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The Nintendo eShop is a service on Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch that allows players to purchase games digitally on their systems with Nintendo eShop cards and credit cards. It was launched on Nintendo 3DS on June 6, 2011 in North America, and one day later in Japan, Europe, and Oceania. The service launched on Wii U alongside the console's release, and on Nintendo Switch as well.
On the eShop, users are also able to purchase downloadable content for their games. As of the December 9, 2013 update, a Nintendo Network ID is required to download free and demo software from the Nintendo 3DS eShop. In addition, the player can link their Nintendo Network ID to their 3DS and vice versa to combine eShop funds on both systems into one. The Nintendo Switch is capable of linking up to a 3DS or Wii U eShop account and combine balances between the three.
Other than purchasing games, users can view information on current and upcoming titles and watch the latest trailers, Nintendo Direct presentations and episodes of The Cat Mario Show. Players are also able to pre-load some games and are able to play them after a small update on the release.
On July 31, 2020, a limited variant of the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U closed in certain Latin America and the Caribbean markets,[1] as well as for the Nintendo 3DS in certain Southeast Asia and the Middle East markets.[2]
eShop-exclusive Mario-related software[edit]
Nintendo 3DS[edit]
| # | Game | Price | JP release | NA release | EU release | OC release | Developer(s) |
|---|
| 1 | Game & Watch: Ball | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Nintendo EAD |
|---|
| 2 | Game & Watch: Chef | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Nintendo EAD |
|---|
| 3 | Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr. | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Nintendo EAD |
|---|
| 4 | Dr. Mario Express
A Little Bit of... Dr. Mario
Chotto Dr. Mario | JP ¥?
US $4.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Arika |
|---|
| 5 | Game & Watch: Flagman | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Nintendo EAD |
|---|
| 6 | Game & Watch: Helmet | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Nintendo EAD |
|---|
| 7 | Game & Watch: Judge | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Nintendo EAD |
|---|
| 8 | Game & Watch: Manhole | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Nintendo R&D1 |
|---|
| 9 | Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! | JP ¥?
US $7.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | NST, Nintendo SPD Group No. 3 |
|---|
| 10 | Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Nintendo R&D1 |
|---|
| 11 | Paper Airplane Chase
Paper Plane
Kami Hikōki | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Nintendo SPD |
|---|
| 12 | Bird & Beans
Pyoro
Tori to Mame | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Nintendo SPD |
|---|
| 13 | WarioWare: Snapped!
Utsusu Made in Wario | JP ¥?
US $4.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Intelligent Systems, Nintendo SPD |
|---|
| 14 | Game & Watch: Vermin | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | Nintendo EAD |
|---|
| 15 | Mario Calculator | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | NST |
|---|
| 16 | Mario Clock | JP ¥?
US $1.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | 2011 / 06 / 06 | NST |
|---|
| 17 | Club Nintendo Picross | JP ¥? | 2012 / 09 / 13 | Jupiter, Nintendo EAD |
|---|
| 18 | Photos with Mario | JP ¥?
US $0.00
EU €? | 2013 / 04 / 23 | 2014 / 05 / 18 | 2015 / 11 / 04 | Nintendo EAD |
|---|
| 19 | Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move | JP ¥?
US $9.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2013 / 07 / 24 | 2013 / 05 / 09 | 2013 / 05 / 09 | 2013 / 05 / 10 | NST |
|---|
| 20 | Club Nintendo Picross Plus | JP ¥? | 2014 / 10 / 09 | Jupiter, Nintendo EAD |
|---|
| 21 | Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars | JP ¥?
US $19.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2015 / 03 / 19 | 2015 / 03 / 05 | 2015 / 03 / 20 | 2015 / 03 / 21 | NST |
|---|
| 22 | Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | JP ¥?
US $0.00
EU €?
AU $? | 2016 / 01 / 28 | 2016 / 04 / 28 | 2016 / 04 / 28 | 2016 / 04 / 29 | NST |
|---|
Wii U[edit]
| # | Game | Price | JP release | NA release | EU release | OC release | Developer(s) |
|---|
| 1 | New Super Luigi U (as DLC) | JP ¥?
US $19.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2013 / 06 / 19 | 2013 / 06 / 20 | 2013 / 06 / 20 | 2013 / 06 / 21 | Nintendo EAD |
|---|
| 2 | NES Remix | JP ¥?
US $9.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2013 / 12 / 19 | 2013 / 12 / 18 | 2013 / 12 / 18 | 2013 / 12 / 18 | Nintendo EAD, indieszero |
|---|
| 3 | Dr. Luigi | JP ¥?
US 14.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2014 / 01 / 15 | 2013 / 12 / 31 | 2014 / 01 / 15 | 2014 / 01 / 15 | Arika |
|---|
| 4 | NES Remix 2 | JP ¥?
US $9.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2014 / 04 / 24 | 2014 / 04 / 25 | 2014 / 04 / 25 | 2014 / 04 / 25 | Nintendo EAD, indieszero |
|---|
| 5 | Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars | JP ¥?
US $19.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2015 / 03 / 19 | 2015 / 03 / 05 | 2015 / 03 / 20 | 2015 / 03 / 21 | NST |
|---|
| 6 | Minecraft: Wii U Edition | JP ¥?
US $29.99
EU €? | 2015 / 12 / 17 | 2015 / 12 / 17 | 2015 / 12 / 17 | 2015 / 12 / 18 | Mojang AB, 4J Studios |
|---|
| 7 | Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | JP ¥?
US $0.00
EU €?
AU $? | 2016 / 01 / 28 | 2016 / 04 / 28 | 2016 / 04 / 28 | 2016 / 04 / 29 | NST |
|---|
Nintendo Switch[edit]
| # | Game | Price | JP release | NA release | EU release | OC release | Developer(s) |
|---|
| 1 | Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition | JP ¥?
US $29.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2017 / 05 / 12 | 2017 / 05 / 11 | 2017 / 05 / 12 | 2017 / 05 / 12 | 4J Studios, Mojang |
|---|
| 2 | Arcade Archives: Mario Bros. | JP ¥?
US $7.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2017 / 09 / 27 | 2017 / 09 / 27 | 2017 / 09 / 27 | 2017 / 09 / 27 | Hamster |
|---|
| 3 | Arcade Archives: VS. Super Mario Bros. | JP ¥?
US $7.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2017 / 12 / 22 | 2017 / 12 / 22 | 2017 / 12 / 22 | 2017 / 12 / 23 | Hamster |
|---|
| 4 | Arcade Archives: Donkey Kong | JP ¥?
US $7.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2018 / 06 / 15 | 2018 / 06 / 14 | 2018 / 06 / 15 | 2018 / 06 / 15 | Hamster |
|---|
| 5 | Minecraft | JP ¥?
US $29.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2018 / 06 / 21 | 2018 / 06 / 21 | 2018 / 06 / 21 | 2018 / 06 / 21 | Mojang, Microsoft Studios, 4J Studios, SkyBox Labs |
|---|
| 6 | Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online | Free | 2018 / 09 / 19 | 2018 / 09 / 18 | 2018 / 09 / 19 | 2018 / 09 / 19 | Nintendo |
|---|
| 7 | Arcade Archives: Donkey Kong Jr. | JP ¥?
US $7.99
EU €?
AU $? | 2018 / 12 / 21 | 2018 / 12 / 21 | 2018 / 12 / 21 | 2018 / 12 / 21 | Hamster |
|---|
| 8 | Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online | Free | 2019 / 09 / 06 | 2019 / 09 / 05 | 2019 / 09 / 06 | 2019 / 09 / 06 | Nintendo |
|---|
| 9 | Super Mario Bros. 35 | Free | 2020 / 10 / 01 | 2020 / 10 / 01 | 2020 / 10 / 01 | 2020 / 10 / 01 | Nintendo |
|---|
Gallery[edit]
The Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
The Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS showing the first episode of The Cat Mario Show.
The Nintendo eShop icon on the Nintendo Switch's system menu.
Icon of the Nintendo 3DS eShop.
Nintendo eShop logo between 2011 and 2012.
The Nintendo eShop logo that is currently being used on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.
2012 text logo without bag emblem.
Icon of the Nintendo Switch eShop.
Name in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Japanese | ニンテンドーｅショップ
Nintendō ī-Shoppu | Nintendo eShop |
| Chinese | Nintendo eShop[3][4] (Nintendo)
Nintendo e商店[5]
(Tencent, iQue 3DSXL Unused[6])
Nintendo e-Shāngdiàn
| Nintendo eShop |
Trivia[edit]
- The title theme from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! can be found in the 3DS eShop's files.[7]
See also[edit]
- DSiWare — Original games that can be downloaded from the Nintendo DSi Shop.
- WiiWare — Original games that can be downloaded from the Wii Shop Channel.
- Virtual Console/Wii Shop Channel — An online service for the 3DS, Wii, and Wii U where classic games from old systems (including Nintendo, Sega, NEC/Hudson Soft, Commodore and SNK systems) can be bought.
References[edit]
- ^Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Limited eShop Closure (Latin America and Caribbean Countries)
- ^Nintendo 3DS Limited eShop Closure (Singapore, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, UAE)
- ^https://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/support/eshop/
- ^https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_191217_01_sc.html
- ^https://www.nintendoswitch.com.cn/hardware/
- ^https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1167017979290144768?s=20
- ^https://tcrf.net/Nintendo_eShop_(Nintendo_3DS)#Dummy_Music
