iOS and Android: New Nintendo app also allows shopping
The Japanese game company has been operating its own shopping app in Japan since 2020. It is now also landing in the West – including the EU.
Nintendo app, here on the iPhone: "In one place for you."
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Nintendo has released an official shopping app for iOS and Android. The application, previously only available in Japan, named Nintendo Store is available in the App Store and the Play Store and is advertised with the slogan "Everything from Nintendo. In one place for you." Nintendo aims to become a kind of Amazon for its own offerings – the app allows users to purchase consoles, games, and various merchandise directly from the Japanese company. The app is available in most EU countries, including Germany, Great Britain, the USA, and Canada. In addition to the iOS and Android versions, a version for iPad is also available for download.
Shopping in the web after all
In practice, however, the usability is still quite unsightly: instead of being able to complete purchases directly within the Nintendo Store app, users are redirected to the web. At least the app's appearance is designed for mobile use. A Nintendo ID is required to access existing data – such as game activity.
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Information extends to Switch, Switch 2, Wii U, and even Nintendo 3DS – although this will only start from 2020. Quite useful: you can create a wishlist and then receive a notification when a title becomes available. Furthermore, the app includes content that disseminates new news.
Nintendo Music, Nintendo Today! and more
Nintendo already offers other apps, including one for the Switch, a Nintendo Music app for game music, a supervision app for parents, and "Nintendo Today!" with an animated calendar and brand news – parts of these are now also landing in the Nintendo Store app.
The application is free. As usual, you should check if Nintendo is really offering the best price for its products before making a purchase – price comparisons, such as those from Heise, often show that it is cheaper elsewhere depending on the product. The number of Nintendo titles on mobile devices remains limited, as the manufacturer focuses on its own hardware. For example, on the iPhone, there are currently "Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp" and "Mario Kart Tour." "Super Mario Run" and "Fire Emblem Heroes" are also still available.
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