{"id":127367,"date":"2022-08-18T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-136088"},"modified":"2022-08-18T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T15:00:00","slug":"guide-best-3ds-and-wii-u-dlc-you-should-get-before-the-eshops-close-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/08\/18\/guide-best-3ds-and-wii-u-dlc-you-should-get-before-the-eshops-close-forever\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide: Best 3DS And Wii U DLC You Should Get Before The eShops Close Forever"},"content":{"rendered":"
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So. The 3DS and Wii U eShops are closing. You probably got that from the title. The full closure will be on the 27th March, 2023, with some games becoming unavailable even before that. We’ve got the full rundown on the closure here:<\/p>\n

Of course, you can still add credit with 3DS and Wii U eShop cards until August 29th, and if you link your Nintendo account to your Switch account, you can add credit until March 2023, so there’s not a massive rush, depending on how you want to add funds. We’ve got a guide for that too, with a bonus discount:<\/p>\n

We’ve also got a guide to the best Wii U, 3DS, and DSiWare exclusive games you should get:<\/p>\n

But, of course, many games on the 3DS and Wii U eShops have downloadable content that will also sink with the SS eShop when it goes down. So, we’ve compiled yet another<\/em> list for you, this time, just for the free and paid DLC that you can nab from the Wii U and 3DS eShops. It’s not an exhaustive<\/em> list, but it covers the stuff we think is best to get \u2014 and we hope you find something of interest!<\/p>\n

Alright, let’s get listing…<\/p>\n

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\"Fantasy<\/div>\n

\"Fantasy<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publisher: <\/span>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ Developer: <\/span>Level-5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/span>24th Oct 2014 (USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ 26th Sep 2014 (UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Cost:<\/strong> \u00a37.19 \/ \u20ac7.99 \/ $8.99<\/p>\n

Out of all the DLC you can get on 3DS, the Fantasy Life<\/a> one is perhaps the best bang-for-your-buck. Origin Island \u2014 which can only be accessed once you’ve purchased the DLC, finished the main story, and reached level 50 \u2014 adds six new areas, new characters, enemies, and materials to make new weapons, a whole bunch of new story, and a bunch of new characters. In short, it about doubles the length of the game \u2014 and adds co-op!<\/p>\n

Please note that some external links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our FTC Disclosure<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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\"Xenoblade<\/div>\n

\"Xenoblade<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publisher: <\/span>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ Developer: <\/span>Monolith Soft<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/span>4th Dec 2015 (USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ 4th Dec 2015 (UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

Xenoblade Chronicles X<\/a> on the Wii U doesn’t have paid DLC (all of the Japanese DLC is included by default in the Western release), but there are optional downloadable packs that improve the performance of the game, fixing things like texture pop-ins and adding HD textures. They’re worth grabbing for anyone with a disc copy of the game, but be aware that they’re quite large in terms of file size, so you can skip them if you’d rather just have more games.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Phoenix<\/div>\n

\"Phoenix<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publisher: <\/span>Capcom<\/strong> \/ Developer: <\/span>Capcom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/span>8th Sep 2016 (USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ 8th Sep 2016 (UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Spirit of Justice<\/a> offers three paid DLC chapters \u2014 two are jokey, 30-minute long stories, and the third is a full case. You’ll be able to play each of these once you’ve finished the first case of the game. Note that Spirit of Justice is a 3DS eShop only<\/em> release, so unless you want to grab it on iOS, this is the only place you can get it!<\/p>\n

Here’s a summary of each:<\/p>\n

Phoenix Wright: Asinine Attorney<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong><\/strong> $3.99 \/ \u00a33.59 \/ \u20ac3.99<\/p>\n

Phoenix has to prove that Pearl Fey is Princess Rayfa in order to buy more time for a rescue operation. It’s quite hands-off, and only gives you two pieces of evidence to present during your trial. This also comes with a 3DS theme.<\/p>\n

Apollo Justice: Asinine Attorney<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $3.99 \/ \u00a33.59 \/ \u20ac3.99<\/p>\n

Another short story, Apollo has to go toe-to-toe with Klavier Gavin to argue that Princess Rayfa should be allowed one more day in America. Not quite as hands-off as Phoenix’s mini-case, but does involve more evidence and more action. Comes with a 3DS theme.<\/p>\n

Turnabout Time Traveler<\/strong>
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Cost:<\/strong> $5.99 \/ \u00a35.39 \/ \u20ac5.99<\/p>\n

A full-length case, this DLC episode takes place during a wedding gone wrong. With plenty of interesting characters and<\/em> the return of Larry Butz, this episode is well worth the price for anyone who enjoys the Ace Attorney games \u2014 it’s one of the best cases in Spirit of Justice.<\/p>\n

Outfits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $0.99 \/ \u20ac0.99 \/ \u00a30.89<\/p>\n

You can also buy outfits for the three main leads, Phoenix, Apollo, and Athena. Phoenix dresses as Fauxnix pretender Furio Tigre, Apollo as a schoolboy (perhaps meant to be Ryunosuke Naruhodo) and Athena as the waitress from Tres Bien, Maggey Byrde.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Phoenix<\/div>\n

\"Phoenix<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publisher: <\/span>Capcom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/span>24th Oct 2013 (USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ 24th Oct 2013 (UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $5.99 \/ \u20ac4.99 \/ \u00a33.99<\/p>\n

Much like Spirit of Justice, Dual Destinies<\/a> has an extra case available as DLC. It’s called Turnabout Reclaimed, and it’s one of the best cases in the game, in which Phoenix has to defend… an orca. This DLC episode comes with an extra outfit, too \u2014 Phoenix’s “Nostalgic Sweater”, with the big heart on the front, from Turnabout Memories.<\/p>\n

Players can also download a costume pack, which includes Phoenix’s original suit, a casual outfit for Apollo, and the Themis Academy uniform for Athena.<\/p>\n

Also like Spirit of Justice, Dual Destinies is a 3DS eShop only<\/em> release, so unless you want to grab it on iOS, this is the only place you can get it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Theatrhythm:<\/div>\n

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Publisher: <\/span>Square Enix<\/strong> \/ Developer: <\/span>indies zero<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/span>3rd Jul 2012 (USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ 6th Jul 2012 (UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $0.99 \/ \u20ac1.00 \/ \u00a30.90 each<\/p>\n

Theatrhythm<\/a> has a ton of downloadable songs available from past Final Fantasy games, so it’s a good idea to grab all the ones you like while you still can. There are 52 tracks in total, which can be purchased separately for 99c \u2014 or you can buy them all for a total of $51.48. There’s a full list available on the Final Fantasy wiki if you want to window-shop<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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\"Fire<\/div>\n

\"Fire<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publisher: <\/span>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ Developer: <\/span>Intelligent Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/span>19th Feb 2016 (USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ 20th May 2016 (UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $19.99 \/ \u00a317.99 \/ \u20ac19.99 for each path<\/p>\n

The third campaign for Fire Emblem Fates<\/a>, Revelation<\/strong>, is only available as digital DLC or as part of a very limited edition physical printing. So, your best bet is to download it off the eShop. It’ll add a new story to the game, which expected you to pick a side between Birthright<\/strong> and Conquest<\/strong> in the main story, but Revelation instead has the player choosing no<\/em> side. This story offers more insight into the events of both Birthright and Conquest, and if you can’t get enough Fire Emblem, then it’s an excellent purchase.<\/p>\n

You can also purchase the game you didn’t<\/em> get \u2014 Birthright or Conquest \u2014 as DLC for the same price as Revelation. Players who play through two or all three paths will get bonus in-game content, too.<\/p>\n

You can also download map packs. Here’s a run down of their pricing and contents, from Serenes Forest<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Map Pack 1<\/h4>\n

Note: Can be purchased as a whole for $17.99 \/ \u00a316.19 \/ \u20ac17.99, which comes with an extra 10,000G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
DLC<\/th>\nReward<\/th>\nDifficulty<\/th>\nCost<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Before Awakening<\/td>\nExalt\u2019s Brand, Hero\u2019s Brand (first time), Pebble (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605<\/td>\nFree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A Gift from Anna<\/td>\nSighting Lens or Witch\u2019s Mark (first time)<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\nFree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boo Camp<\/td>\nExperience (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605<\/td>\n$2.49 \/ \u00a32.29 \/ \u20ac2.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beach Brawl<\/td>\nSpecial illustrations<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n$2.49 \/ \u00a32.29 \/ \u20ac2.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ghostly Gold<\/td>\nFunds (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605<\/td>\n$2.49 \/ \u00a32.29 \/ \u20ac2.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Museum Melee<\/td>\nWeapons (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605<\/td>\n$2.49 \/ \u00a32.29 \/ \u20ac2.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Royal Royale<\/td>\nVarious stat-boosters (first time), Dread Scroll, Ebon Wing (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n$2.49 \/ \u00a32.29 \/ \u20ac2.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Hidden Truths (1 and 2)<\/td>\nFell Brand, First Blood (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n$4.49 \/ \u00a34.09 \/ \u20ac4.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vanguard Dawn<\/td>\nVanguard Brand (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n$1.99 \/ \u00a31.79 \/ \u20ac1.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anna on the Run<\/td>\nAnna (first time)<\/td>\n\u2605<\/td>\n$1.99 \/ \u00a31.79 \/ \u20ac1.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ballistician Blitz<\/td>\nSighting Lens (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n$1.99 \/ \u00a31.79 \/ \u20ac1.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Witches\u2019 Trial<\/td>\nWitch\u2019s Mark (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n$1.99 \/ \u00a31.79 \/ \u20ac1.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Map Pack 2<\/h4>\n

Note: Can be purchased as a whole for $17.99 \/ \u00a316.19 \/ \u20ac17.99, which comes with an extra 10,000G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
DLC<\/th>\nReward<\/th>\nDifficulty<\/th>\nCost<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Another Gift From Anna<\/td>\nBoots and Paragon (first time)<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\nFree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I: In Endless Dreams<\/td>\nSkilltaker and Lucktaker (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n$0.49 \/ \u00a30.49 \/ \u20ac0.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II: Realms Collide<\/td>\nMagictaker (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n$1.99 \/ \u00a31.79 \/ \u20ac1.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
III: The Changing Tide<\/td>\nStrengthtaker (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n$1.99 \/ \u00a31.79 \/ \u20ac1.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IV: Light\u2019s Sacrifice<\/td>\nDefensetaker (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n$1.99 \/ \u00a31.79 \/ \u20ac1.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
V: Endless Dawn<\/td>\nSpeedtaker, Resistancetaker (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n$1.99 \/ \u00a31.79 \/ \u20ac1.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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End: Lost in the Waves<\/td>\nPoint Blank (unlimited)<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n$1.99 \/ \u00a31.79 \/ \u20ac1.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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