Nintendo ending online services for 3DS and Wii U in April 2024

Nintendo announced it will shut down online services like multiplayer gaming for 3DS and Wii U in April 2024.
The shutdown includes features like online play, rankings, and data distribution across both systems.
Exceptions are Pokémon Bank, software downloads, and local StreetPass connections on 3DS.
Nintendo said services could end earlier than planned if unforeseen events occur.
The move raises concerns about preserving legacy games and gameplay requiring online services.