Will you still be able to redownload 3ds games?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.

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2023-01-15 12:43:10

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Can you play nintendo 3ds games on switch?
No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
2024-02-07 07:27:11

Can you play ds or 3ds games on switch?
No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
2024-01-17 14:26:39

Will i still be able to redownload 3ds games after eshop closes?
If someone visits Nintendo eShop and wants to download something on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family systems after March 27, 2023, what are they able to do? On both platforms, users are still able to: Redownload content they own. Download existing software updates.
2024-01-01 06:02:26

Can a ds emulator play 3ds games?
Can I play Nintendo 3DS games on my Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL? No, this is not possible.
2023-03-02 12:54:29

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