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 Games in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – In this sequel to the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game, you’ll begin your voyage on a mysterious floating island in the skies above Hyrule. It is up to you to use your abilities to make it back to the land of Hyrule and battle against the enemies that threaten the kingdom. Explore, create and discover the sprawling world with your imagination and Link’s new abilities. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game will be available on May 12.
Featured Pre-orders:
CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story – Rewind the past, control the future. Traverse the sprawling city of Zaun as Ekko, a young inventor with a device to rewind time. He and his friends must work together to keep their city safe, but as danger looms and secrets come to light, Ekko realizes he can’t trust anyone—not even himself.
Developed by Double Stallion Games, CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story is a 2D, story-driven, action-platformer that focuses on tight, dynamic combat and distinct exploration opportunities afforded by Ekko’s ability to travel in space and time.
CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story is available to pre-order today in Nintendo eShop!
Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:
Digital Spotlight:
Celebrate Mother’s Day – Spend some cozy, quality time with mom this weekend with games you can play together on the Nintendo Switch system!
Race across the board to collect the most stars in Mario Party Superstars, burn some rubber across Mushroom Kingdom raceways in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or groove to the latest hits in Just Dance 2023 Edition.
What could be better for a bit of friendly competition than showing off your sports skills? Swing, kick and volley your way to victory in Nintendo Switch Sports.
Check out these games and more to play with mom in Nintendo eShop.
Activities:
My Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sweepstakes – Enter the My Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sweepstakes* now for a chance to win a legendary prize package, which includes a The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Crystal Master Sword Statue; a SanDisk 1TB microSD Card; a PowerA The Legend of Zelda Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch – Sworn Protector; a Game Traveler Deluxe The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Travel case for Nintendo Switch; and an authoritative The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Strategy Guide – Collector’s Edition from Piggyback, the all-encompassing guide featuring stunning, annotated maps.
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Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:
- Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.