Nintendo is ending repairs of the original Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL a few weeks earlier than expected in Japan. That February announcement reportedly led to more units than expected to be sent in for ...

Nintendo will no longer repair Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL consoles in Japan. As detailed in a site update, the company has made the decision due to an increased difficulty in securing parts.

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Nintendo has dominated the video game industry. It’s become a behemoth of a company and a staple for so many iconic video game console platforms and video game titles. While the company has come a ...

Nintendo has run out of spare parts needed to repair the original Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL in Japan. As such, the company had to stop accepting repairs of the portable consoles earlier than expected.

Nintendo posted a new tweet on its Japanese customer support account, assuring 3DS owners that the online Nintendo Network and eShop services will still be available even after the first models have ...

On Thursday, September 4, Nintendo announced that it was officially ending repair services for the old New Nintendo 2DS XL. The publisher made the announcement on its Japanese customer website. The ...

If you’ve been eyeing the retro Nintendo market in 2026, you’ve likely noticed something startling: used 3DS consoles are now commanding prices that rival the latest Switch 2. What was once a $200 ...

Once discontinued in 2020, the Nintendo 3DS has re-emerged as a sought-after handheld in 2026, driven by collector demand, active repair culture, and a celebrated game library. Rising resale values, ...