Why is Poke Transporter not working after eShop shutdown?

The Poke Transporter is not working after the eShop shutdown because it is no longer possible to download the application from the Nintendo 3DS eShop, and the service requires a Nintendo ID connection to function, which cannot be established without prior download and setup. The eShop shutdown in March 2023 marked the end of new downloads for Poke Transporter, although users who had previously downloaded it can still redownload it and use the service.

Understanding Poke Transporter and eShop Shutdown

To delve deeper into the issue, it’s essential to understand the relationship between Poke Transporter, Pokemon Bank, and the Nintendo 3DS eShop.

Poke Transporter Functionality

The Poke Transporter is a service designed to transfer Pokémon from older games to newer ones, specifically from Nintendo 3DS games to Nintendo Switch games through Pokémon Bank.

Impact of eShop Closure

The closure of the Nintendo 3DS eShop means that Poke Transporter can no longer be downloaded, and without it, the transfer of Pokémon from 3DS games to Switch games is significantly more complicated.

FAQs

1. Can I still download Pokémon Bank after the eShop closure? No, Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter are no longer available for download from the Nintendo eShop after its closure in March 2023.

2. How do I transfer Pokémon without Pokémon Bank? You can use Pokémon HOME to transfer Pokémon between games, but you need to have previously downloaded and set up Pokémon Bank or have access to the GO Transporter for transfers from Pokémon GO.

3. Is Pokémon Transporter gone? Poké Transporter is no longer available for new downloads due to the eShop closure, but existing users can still redownload it.

4. How do I update my Poke Transporter? To update Poke Transporter, ensure your Nintendo 3DS is connected to the internet, perform a system update, and then download the Poke Transporter update from the HOME Menu or Nintendo eShop.

5. What games are compatible with Poke Transporter? Poke Transporter is compatible with Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, White 2, and the Virtual Console versions of Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, and others.

6. Can I still transfer Pokémon from 3DS to Switch? Yes, you can still transfer Pokémon from 3DS to Switch using Pokémon Bank and Pokémon HOME, if you had previously set up these services.

7. What happens after the eShop closes? After the eShop closure, you cannot purchase new games, DLC, or download free software, but you can still redownload previously purchased content and receive software updates.

8. Can you play online after eShop closes? Yes, online play and redownloading of previously purchased games and DLC will still be possible after the eShop closure.

9. Can you download Pokémon Transporter after March 2023? No, Poké Transporter is no longer available for download after the eShop closure in March 2023, except for users who had previously downloaded it.

10. Do you need Poké Transporter for Pokémon HOME? No, Poké Transporter is not required for Pokémon HOME, but you need Pokémon Bank or the GO Transporter for certain transfers.

11. How long is Pokémon Bank free for? Pokémon Bank is free to use after the eShop closure, as long as you downloaded it before the closure.

12. Where do you download Pokémon Transporter? Poké Transporter could be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop before its closure.

13. Can you get Pokémon Transporter for free? Although Poké Transporter is technically free after the eShop closure, it can no longer be downloaded without a prior download history.

14. How much longer will Pokémon be around? The Pokémon franchise will continue beyond 2023, with new characters and storylines, although the adventures of Ash Ketchum and Pikachu will conclude.

15. Can you transfer illegal Pokémon to Pokémon Bank? Pokémon Bank will not allow the transfer of illegal or hacked Pokémon, and while it may not ban you for attempting to do so, it will prevent the transfer of such Pokémon.