[Hardensoul]

The store was ran by Tencent.

Nintendo Switch Online Services Will End In China In 2026

Tencent pulls the plug

www.nintendolife.com

 

[TaySan]

From the article, it sounds like Nintendo had a conflict with one of its partners in China and that's why they are closing shop early

 

[Sean Mirrsen]

From the article, it sounds like Nintendo had a conflict with one of its partners in China and that's why they are closing shop early

Or could just be the usual "sanctions campaign" like with the same closure in Russia.

 

[Mickmrly]

It seems that China and Nintendo are just not a good match. At least Nintendo can still sell hardware there either directly or indirectly.

 

[Hardensoul]

From the article, it sounds like Nintendo had a conflict with one of its partners in China and that's why they are closing shop early

With the new regulations. Nintendo maybe done with China. Anyways, most Switches are imported and use other region shop account instead of the Chinese eShop ran by Tencent. The Chinese eShop was too restrictive compared to eShop in other regions.

New Draft Gaming Regulations in China – The Story so Far (as of Jan. 9, 2024)

The National Press and Publication Administration of China (NPPA) published a draft guideline titled “Measures for the Administration of Online Games” on December 22, 2023. The draft regulations consolidate existing regulations into one document and introduce new clarifications and amendments...

nikopartners.com

 

[AJUMP23]

Sucks for the Chinese. But with all the piracy there I wonder if Nintendo is just as litigious as here.