Nintendo ends Wii U repairs
Nintendo has ceased Wii U repairs due to parts unavailability, following server shutdown. The console, released in 2012, struggled in sales but had unique features like the Gamepad. Nintendo plans to announce a Switch successor by March 2025. Users are urged to care for their consoles.
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Nintendo has officially announced the end of repairs for the Wii U console due to a lack of available parts. This decision follows the earlier shutdown of Wii U servers, marking the end of multiplayer and other services for the console. The Wii U, released in 2012 as a successor to the Wii, struggled to gain popularity and sold only 13.56 million units. It was eventually replaced by the highly successful Nintendo Switch. The Wii U's unique features included the Gamepad with a built-in touchscreen and exclusive first-party games like Splatoon and Mario Kart 8. Despite its limited success, the Wii U garnered a dedicated fan base for its quirky and fun gameplay experience. Nintendo is expected to announce the successor to the Switch before March 2025. Players still using the Wii U are advised to take extra care of their consoles as repairs will no longer be available.
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