
With the online services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U set to shut down permanently on April 8, fans are expressing their dismay on social media platforms. The Japanese video game company has announced the discontinuation of online play and communications for the 13-year-old 3DS and the 12-year-old Wii U consoles.
Nintendo's Japanese support account on Twitter recently reminded its followers of the impending shutdown, advising them to download any necessary content before the deadline. However, this news has evoked a sense of nostalgia and sadness among some gamers.