

Retronauts Episode 449: 3DS and Wii U Deathbed Recommendations
Apr 18, 2022
Jeremy Parish, Chris Kohler, and Eric Caoili discuss the closure of Nintendo's 3DS and Wii U eShops, the importance of physical media, the success of the 3DS, game recommendations, the magic of 'A Link Between Worlds', the decline of stereoscopic 3D on the 3DS, RPGs on the 3DS and Wii U, and the retro status of the 3DS. Support Retronauts on Patreon for more exclusive content.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Physical Media and Inaccessibility of Digital-only Games
03:57 • 26min
Success of the 3DS and Desire for '3D Land' Port
29:43 • 5min
The Impact of Fire Emblem Awakening
34:48 • 5min
Game Recommendations for DSi and 3DS
40:18 • 30min
The Magic of 'A Link Between Worlds' and Other Zelda Handheld Games
01:09:51 • 2min
Launch games and the decline of stereoscopic 3D on the 3DS
01:12:20 • 3min
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U RPGs
01:15:05 • 27min
Appreciation, Retro Systems, and Support
01:41:39 • 5min