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Nintendo No Longer Repairing The Original 3DS System

May 8, 2017 by Jordan Coetsee

And so it begins.

Looking like Nintendo are aiming at phasing out the long standing 3DS console. News just came in today that Nintendo will no longer be offering repair support for the original 3DS.

In short, if you are holding a Nintendo 3DS old model, then you can no longer contact a service officer in case of failure, but you can always rely on specialized shops for its repairs. “Nintendo no longer offers factory repairs for the original Nintendo 3DS system,” can be read from the official website of Nintendo.

Originally released back in 2011, The 3DS has been out for just over 6 years, with the selling point being stereoscopic gaming (hence 3DS). Now Nintendo have recently announced 3DS XL and 2DS XL versions of the original console featuring a more ergonomic design and new capabilities. With the release of this latest console, Nintendo has announced a new line-up of awesome titles for the buffed up 3DS XL.

Play the deep library of #3DS games & upcoming titles like Ever Oasis, Miitopia, and Hey! Pikmin in 2D with the New Nintendo 2DS XL system! pic.twitter.com/BeXuqEbfmT

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 5, 2017

In the infographics, presented in the tweet, you can see the imminent arrival of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia for May of this year, plus a long list of games for this summer like Ever Oasis and Hey! Pikmin, until the arrival of Fire Emblem Warriors scheduled for fall this year.

Will you be picking up the 3DS XL? Let us know in the comments.

 

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