In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo Download adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop, which offers a variety of options for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch family of systems both on-device and from the Nintendo website.
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content:
Featured Game in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:
Omega Strikers – Duke it out in this free-to-play online multiplayer showdown! Smash opponents off the arena and score goals in this lightning-fast 3-v-3 footbrawler. As one of more than 15 Strikers, you’ll sling slime, toss tofu and rocket boost to victory, air hockey style.
Omega Strikers slides onto Nintendo Switch today!
Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:
Nintendo Mobile:
Discover the New Course, Athens Dash, in Mario Kart Tour! – The limited-time Spring Tour event is happening now!
Tour a crop of Europe’s cultural capitals, including a new course, Athens Dash and new course variants Paris Promenade B and Berlin Byways R/T. And what better way to sightsee these iconic cities than as the newly added driver Toad (Tourist)?
The Spring Tour runs until 10:59 p.m. PT on May 2. Download and play for free on your smart device!
For more information about the Mario Kart Tour mobile game, visit the official site: https://mariokarttour.com/en-US
Nintendo eShop sales:
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch
- Earn 20% in Gold Points! – Here’s a golden opportunity you won’t want to miss! For a limited time, you can earn QUADRUPLE My Nintendo Gold Points* on select digital games Featuring Mario and friends. That means you can earn 20% in Gold Points – which you can then use toward your next eligible digital purchase (digital games, DLC, Nintendo Switch Online memberships and even Game Vouchers). To check out the games, please visit https://www.nintendo.com/store/games/gold-points-offer/.
- Splatoon x The Legend of Zelda! – The next Splatfest** in the Splatoon 3 game is going to be a Splatoon x The Legend of Zelda collaboration! Plus, a limited-time bundle (containing the Splatoon 3 game and a 3-month individual membership for Nintendo Switch Online) is also available. This digital bundle is available until May 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT. For more information, please visit https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/splatoon-x-t
Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Splatoon 3, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Nintendo Switch Sports. Members also enjoy a curated library of classic NES, Super NES and Game Boy games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Kirby’s Dream Land, among many others. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online/.
With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, players get access to even more benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), a library of select Game Boy Advance games, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLC, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC, Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC (full version of game required to use DLC for that game; sold separately) and retro SEGA Genesis games.
My Nintendo members can earn Gold Points on eligible digital purchases. Already have Gold Points? Redeem them toward your next digital purchase of Nintendo Switch games and DLC on Nintendo eShop. Visit https://my.nintendo.com/reward_categories for more details.
Remember that the Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. Nintendo Switch players who register a Nintendo Account gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about parental controls on Nintendo Switch and other features, visit https://play.nintendo.com/parents/crash-courses/parental-controls/ and https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.
* Gold Points are awarded based on the amount you pay (excluding tax and any points or discounts used) and have no cash value. Bonus points will be issued at purchase, are earned based on the original list price of the game on Nintendo eShop and will vary by country and currency. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Terms apply. https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point. Digital versions redeemed with Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers do not qualify for this offer.
** Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply. nintendo.com/switch-online