What exactly does “retro gaming” refer to? People will often commonly agree that systems such as the SNES and Genesis are retro consoles. What about newer consoles such as the Nintendo 3DS & Wii U? With the upcoming closure of the 3DS & Wii U eShop in just over a month, this raises the question. Of course, players will still be able to re-download titles that have already been purchased, but shopping functions will no longer be accessible. However, this essentially marks the end for the 3DS & Wii U.
So, does the end of the 3DS & Wii U eShop make the handheld a retro console? The answer to this question may not be so simple. At what point does a console become “retro”?
