Nintendo's eShop Closure Leads to Surge in 3DS Game Sales

Despite the closure of the eShop, Nintendo has sold over 200,000 3DS games in the past three months, indicating a dedicated fanbase for the discontinued handheld console. While hardware sales remained steady, software sales saw a slight increase. The closure of the eShop means that these sales were likely physical copies of games, making it harder to find older and rare titles. Nintendo continues to support the console's online servers, allowing multiplayer gameplay, but it's unclear how long this will last. The top-selling 3DS games include Mario Kart 7, various Pokémon titles, New Super Mario Bros. 2, and Animal Crossing: New Leaf.