Nintendo Exhausts Supply Of Wii U Spare Parts In Japan, Repairs No Longer Accepted
Last year, Nintendo announced their intent to stop accepting repair requests for the Wii U console in Japan, due to challenges in securing spare parts for the retired console.
“Pretendo” Fan-Run Nintendo Network Replacement Now Available For Standard Wii U
Earlier this week, Nintendo pulled the plug on online services for the Wii U, rendering multiplayer features and other online functions unusable for the console.
Reminder: 3DS And WiiU Online Services Shut Down Today
Following the announcement a few months back, the end date for the 3DS and Wii U’s online services has finally arrived.
3DS And WiiU Online Services Will Shut Down On 8th April 2024
[Update] Newly Created 3DS And WiiU Accounts No Longer Able To Access Online Services
3DS And Wii U Online Services Will Shut Down In April 2024
Wii U Online Play For Splatoon And Mario Kart 8 Coming Back Online After Extensive Maintenance
Back in March 2023, Nintendo took down the online servers for the Wii U versions of Splatoon and Mario Kart 8 due to a security vulnerability that could allow hackers to take control of players’ consoles remotely.
Sony Reveals “Project Q”, A Wii U Gamepad-like Accessory For PS5
Sony has revealed a new accessory for its Playstation 5, with a very similar concept to Nintendo’s now-retired Wii U console.
Nintendo Japan Will End Support For Wii U Repairs Once Current Parts Inventory Runs Out
Some dire news for Wii U owners living in Japan.
Nintendo Japan Now Accepting Refunds For Unused WiiU/3DS Eshop Balance
Earlier this year, the WiiU and 3DS eshops officially closed down, with any unused credit balance being transferable to a Nintendo Account up until March 2024.