Netflix to drop support for Nintendo Wii U, 3DS after June 30

Source: Nintendo Enthusiast

If you still use your Nintendo Wii U or 3DS to watch Netflix videos, your days are numbered. The streaming service will discontinue support for the two consoles on June 30, 2021. Netflix already pulled the app from the eShop, so you can't even download it (unless it's already associated with your account). If you have it on your console, it will still be usable until the end of June. Now, we're wondering when Netflix and Nintendo will work on the version of the app for the Nintendo Switch.

Source: Engadget

PayPal is now a payment option for Nintendo eShop accounts

If you own a Nintendo Switch and use the Nintendo eShop, there’s now one more payment method you can use. PayPal just announced that the option will be available in select countries (including Canada) for funding Nintendo eShop accounts and buying games and other content on the Nintendo Switch. Aside from that, it can also be used on Nintendo’s official website to add funds for buying software for Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch.

The other countries the PayPal payment option will be available for include: Japan, USA, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, UK, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.

Sony surpasses Nintendo in game console sales for FY2013

It’s been a long time coming but now Sony has managed to overtake Japanese rival Nintendo in the game console market for the 2013 fiscal year. Sony was able to sell 18.7 million consoles which is a few million more than Nintendo’s 16.3 million figure. These sales reflect current generation consoles like the Sony PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Wii U as well as previous generation machines like the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Sony PS 3, and Sony PS Vita. We’re hoping this isn’t the start of Nintendo’s descent but it’s not looking good at the moment.

Source: Ubergizmo

Meet Nintendo's Wii U, coming in 2012

The newly announced replacement to the Wii, the Wii U, features a new controller which has a touchscreen interface that can continue a gaming session even when the TV is off. It will be compatible with all games and controllers for the Wii and will also feature motion control, along with video chat. Internet browsing is also promised. As for the console itself, hit jump for a full set of specs.

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