regarding 3DS system maintenance and digital services. As Nintendo balances its storied past with future innovation, the company’s support of the Nintendo 3DS remains a testament to its commitment to players and the preservation of gaming history.
