Nintendo Offers Free 3DS HOME Menu Themes on North American eShop
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Published on: March 28, 2023
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Nintendo 3DS Users in North America Receive Free HOME Menu Themes via eShop
In a final gesture to 3DS fans in North America, Nintendo has released two exclusive HOME menu themes for free through the Nintendo 3DS eShop.
Users in the region can now download the 'Dots & Stripes: Yellow & White' and 'Stars: Gold & Black' themes at no cost, marking a special send-off as the handheld's online services wind down.
These 3DS HOME menu themes, each previously priced at $0.99 USD, are now available through the Theme Shop, offering fans a chance to personalize their handheld consoles before eShop functionality phases out.
The themes feature vibrant designs: 'Dots & Stripes' is rendered in a cheerful yellow and white colorway, while 'Stars' presents a sleek gold and black motif.
This update is exclusive to North American accounts, spotlighting Nintendo’s appreciation for its loyal handheld gaming community in the region.
According to verified reports, users accessing the Theme Shop in other territories, such as the United Kingdom and Europe, will currently see only the 'basic colour set' and the 'simple colour set' available for download.
These themes have been part of the 3DS standard offering for some time and are not part of the new free promotion.
The 'Dots & Stripes' and 'Stars' themes remain paid or unavailable for users outside North America, as no further regional updates have been announced.
Since its launch, the Nintendo 3DS has been a cornerstone platform for handheld gaming.
With over 75 million units sold worldwide, the hardware boasts a substantial legacy, including a richly-curated collection of themes and customization options for users.
The eShop and Theme Shop have both played pivotal roles in the console's personalization ecosystem, allowing gamers to tailor their portable experiences with a wide range of aesthetics and sounds.
Nintendo’s decision to issue these free 3DS HOME menu themes for the North American market follows the company’s ongoing efforts to sunset digital services on the platform, making this offer a unique opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to claim previously paid digital goods at no charge.
Fans interested in downloading the complimentary 'Dots & Stripes: Yellow & White' and 'Stars: Gold & Black' themes can do so by accessing the Theme Shop on their Nintendo 3DS while logged into a North American account.
With the eShop’s closure for 3DS software and content looming, this limited-time promotion serves as a nod to the handheld’s enduring fan community and Nintendo’s appreciation of their support over the years.
