Because they want you to upgrade to a New 3DS. I hate how this image is used.
Reasonable Dude (or Dudette): Why can't we have emulation on the 3DS? They work on ancient PCs from the 90s, I've seen refigerator displays play Doom. Surely you can get it to work on a device released in 2011.
Nintendo: *shares pic*
Fans: Lolololololol. This is why I love Nintendo. Best. Company. Ever!
RD: But...they didn't answer my question. It seems like they're fucking us over.
Fans: Why do you hate Nintendo? You're just jealous.
Reasonable Dude (or Dudette): Why can't we have emulation on the 3DS? They work on ancient PCs from the 90s, I've seen refigerator displays play Doom. Surely you can get it to work on a device released in 2011.
Nintendo: *shares pic*
Fans: Lolololololol. This is why I love Nintendo. Best. Company. Ever!
RD: But...they didn't answer my question. It seems like they're fucking us over.
Fans: Why do you hate Nintendo? You're just jealous.