Starting today, some online features won’t be available for a few hours as Nintendo is performing network maintenance for all three platforms; Nintendo Switch, 3DS and the Wii U. Check out the image below to see what will be affected and when.
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Preparations for the paid online service maybe? Or just stability.
Stability. At least they check their shit unlike Sony’s PSN without a basic firewall…
something for the rumored direct on the 18th? doubt it.
Even if they were, they would not just force you to pay out of the blue