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* Needs more Wii U-focused info, as I am only knowledgeable about 3DS | * Needs more Wii U-focused info, as I am only knowledgeable about 3DS | ||
}}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 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. | 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 are discontinued: | ||
* Online play for all software that uses Nintendo Network | * Online play for all software that uses Nintendo Network | ||
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== Can I hack my console after the online shutdown? == | == Can I hack my console after the online shutdown? == | ||
Yes, current console modding methods | Yes, current console modding methods are not be affected by the shutdown, and will continue to work long after the shutdown. | ||
== Can I still use the browser after the online shutdown? == | == Can I still use the browser after the online shutdown? == | ||
Yes, you can still use the browser on both Nintendo 3DS and | Yes, you can still use the browser on both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U consoles after the shutdown, as these do not depend on the Nintendo Network in any way. | ||
== Will homebrew let me continue to play online? == | == Will homebrew let me continue to play online? == | ||
The official servers | The official servers are 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? == | ||
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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? == | <!--== 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 | 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? == | == Can I still set up homebrew after the shutdown? == |