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Nintendo Has Scheduled 3DS And Switch Maintenance For This Week
Nintendo has scheduled network maintenance for the 3DS, Switch and Nintendo Store app this week. The 3DS work is notable because its online services were shut down in 2024, though Nintendo has continued maintenance that can affect players reinstalling games.
The 3DS maintenance is due to last two hours, starting at 10pm GMT. Switch work covers user and save data transfers, as well as cloud save data for Nintendo Switch Online, while the Nintendo Store app will also undergo maintenance; the article says the work is intended to address technical issues.
In short
- 3DS network maintenance lasts two hours.
- Switch transfer and cloud save services are also affected.
- Nintendo Store app maintenance is scheduled this week.
Explained simply
Nintendo makes the 3DS and Switch, two generations of handheld games consoles, and runs online services that let players manage accounts, transfer data and access some games. The 3DS eShop and online play services closed in 2024, but some functions, including downloading games already purchased, have continued.
Nintendo Switch Online is a paid subscription that includes cloud storage for game saves, while players can also transfer user accounts and save data between consoles. These services matter to people setting up a new console, restoring a game or keeping progress safe.