The Last 3DS Online Player Has Final Stand As System Goes Dark

As a gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia and admiration for Fishguy6564. His dedication to keeping the Nintendo 3DS servers alive for over 200 days is nothing short of heroic in this digital age where everything seems disposable.


After a prolonged operation that extended beyond the initially planned closure date by 210 days, Nintendo’s 3DS and Wii U online services have officially ceased to exist. This lengthy service was made possible by the tireless efforts of dedicated fans worldwide. In the end, only one player remained active, but a system failure ultimately marked the conclusion of online gaming for the 3DS.

As a dedicated fan and fellow gamer, let me rephrase that statement: I, like many others, didn’t stop playing until the final moment when Nintendo Network was officially shut down. However, it’s clear that Fishguy6564 stood out in his persistence and success, managing to keep the game alive for longer than most. On Sunday morning, he tweeted, “It’s over. Rest in peace, Nintendo Network,” along with a screenshot of his 3DS showing an error message.

It’s over. Rest in peace, Nintendo Network.

— Fishguy6564 (@fishguy6564) November 4, 2024

In an interview with GamesRadar last August, Fishguy6564 shared that he could continue playing indefinitely under one condition: if the 3DS ever stopped functioning. Regrettably, this is exactly what happened.

As a dedicated gaming enthusiast, I wasn’t the sole player preserving these thrilling virtual tracks. Instead, my comrade, Marioiscool246, and I shared an unwavering mission: to maintain a vibrant lobby for as long as the game would allow. We achieved this by implementing a patch that was rumored to thwart the demise of a lobby. Essentially, we brought two bots to life, programmed to race in perpetuity, keeping our shared gaming world alive and bustling.

Following the crash of Marioiscool246’s 3DS in May, Fishguy6564 persisted for an astonishing six and a half months. As late as August, he found himself amazed at how long it managed to keep going. “What a rollercoaster ride it’s been,” he concluded.

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2024-11-04 19:39