How are we being apologetic when this is kinda the norm?
Altrunio already pointed out Xbox shutting down its services after 8 years. Over 7 years for this, and the PS2 was 9 years.
They've supported the DS online for over 3 years after the release of a new product, and the Wii for a 1 1/2 years.
In reality the only thing that might effect me is online battle / trading on my Soul Silver / White / Black 2.
But I have Y now so, meh.