Nintendo Network
The Nintendo Network is Nintendo's soon-to-be defunct online service which provides free online functionality for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems and their compatible games. Announced on January 26, 2012, at an investors' conference, it is Nintendo's second online service after Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Former president of Nintendo Satoru Iwata said, "Unlike Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which has been focused upon specific functionalities and concepts, we are aiming to establish a platform where various services available through the network for our consumers shall be connected via Nintendo Network service so that the company can make comprehensive proposals to consumers."
| Developer | Nintendo |
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| Type | Online service |
| Launch date | 3DS
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| Discontinued | April 8, 2024 |
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| Status | Online (will be shut down by April 8, 2024) |
On October 4, 2023, Nintendo announced the discontinuation of the service by early April 2024. It was later revealed that it will shut down on April 8, 2024, at 4 pm PDT.
The Nintendo Switch only uses the subscription-based Nintendo Switch Online service instead of using Nintendo Network as its online platform, although active Nintendo Network IDs could still be linked to the Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Accounts, but funds must be merged before March 11, 2024.