Questions about buying digital?
- How can I purchase a game on Nintendo.com?
To purchase digital games directly from Nintendo.com and send them to your Nintendo system, you'll need a Nintendo Account. For Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems, you'll also need to link your Nintendo Account with your Nintendo Network ID.
For step-by-step instructions by system, please click here.
- What do I need to download a game?
You'll need a Nintendo Switch, Wii U, or Nintendo 3DS family system, a Nintendo Account (registered for use in the U.S. or Canada), Internet connection, and Nintendo eShop access to download the game once you've purchased it.
For help downloading a game, click here.
- Does my purchase qualify for My Nintendo Points?
Yes. As long as you have signed up for My Nintendo before you purchase the game, your game will qualify for My Nintendo Points. My Nintendo Points are automatically awarded to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase the game. (Please note that DLC items, passes, and themes do not qualify for My Nintendo Points.)
To see your My Nintendo points balance:
- Visit http://my.nintendo.com
- Select 'Sign in.'
- Sign in to your Nintendo Account.
Once you're signed in, you can review your My Nintendo points balance and history, check out the latest My Nintendo rewards, and view active missions you can complete to earn My Nintendo points.
You may also use My Nintendo Gold Points to purchase games for Nintendo Switch. Learn more about Gold Points.
For additional help with My Nintendo, please visit our support site.
- What is the order cancellation policy for digital purchases?
All sales are final. Please be sure that you meet all of these download requirements for your game before you place your order.
For additional information, please see the Purchase Terms.
- How do I redeem a download code?
Download codes are codes for specific digital games or content for Nintendo Switch™, Wii U™ or the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems.
You can redeem your code here and send the content directly to your system.
You may also redeem your code via the Nintendo eShop on your system. For step-by-step instructions, select your system: Nintendo Switch, Wii U or Nintendo 3DS.
Shop Nintendo Dsi Xl
Need more storage space?
The Nintendo Switch system comes with 32 GB of internal memory, which can support a limited amount of digital game downloads.
For further opportunities for excitement, pick up a Nintendo eShop or Nintendo Switch Online card and purchase games, videos and other content. Getting the most out of your Nintendo Switch console. The Switch is already an incredibly versatile console, and by adding Nintendo Switch accessories you can take your play to the next level. Shop the selection of games, accessories, exclusive apparel, and other items featuring everyone's favorite Nintendo characters. With something for everyone, come join in the fun that is Nintendo NY! Orders from the Nintendo online store may experience processing delays. Browse and buy digital games on the Nintendo game store, and automatically download them to your Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS system or Wii U console.
Shop Nintendo Switch Online
It's easy to expand your console's storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately).
Questions about buying digital?
- How can I purchase a game on Nintendo.com?
To purchase digital games directly from Nintendo.com and send them to your Nintendo system, you'll need a Nintendo Account. For Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems, you'll also need to link your Nintendo Account with your Nintendo Network ID.
For step-by-step instructions by system, please click here.
- What do I need to download a game?
You'll need a Nintendo Switch, Wii U, or Nintendo 3DS family system, a Nintendo Account (registered for use in the U.S. or Canada), Internet connection, and Nintendo eShop access to download the game once you've purchased it.
For help downloading a game, click here.
- Does my purchase qualify for My Nintendo Points?
Yes. As long as you have signed up for My Nintendo before you purchase the game, your game will qualify for My Nintendo Points. My Nintendo Points are automatically awarded to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase the game. (Please note that DLC items, passes, and themes do not qualify for My Nintendo Points.)
To see your My Nintendo points balance:
- Visit http://my.nintendo.com
- Select 'Sign in.'
- Sign in to your Nintendo Account.
Once you're signed in, you can review your My Nintendo points balance and history, check out the latest My Nintendo rewards, and view active missions you can complete to earn My Nintendo points.
You may also use My Nintendo Gold Points to purchase games for Nintendo Switch. Learn more about Gold Points.
For additional help with My Nintendo, please visit our support site.
- What is the order cancellation policy for digital purchases?
All sales are final. Please be sure that you meet all of these download requirements for your game before you place your order.
For additional information, please see the Purchase Terms.
- How do I redeem a download code?
Download codes are codes for specific digital games or content for Nintendo Switch™, Wii U™ or the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems.
You can redeem your code here and send the content directly to your system.
You may also redeem your code via the Nintendo eShop on your system. For step-by-step instructions, select your system: Nintendo Switch, Wii U or Nintendo 3DS.
Shop Nintendo Dsi Xl
Need more storage space?
The Nintendo Switch system comes with 32 GB of internal memory, which can support a limited amount of digital game downloads.
For further opportunities for excitement, pick up a Nintendo eShop or Nintendo Switch Online card and purchase games, videos and other content. Getting the most out of your Nintendo Switch console. The Switch is already an incredibly versatile console, and by adding Nintendo Switch accessories you can take your play to the next level. Shop the selection of games, accessories, exclusive apparel, and other items featuring everyone's favorite Nintendo characters. With something for everyone, come join in the fun that is Nintendo NY! Orders from the Nintendo online store may experience processing delays. Browse and buy digital games on the Nintendo game store, and automatically download them to your Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS system or Wii U console.
Shop Nintendo Switch Online
It's easy to expand your console's storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately).
Nintendo Eshop Online
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