I know this is going to come as a shock to many of you, but Nintendo quietly shut down its tips by phone service this year, dubbed Power Line.
“This service has been discontinued,” an automated operator told Infendo.com today. In case any of you haven’t heard of the Internet, the operator goes on to say, “For gameplay assistance, there are numerous online resources available. For general product information, please visit nintendo.com.”
At last check, the service was operational as of January. It marks the end of an era for Nintendo, which has been operating paid and/or free phone advice for gamers in a pickle since the mid ’80s. If you’re bad with arithmetic, that’s 25 years, people!
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Was there really a need for it? I am sure it didn't make financial sense. Especially with the recession.
too bad that had to happen 🙁 hope they had rotary phone support! 😛
whats a touch tone phone
wait a second, what?
I dont really understand this. So if I call Nintendo I have to talk to a consumer rep?
It would be awesome if the message was delivered by Mario and concluded with, "Thank you so much for to calling my line!"
@gojiguy
No no no, this is their TIPS line.
As in: Back in the day, when people needed tips and tricks to beat a certain game – they would call into Nintendo and ask them for tips.
They're discontinuing THAT service.
I remember seeing that hotline in old nes books. Im surprised any hotline exist lol.
It's been gone since June.