The Nintendo eShop was launched in June 2011 on the Nintendo 3DS before later arriving on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. The eShop is a digital distribution service where players can buy and download games, software, demos, and more. The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U versions of the eShop are set to close on March 27, 2023.
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Nintendo eShop Black Friday Sale 2025: What to Buy
November means great deals on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games! We’ve browsed thousands of deals to give the best bang for your buck across all genres. As well as some last generation titles with hidden Switch 2 improvements!
Nintendo Launches Cyber Deals Sale With Games Up to 85 Percent Off
Nintendo fans can get games and DLC on their eShop wishlists at incredibly discounted prices thanks to the latest Cyber Deals sale.
New Palworld Lookalike Launches on Switch As Pocketpair and Nintendo Continue Court Battle
In an interesting turn of events, a Palworld lookalike game hits Switch amid Nintendo’s legal battle with Pocketpair over alleged plagiarism.
Nintendo Aims to Stop Spam on the Switch 2 eShop with New Publishing Guidelines
Nintendo introduces stricter guidelines for publishing on the Switch 2 eShop to stem the flow of 'slop' games on the storefront.
Nintendo Making Surprise Change to Eshop Cards
A keen-eyed Nintendo fan points out some surprising changes the company made to the designs of various eShop gift cards available at retailers.
Nintendo Fans Can No Longer Earn Gold Points
As of March 25, Nintendo Switch players may no longer earn any more Gold Points from digital and most physical game purchases.
Hollow Knight Silksong Has Been Removed from the Switch Eshop [UPDATED]
New reports indicate that the eagerly awaited Hollow Knight Silksong has been suddenly removed from the Switch eShop, leaving some fans confused.
A Surprising Game Is One of 2023's Most Downloaded Nintendo eShop Titles
Nintendo reveals the Top 30 most downloaded games from the Japanese eShop, and the title that gained the top spot may surprise some gamers.
Nintendo Switch Exclusive Game Is Getting Delisted on November 30
A Nintendo Switch exclusive game published by Bandai Namco is getting delisted from Nintendo's eShop storefront at the end of November.
Nintendo Pulls Controversial Game from Switch Eshop
Nintendo pulls a controversial game from the Nintendo Switch eShop, but there's a chance it will return in the future.
Critically-Acclaimed Nintendo Switch Game Currently Available for Next to Nothing
Riding the momentum of the June 21 Nintendo Direct, one of the Switch's most critically-acclaimed games is heavily discounted for a limited time.
Some Nintendo Gamers Are Getting eShop Refunds
Nintendo is currently offering refunds on eShop credit for some Wii U and 3DS players who don't want to change it for Switch credit.
3DS, Wii U eShop Codes No Longer Work
Gamers can no longer redeem any of their codes for 3DS and Wii U games on the Nintendo eShop if they have not done it so far.
Some Developers Are Giving Away Free 3DS and Wii U eShop Codes
As the 3DS and Wii U eShops are closing their doors forever, some developers share free codes to redeem their games before it is too late.
Nintendo Fan Refuses to Close 3DS and Wii U eShops
Although the 3DS and Wii U eShops both officially closed earlier this week, a dedicated fan keeps these stores open on their consoles.
Gamer Spends Jaw-Dropping Amount to Buy Every Wii U and 3DS eShop Game Before Stores Close
One gamer has taken on the expensive and daunting task of buying every single Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop game before the storefronts close for good.