In a strange design decision, up until now the Wii U and 3DS used different account systems. This meant that you eShop accounts, or even games you could cross-play, were completely separate. Now, at last, Nintendo has announced a cross-platform account system.
During their Nintendo direct, Nintendo announced that the upcoming update for 3DS will implement this new account system. This firmware update is coming in December and will allow users to link the Nintendo Network ID they use on the Wii U to their 3DS.
However, this doesn’t mean that it’s a complete cross-platform account system. At first, it will only combine eShop account balances. However, they did promise more services in the future. Additionally, this system update will add the Wii U Miiverse to 3DS. Also, the 3DS is getting a YouTube app.
I hope this is the first step towards unifying the Nintendo experience. I love my 3DS, and some games can be played on Wii U or 3DS – it would be wonderful if the games could share save data more easily and intuitively. Also, this could open up opportunities for quick and easy cross play similar to what Sony has done with the PSVita and PS4.
Last Updated: November 14, 2013
TiMsTeR1033
November 14, 2013 at 08:08
*yawn* sorry Zoe I don’t think many care about this to be honest..
Hammersteyn
November 14, 2013 at 08:11
But you must care about Zoe, why else would you comment then? (????)? ?
TiMsTeR1033
November 14, 2013 at 08:14
hahaha I am just a nice guy and wanted her to have at least 1 comment for this article.
Her Highness the Hipster
November 14, 2013 at 08:14
LOL. so sweet of @timster1033:disqus to comment even when he doesn’t care 🙂
Admiral Chief Wang
November 14, 2013 at 08:20
Such a tease 😛
John's (JJ's) Annihilation
November 14, 2013 at 08:27
Wait, Timmeh? A tease? I can believe that.
TiMsTeR1033
November 14, 2013 at 08:28
It is too early for this man…
John's (JJ's) Annihilation
November 14, 2013 at 08:39
To quote your previous comment: “se gat”
John's (JJ's) Annihilation
November 14, 2013 at 08:26
Hehehe
TiMsTeR1033
November 14, 2013 at 08:27
hehehehe se gat!
Unavengedavo(aka. IceCreamMan)
November 14, 2013 at 08:11
I still don’t think that this would save the Wii U though
Hammersteyn
November 14, 2013 at 08:12
Too little too late comes to mind. How many WIIUs will still be selling after the X1 and PS4 launches out the gate>
Tarisma
November 14, 2013 at 08:19
hopefully a few with a massive price drop. I’m still keen to pick one up
Umar Moe Moe
November 14, 2013 at 08:21
Same here, and you know…WiiU has a better library than next gen lol……
TiMsTeR1033
November 14, 2013 at 08:23
I still am tempted to get Wii U just for new mario game!
Umar Moe Moe
November 14, 2013 at 08:24
Yeah, the new Mario game looks spectacular
TiMsTeR1033
November 14, 2013 at 08:26
Only catch is I don’t see Wii U’s in stores any more so umm yeah. I think only look and listen sells them now a days mainly I THINK…
Umar Moe Moe
November 14, 2013 at 08:27
Can always buy online
TiMsTeR1033
November 14, 2013 at 08:27
I have a secret… *whispers never bought online before*
Umar Moe Moe
November 14, 2013 at 08:29
Online Virgin I see, well, hopefully your first time will be pleasant with speedy delivery ;P
TiMsTeR1033
November 14, 2013 at 08:32
I tend to not like waiting. I want something in store I go and buy it then and there… Waiting would only add stress and worry. Plus had family members credit card abused by hackers who bought a ton of games at gamestop.. So um yeah just a little cautious with Online purchasing.
Umar Moe Moe
November 14, 2013 at 08:34
I buy online all the time as I’m lazy as all hell. Sites like PayU hell in making online purchases safe with sites like Kalahari. It’s convenient. But I understand though
Hammersteyn
November 14, 2013 at 08:35
I miss Mario
Umar Moe Moe
November 14, 2013 at 08:36
He’s still alive and kicking lol
Tarisma
November 14, 2013 at 08:25
Ya, there are some quite interesting games, also I’m guessing that its going to get some awesome JRPG’s
Umar Moe Moe
November 14, 2013 at 08:27
Yeah, Eagerly awaiting X and Fire Emblem X SMT. But gonna wait for a price drop
HvR
November 14, 2013 at 08:47
Is there anybody left selling WiiU in South Africa? Most retailers sold out there remaining stock for R999 in June/July and stopped selling them.
Tarisma
November 14, 2013 at 08:49
That was just toys r us. I have seen a couple walking around malls etc. In the end I will probably get one off gum tree
Admiral Chief Wang
November 14, 2013 at 08:21
Wii U makes me think of
“WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE………………..OE”
TiMsTeR1033
November 14, 2013 at 08:23
I have no idea what you are trying to say….
Admiral Chief Wang
November 14, 2013 at 08:36
As in wheeeeeeeeee (fun) OE (fail)
TiMsTeR1033
November 14, 2013 at 08:37
*shakes head*
John's (JJ's) Annihilation
November 14, 2013 at 08:40
I thought it was an ambulance
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 14, 2013 at 08:43
It makes me think of this:
Umar Moe Moe
November 14, 2013 at 08:13
Nice, never too late. Glad Nintendo are finally waking up 🙂
Umar Moe Moe
November 14, 2013 at 08:23
If I had to choose right now between PS4 and X1 and wiiU, I would go with wiiU, seriously, Next gen games are not at all impressive so far. Watch Dogs, Ass Creed, Ghosts, BF4, I can play that on my PC…
Hammersteyn
November 14, 2013 at 08:37
Dude check this out
Umar Moe Moe
November 14, 2013 at 08:39
ROFLOL!!!!! Too awesome!