Nintendo’s 3DS discontinuation marks the end of an era for handheld gaming
While yesterday’sPlayStation 5 launch announcementmarked an exciting moment for the future of gaming, Nintendo quietly put an end to the era of dedicated, portable gaming devices. The company confirmed that it has discontinued production of theNintendo 3DSfamily of handhelds. On paper, the decision is a no-brainer. The Nintendo Switch is a massive success for the company, bringing the worlds of console and handheld gaming together. While Nintendo maintained its position that the Switch was not a replacement for the 3DS over the years — reiterating that point last year when theSwitch Litelaunched — it had become increasingly clear that the 3DS was outdated within Nintendo’s new strategy....