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}}This page answers frequently asked questions about the discontinuation of online services for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U on | }}This page answers frequently asked questions about the discontinuation of online services for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U on {{Start date and age|2024|04|08}}, and its relation to homebrew. | ||
eShop funds can no longer be merged with a Nintendo Account. The deadline for merging funds was March 11th, 2024. | eShop funds can no longer be merged with a Nintendo Account. The deadline for merging funds was March 11th, 2024. | ||
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== What specifically will be ending? == | == What specifically will be ending? == | ||
These services | These services will be discontinued: | ||
* Online play for all software that uses Nintendo Network | * Online play for all software that uses Nintendo Network | ||
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* Nintendo eShop (for downloading game updates and past purchases) | * Nintendo eShop (for downloading game updates and past purchases) | ||
** System Transfer will also continue to work<ref name="transfer">https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/when-does-3ds-and-wii-u-online-shut-down-nintendo-eshop-and-online-play-closure-guide#will-i-still-be-able-to-perform-a-3ds-system-transfer-after-the-online-shutdown</ref> | ** System Transfer will also continue to work<ref name="transfer">https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/when-does-3ds-and-wii-u-online-shut-down-nintendo-eshop-and-online-play-closure-guide#will-i-still-be-able-to-perform-a-3ds-system-transfer-after-the-online-shutdown</ref> | ||
* Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter - however it is recommended to transfer to Pokemon HOME as soon as possible as it is hinted at that it won't be up for very long.<ref name=" | * Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter - however it is recommended to transfer to Pokemon HOME as soon as possible as it is hinted at that it won't be up for very long.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Will homebrew let me continue to play online? == | == Will homebrew let me continue to play online? == | ||
The official servers | The official servers will be going down permanently for everyone, homebrew will not grant you access to them. Instead, an alternate network, [https://pretendo.network Pretendo Network], is in development. | ||
== Can I use Pretendo Network without hacking? == | == Can I use Pretendo Network without hacking? == | ||
No, homebrew is required to play on Pretendo Network or any unofficial servers. | |||
== Will Pretendo Network work on Tiramisu? == | == Will Pretendo Network work on Tiramisu? == | ||
No, Pretendo has ended support for Tiramisu. You will need to use the Aroma environment to install it. | No, Pretendo has ended support for Tiramisu. You will need to use the Aroma environment to install it. | ||
== | == Is there something I can do to help Pretendo Network? == | ||
Yes, | Pretendo needs network dumps for games, so that it can recreate the servers. You can capture network dumps using your 3DS or Wii U. https://pretendo.network/docs/network-dumps | ||
== Can I still set up homebrew after the shutdown? == | |||
Yes, but certain exploits that depend on online services may not be available, such as Seedminer, which requires use of the Friend List. No Wii U exploits are affected by this. | |||
== What happens to the eShop? == | == What happens to the eShop? == | ||
Nintendo eShop is likely to stay available for downloading game updates and past purchases for a long time. Similarly, the Wii Shop Channel and DSi Shop are still online to download purchases many years later. | Nintendo eShop is likely to stay available for downloading game updates and past purchases for a long time. Similarly, the Wii Shop Channel and DSi Shop are still online to download purchases many years later. | ||
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== What about Pokémon Bank? == | == What about Pokémon Bank? == | ||
Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter will still work after the shutdown, but it is recommended to transfer to Pokémon HOME as early as possible, as it may not stay available for long<ref name=" | Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter will still work after the shutdown, but it is recommended to transfer to Pokémon HOME as early as possible, as it may not stay available for long<ref name=":0">https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1709614360904004012 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231005083547/https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1709614360904004012 archive])</ref>. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 07:27, 1 April 2024
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This page answers frequently asked questions about the discontinuation of online services for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U on April 8, 2024
, and its relation to homebrew.eShop funds can no longer be merged with a Nintendo Account. The deadline for merging funds was March 11th, 2024.
Read the official announcement on Nintendo Support.
What specifically will be ending?
These services will be discontinued:
- Online play for all software that uses Nintendo Network
- Nintendo Badge Arcade
- SpotPass
These services will continue working past the shutdown date:
Will homebrew let me continue to play online?
The official servers will be going down permanently for everyone, homebrew will not grant you access to them. Instead, an alternate network, Pretendo Network, is in development.
Can I use Pretendo Network without hacking?
No, homebrew is required to play on Pretendo Network or any unofficial servers.
Will Pretendo Network work on Tiramisu?
No, Pretendo has ended support for Tiramisu. You will need to use the Aroma environment to install it.
Is there something I can do to help Pretendo Network?
Pretendo needs network dumps for games, so that it can recreate the servers. You can capture network dumps using your 3DS or Wii U. https://pretendo.network/docs/network-dumps
Can I still set up homebrew after the shutdown?
Yes, but certain exploits that depend on online services may not be available, such as Seedminer, which requires use of the Friend List. No Wii U exploits are affected by this.
What happens to the eShop?
Nintendo eShop is likely to stay available for downloading game updates and past purchases for a long time. Similarly, the Wii Shop Channel and DSi Shop are still online to download purchases many years later.
What about System Transfer?
The System Transfer feature will continue to work for the foreseeable future.[1]
Will I still be able to update?
Just like the eShop, update servers are most likely going to be still accessible after the shutdown. Consoles like the Wii are still able to be updated. It is still recommended to update if CFW is installed on the console.
What about Pokémon Bank?
Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter will still work after the shutdown, but it is recommended to transfer to Pokémon HOME as early as possible, as it may not stay available for long[2].