Chinese Nintendo Switch users in limbo as Tencent winds down online services for console
Tencent Holdings will gradually cut off online sales and services for the Chinese version of the Nintendo Switch console from 2026, potentially affecting millions of users in the world's second-largest video gaming market.
Nintendo Shutting Down Chinese Switch eShop
Nintendo Switch eShop in China closing on March 31, 2026: no new game purchases after that date. Nintendo partnered with Tencent for China release due to region locks and approval of games in the market. Digital games trend increasing globally: potential for future worldwide eShop shutdown.
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