Nintendo has announced it will cease digital game purchases on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems in March 2023.

From that date onwards, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in the Nintendo eShop for either system, or download free content, including game demos.

According to Nintendo, after late March 2023 and “for the foreseeable future”, it will still be possible to redownload games and DLC, receive software updates and play online on Wii U and 3DS.

“This is part of the natural lifecycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time,” the company said.