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Keyboards of previous generations lose support over time and some of their apps stop working. Nintendo systems are no exception, the Wii U and 3DS have lost some of their most attractive apps.
To put this into consideration, the YouTube app stopped working on the 3DS as of September 3, 2019. Something similar happened with the Wii U, where the video platform stopped working from the browser.
We have bad news for you if you use either console to enjoy Netflix series and movies, as the streaming service recently lost all its support on both platforms. This worries some Nintendo fans, as the Switch has yet to officially receive the app.
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Netflix stops working on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
The end of Netflix on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS came as no complete surprise to gamers, with Nintendo warning of the end of service since 2020, the year its app was removed from the eShop for both platforms.
Likewise, the company has warned that the days of playing Netflix have been numbered on its consoles. The deadline arrived this week, so the service can no longer be used in systems since last Wednesday, July 30.
Through its support site, Nintendo has thanked users of the app for their support over the years; However, it did not provide an alternative for players to enjoy the service in any of its systems.
Netflix is not running and looks like it won’t be coming any time soon قريب
Switch owners have been waiting since 2017 for popular apps to arrive on their hybrid console, including Netflix. However, Nintendo has kept them away from the eShop for a reason.
Scott Merer, CEO of Netflix, revealed that his app wasn’t running because it wasn’t a priority for Nintendo. He also noted that there was a very good relationship between the companies, so he left the doors open for the launch of the app.
Despite this, the Switch still lacks apps from major services like Netflix. Instead, it received strange applications such as an expensive calculator, xylophone, and notepad.
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