According to Wccftech, Nintendo has officially launched its Nintendo Store app on both the App Store and Google Play this morning. The app allows users to browse and purchase Nintendo Switch systems, accessories, physical and digital games, and other merchandise directly from the My Nintendo Store. Users can sign in with their Nintendo Account to review play activity not just for the Switch and rumored Switch 2, but even for legacy systems like the 3DS and Wii U if they link their old Nintendo Network ID. The app also provides news updates, sale notifications for wish-listed items, and check-in features for official Nintendo events. In related news, the Switch 2 console is dramatically outperforming expectations, having sold 10.36 million units in just six months, with Nintendo now projecting 19 million units sold by the end of the fiscal year in March 2026.
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Better Late Than Never
Look, Nintendo launching a dedicated shopping app in 2024 feels about five years behind schedule. Every other major player in gaming has had this figured out for ages. It’s genuinely surprising that a company with such a rabid fanbase and massive e-commerce operation didn’t have a proper mobile storefront until now.
The Real Value? Play History
Here’s the thing that actually makes this interesting: the play activity tracking across generations. Being able to see your gaming history from the 3DS and Wii U era? That’s a legitimately cool feature for die-hard fans. But it’s also a bit of a hassle—you have to dig up and link your old Nintendo Network ID, which many people probably forgot even existed. It’s a nice nod to legacy support, but I wonder how many users will actually go through the trouble.
Switch 2 Sales Are Bonkers
Meanwhile, that Switch 2 sales number is absolutely wild. 10.36 million units in six months? And projecting nearly 19 million by March 2026? That’s insane momentum, especially considering we’re still in that early adopter phase. It suggests Nintendo has another monster hit on its hands, which probably explains why they’re finally getting serious about their mobile presence. When you’re moving hardware at that rate, you want to make it as easy as possible for people to buy games and accessories.
The Mobile Mindset Shift
What’s really significant here is that this represents a subtle but important shift in Nintendo’s approach to mobile. For years, they’ve been hesitant about smartphone platforms, treating them more as competition than opportunity. This app suggests they’re finally embracing mobile as a companion to their core business rather than a threat. The push notifications for sales, the event check-ins—these are modern e-commerce features that Nintendo fans have been missing. Will it actually drive more sales? Probably. But more importantly, it keeps Nintendo top-of-mind on the devices people use most.
Where To Get It
If you’re curious to check it out yourself, you can grab the Nintendo Store app on the App Store or Google Play. It’s free, obviously, and if you’re already deep in the Nintendo ecosystem, it’s probably worth the download. Just don’t be surprised when those sale notifications start hitting your wallet.
