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Nintendo Network's Final Farewell as Last 3DS User Disconnects

The Nintendo Network's legacy ends after a dedicated player kept the servers alive for 210 days post-shutdown.

  • The Nintendo Network for 3DS and Wii U officially ended after the last user, Fishguy6564, disconnected following a system crash.
  • Fishguy6564 was known for keeping a Mario Kart 7 lobby active for nearly seven months after Nintendo's April shutdown.
  • Efforts to maintain connectivity included a patch and bots racing to prevent the lobby from closing.
  • The community paid tribute to both the Nintendo Network and Fishguy6564's dedication to preserving its legacy.
  • Despite the shutdown, the Pokemon Bank app remains operational on the 3DS, with no plans for discontinuation yet.
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