Do all eShop cards work on 3DS?

As of August 29, 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

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Why did Nintendo discontinue 3DS?

While Nintendo initially insisted it was not a “replacement” for the 3DS, declining support and sales meant the venerable handheld’s time was limited. In the year to March 2020, only 69,000 3DS consoles were sold.

Can I still buy 3DS games?

Broadly, it means that you won’t be able to buy or download new games on the 3DS or Wii U eShop after 27th March 2023, and you also won’t be able to purchase in-game content, download demos or free-to-play software, redeem download codes, or add funds to your account on 3DS or Wii U.

Are Nintendo eShop Cards Universal?

Currently Nintendo eShop cards are universally compatible across multiple Nintendo platforms, including the entire Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS/2DS, and Nintendo Wii U family of consoles. In fact, Nintendo has gone so far as to consolidate your Nintendo eShop balance across all of its ecosystems.

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Can you still add funds to 3DS?

The 3DS eShop no longer allows adding funds with credit cards or gift cards. If you have funds already available on the 3DS eShop, you can still spend the money — and you can add funds through other methods. By linking Nintendo accounts, you’ll be able to add funds which will then appear on the 3DS eShop.