Following years of exclusivity in Japan, the official Nintendo Store app is now available in multiple countries, including the US. Here’s what you can do with it.
Buy Switch games, merch, and more
In 2020, Nintendo launched the “My Nintendo” app in Japan, letting iOS and Android users watch content that included Nintendo Direct streams, as well as purchase software, hardware, and services.
Now, as noted by The Verge, the company is expanding the app’s availability under the Nintendo Store name, launching it in regions including Brazil, Canada, Mexico, the UK, the US, and most of Europe.
According to the app’s current description in the App Store, users can browse and purchase consoles and accessories, as well as digital games and merchandise. They can also check in at official Nintendo stores and events to earn rewards.
Nintendo notes that hardware availability may vary by region, and that users can sign in with their Nintendo Accounts for a more personalized experience, including access to their play activity.
Here’s Nintendo’s full description of what users can expect to do in the app:
Shop on My Nintendo Store: You can use this app to browse Nintendo Switch™ 2 / Nintendo Switch systems and accessories, physical and digital games, and other Nintendo products and merchandise-and then jump directly to My Nintendo™ Store to make purchases.
Note: Physical products are not available in all countries/regions.
You can use this app to browse Nintendo Switch™ 2 / Nintendo Switch systems and accessories, physical and digital games, and other Nintendo products and merchandise-and then jump directly to My Nintendo™ Store to make purchases. Note: Physical products are not available in all countries/regions. Get the latest info on games: You can stay up-to-date with the latest news on Nintendo games, events, and more!
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