Thinking about setting up a Nintendo Account but haven’t done it yet? It’s a breeze to sign up, and it’s completely free. Once you’re in, a world of perks opens up to you, like the My Nintendo rewards program. This lets you rack up points as you grab digital games from the Nintendo eShop, mess around with Nintendo apps on your phone or tablet, or even when you just log into Nintendo services like the eShop.
Curious about buying download-only games? The official Nintendo website is your best bet for all the info you’ll need.
Looking for awesome downloadable content? You’ve got to check out our Nintendo eShop website for an array of options.
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To get your hands on demos from Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch, you’ll need to register a Nintendo Account. There are terms and conditions you’ll want to check out.
For purchasing download games or snatching demos and free software from the Nintendo eShop via the official site, there’s a bit of setup involved. Make sure your Nintendo Account is linked to your console. Your console should be registered as the active download console, which you’ll do by visiting the eShop on the system you want to use at least once.
For seamless downloads, make sure your Switch is up-to-date, connected to the internet, has automatic downloads turned on, and has enough storage space. If you run into any snags or need more info, head to our Support section. Remember, any purchase or demo download initiated on the Nintendo website goes through the Nintendo eShop.