Nintendo has confirmed via its customer service account that it will stop repairing the Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo 3DS XL in The Land of the Rising Sun. The repairs will stop once the current stock of repair parts for each system are no longer available. It should be noted that this is just in Japan and Nintendo has yet to announce a similar move in other territories. We will keep you posted if they do.
“Thank you for your continued patronage of our products.
We are sorry to inform you that the repair service for “Nintendo 2DS”, “New Nintendo 3DS” and “New Nintendo 3DS XL” will be terminated as soon as the current stock of repair parts for these products runs out due to the expiration of the parts holding period specified in the repair service regulations for each product. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers and appreciate your understanding in this matter.”
This is why right to repair is so important, so people can preserve their devices after the manufacturer stops repairing them.
I still have my Wii, GameCube, Gameboy Color, DS, 3DS, Wii U and NES…..all still work. Nintendo is like the Toyota of game consoles they never die. Now if they would combine evert game from NES so Wii U into the eshope that’s all I’m asking
I’ve still got my old 3DS XL tucked away, and it’s amazing how much nostalgia these devices carry. While it’s sad that official support is ending, it also highlights how technology moves quickly, and older hardware naturally phases out. For those who still want to enjoy classic gaming experiences, I’ve found alternatives like exploring 3D printing of game-related models can keep the excitement alive. Sites like https://www.gambody.com/premium/argonath-lotr offer detailed STL files of characters and objects from popular games, letting fans recreate parts of their favorite worlds in a tangible way. It’s interesting to see how communities evolve around old systems, preserving memories while embracing new creative outlets.