The new The Nintendo Store app is now available for iOS and Android.bringing the company's store and ecosystem to any mobile device. This is a global overhaul of the app formerly known as My Nintendo in Japan, now with a unified approach to exploring games, consoles, and official products.
Although it centralizes a large part of the catalog and tools, Purchases are not completed within the appWhen you start the process, it takes you to your browser to complete the payment. The download is free and its deployment includes Spain and the rest of EuropeThis move adds to the company's recent mobile strategy with releases such as Nintendo Music, Nintendo Today, and the smartphone game Fire Emblem Shadows.
What does the new Nintendo Store app offer?
The application brings together everything in one place. the Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo StoreFrom there you can browse the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 digital catalog, view consoles, accessories and merchandise, as well as physical products when available in your region, and find guides for Play Nintendo games on iPhone.
Beyond exploring, it is possible Mark favorites, manage your wish list, and activate notifications to find out when a game or item drops in price. Navigation is more convenient than accessing the website from a mobile device, with direct links to news, upcoming releases, demos, and sale sections like "under €20," as well as access to information about controls for iPhone.
The app also incorporates a news and information section to follow brand launches and activities. The content shown is adjusted to the country and account settings, so in Spain and Europe You'll see availability, prices, and taxes for your region, as well as news about accessories such as gaming cases.
Mobile shopping and availability in Spain
When you enter a product page and tap "buy," the app displays a button like "Go to product page"; when you tap it, The browser opens to complete the operation on the official website. (eShop or My Nintendo Store, as the case may be). This approach avoids the use of Apple and Google's integrated payment gateways, although it means not having a native in-app checkout.
The download is available at App Store and Google PlayOn Android, version 10.0 or later is required, and on iPhone or iPad... iOS 16 or higherIn addition to an internet connection, Nintendo warns that the app may include advertising in some sections.
Its availability is global, with a presence in Spain and the European UnionThe prices and payment methods applied are those of the official websites to which it redirects, with taxes and shipping policies specific to each country.
To avoid missing any offers, you can activate push notifications linked to the wish listso that you receive alerts when a product drops in price or becomes available again.
Game activity, rewards, and events
One of the most curious sections is that of game history associated with your accountThe app allows you to view activity on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, as well as data inherited from Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, with the caveat that for these last two platforms, the record stops in February 2020. To access the 3DS and Wii U information, you need Link your Nintendo Network ID (NNID) to the current account. You will also find resources for Install emulators on iOS.
The data includes hours played, dates of use, and recent titlesAs with other similar summaries, there may be minor discrepancies in the hour count, but it's a useful way to have your activity readily available on your mobile device.
From the same user tab it is possible Check your purchase history, redeem eShop codes, review and spend Platinum Coins on the My Nintendo rewards and register attendance at official stores or events to earn extra points.
This information can help to have finer control over the use of the consoles Nintendo has already centralized common tasks. For friend features, screenshots, and other utilities, Nintendo maintains separate apps within its mobile ecosystem.
The Nintendo Store app positions itself as a more organized gateway to the catalog and the user account: It facilitates content exploration, organizes lists and offers, and adds a quick overview of your activity, with purchases being the final step on the official Nintendo website.