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Nintendo No Longer Able To Repair ‘New Nintendo 3DS’ Consoles, Effective Immediately | Retro Dodo (retrododo.com)

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Nintendo's Japanese customer service centre has announced that they are no longer able to repair "New Nintendo 3DS" consoles, effective immediately. This means that the New Nintendo 3DS system (KTR-001) is now out of warranty for repairs as parts required for repairs have run out. Despite the New 3DS being discontinued in 2017, it's commendable how long support has lasted.

Do you own a "New Nintendo 3DS"? Will you be effected by this news?

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[–] Megaphauna 23 points 2 months ago

Not sure what the rules are in Japan but I'm almost sure they have to supply parts and repair for 7 years after discontinuation in the EU. So, it's the bare minimum really, hardly commendable.

The aftermarket will keep these things going with spares no doubt.