Millions of Nintendo owners about to lose popular service – is your console on the list? | Gaming | Entertainment [Video]

In a move that will affect millions of people, Nintendo is about to take the Wii U and 3DS offline for good. After previously closing down the Wii U and 3DS eShops, the company is removing the ability to play games online. This means games like the original Mario Maker and its 3DS counterpart will no longer support online play or level sharing. Likewise, 3DS and Wii U Monster Hunter games will no longer be playable with friends online. Online support for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U will officially come to an end at midnight BST UK time on April 9, so consider this your final chance to sample the best the consoles have to offer before it’s too late.