Nintendo Has Scheduled 3DS And Switch Maintenance For This Week
Nintendo has announced its weekly network maintenance schedule, which includes work on both the Nintendo 3DS and Switch systems. Most notably, the 3DS will be receiving maintenance despite the platform’s online servers being shut down more than two years ago in April 2024.
The 3DS maintenance is scheduled for approximately two hours, running from 10pm GMT / 11pm CET / 3pm PT. The continued maintenance of a discontinued platform with no active online services demonstrates Nintendo’s commitment to supporting legacy hardware infrastructure.
The inclusion of the 3DS in regular maintenance windows, even after the closure of its online services, suggests Nintendo maintains the system’s core infrastructure or prepares for potential future needs. This is notable given that many gaming companies completely discontinue support for older platforms once online services are shut down.
The Switch maintenance mentioned in the title continues Nintendo’s standard practice of regular system updates and network maintenance to ensure platform stability and security. These maintenance windows reflect Nintendo’s ongoing approach to supporting its hardware platforms across multiple generations.