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'''Digital storefront shutdowns''', or the practice of discontinuing online storefronts for consoles and other devices, has become increasingly common. This often results in the removal of games exclusive to these platforms, such as ''Pokémon Picross'' for the Nintendo 3DS, ''Battlezone'' for the Xbox 360, and the PlayStation Portable (PSP) remasters of classic ''Final Fantasy'' titles. These shutdowns leave many games inaccessible to new users, raising concerns over digital preservation and the long-term viable usage of digital-only content. Especially as more recent closures mean that access to games that are reliant on servers end up being affected by these storefront closures.

'''Digital storefront shutdowns''', or the practice of discontinuing online storefronts for consoles and other devices, has become increasingly common. This often results in the removal of games exclusive to these platforms, such as ''Pokémon Picross'' for the Nintendo 3DS, ''Battlezone'' for the Xbox 360, and the PlayStation Portable (PSP) remasters of classic ''Final Fantasy'' titles.{{Citation needed}} These shutdowns leave many games inaccessible to new users, raising concerns over digital preservation and the long-term viable usage of digital-only content. Especially as more recent closures mean that access to games that are reliant on servers end up being affected by these storefront closures.{{Clarify}}

==Why this is a problem==

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===Wii Shop Channel (2006–2019)===

The '''Wii Shop Channel''', launched in 2006, allowed Nintendo Wii users to purchase and download a variety of content, including Virtual Console games, WiiWare titles, and other downloadable content. Users could load their accounts with '''Wii Points,''' a virtual currency, to make purchases. This system offered access to a diverse library of classic games and indie releases, however the service was officially shut down in 2019, and with it, many of the games and content became inaccessible.

The '''Wii Shop Channel''', launched in 2006, allowed Nintendo Wii users to purchase and download a variety of content, including Virtual Console games, WiiWare titles, and other downloadable content. Users could load their accounts with '''Wii Points,''' a virtual currency, to make purchases. This system offered access to a diverse library of classic games and indie releases, however the service was officially shut down in 2019, and with it, many of the games and content became inaccessible.{{Citation needed}}

===Wii U/3DS eShops (2012–2023)===

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-'''Digital storefront shutdowns''', or the practice of discontinuing online storefronts for consoles and other devices, has become increasingly common. This often results in the removal of games exclusive to these platforms, such as ''Pokémon Picross'' for the Nintendo 3DS, ''Battlezone'' for the Xbox 360, and the PlayStation Portable (PSP) remasters of classic ''Final Fantasy'' titles. These shutdowns leave many games inaccessible to new users, raising concerns over digital preservation and the long-term viable usage of digital-only content. Especially as more recent closures mean that access to games that are reliant on servers end up being affected by these storefront closures.
+'''Digital storefront shutdowns''', or the practice of discontinuing online storefronts for consoles and other devices, has become increasingly common. This often results in the removal of games exclusive to these platforms, such as ''Pokémon Picross'' for the Nintendo 3DS, ''Battlezone'' for the Xbox 360, and the PlayStation Portable (PSP) remasters of classic ''Final Fantasy'' titles.{{Citation needed}} These shutdowns leave many games inaccessible to new users, raising concerns over digital preservation and the long-term viable usage of digital-only content. Especially as more recent closures mean that access to games that are reliant on servers end up being affected by these storefront closures.{{Clarify}}
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 ===Wii Shop Channel (2006–2019)===
-The '''Wii Shop Channel''', launched in 2006, allowed Nintendo Wii users to purchase and download a variety of content, including Virtual Console games, WiiWare titles, and other downloadable content. Users could load their accounts with '''Wii Points,''' a virtual currency, to make purchases. This system offered access to a diverse library of classic games and indie releases, however the service was officially shut down in 2019, and with it, many of the games and content became inaccessible.
+The '''Wii Shop Channel''', launched in 2006, allowed Nintendo Wii users to purchase and download a variety of content, including Virtual Console games, WiiWare titles, and other downloadable content. Users could load their accounts with '''Wii Points,''' a virtual currency, to make purchases. This system offered access to a diverse library of classic games and indie releases, however the service was officially shut down in 2019, and with it, many of the games and content became inaccessible.{{Citation needed}}
 ===Wii U/3DS eShops (2012–2023)<!-- Consider discussing making a new post for this -->===