The company's family of applications adds a new member with the arrival of Nintendo Store on iOSA free app that brings together the brand's official catalog and centralizes multiple utilities on your mobile device. Launched without prior notice and with a global rollout, it has positioned itself as the most direct access point to Nintendo's commercial ecosystem. from iPhone.
More than just a shopping window, the app offers information, notices and unified access to games, consoles, accessories, merchandise, and My Nintendo rewards. However, it maintains an important detail for transactions: It does not process payments within the app.Instead, it redirects to the browser to complete the operation.
What is the Nintendo Store on iOS and how does it work?
Nintendo Store is the global evolution of the app that was known in Japan as My Nintendo Since 2020. Upon its arrival in the West, the application integrates the showcase of MyNintendo Store and shortcuts to Nintendo eShop, with detailed product descriptions, highlights and multiple categories.
From your iPhone you can browse a wide assortment of consoles (Nintendo Switch and Switch 2)Peripherals, physical and digital games, and even various official merchandise. There's also room for My Nintendo program rewards, where prices in platinum coins and regional availability are shown.
When you decide to buy, the app takes you to the corresponding page in the browser to complete the payment. This approach avoids the internal gateways of Apple and Google And, in practice, it means that There are no in-app purchasesIn Spain and the rest of Europe, the physical assortment may vary by country, and some products are not offered in all regions.
If you're interested in the rewards, remember that although the exchange with platinum points While it may be free, shipping usually incurs costs. Integration with My Nintendo allows you to quickly check what's available without having to manually open the website.
Highlighted features and user experience
One of the key features of the app is the management of wish lists and the offer notificationsIf you mark games or products as favorites, you'll receive notifications when their price drops. This also includes... sales rankings, sections for new products, active promotions, demos in “Try for free”, a selection of titles for less than €20 and upcoming releases.
- Explore Consoles, accessories, games and merchandise with detailed descriptions.
- Activate notifications to find out instantly about discounts on your wish list.
- Check out the topsWeekly offers and new products without having to visit the website.
- Access to My Nintendo Store to complete purchases from the browser.
- Register for events and official stores to earn rewards.
Compared to traditional web browsing, the flow is more streamlined for finding information and deciding what to buy, with the caveat that The final gateway opens outside the appFor those who follow the catalog daily, having news, promotions, and product information all in one place makes it easier to stay up to date.
Game history, account, and availability
The application incorporates a game history mode with activity data on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and also shows records of Nintendo 3DS and Wii U until February 2020. To view the latter, it is necessary to link the old Nintendo Network ID to your Nintendo Account.
This history includes days of activity, last use, and hours played, accessible by tapping the your user icon at the bottom. From that same panel, you can review your purchase history, redeem eShop codes, and check your My Nintendo points. In some cases, issues have been observed minor discrepancies in the calculation of hours, without affecting the rest of the functions.
Another useful function is the Check-in at official stores and eventswhich allows you to earn rewards and keeps a record of your visits within the app. For European followers, this makes it easier to participate in brand activities when they are organized. actions in Spain or in other EU countries.
As for requirements, the Nintendo Store is available in a Free on the App Store and requires iOS 16 or later on iPhone; on Android, it needs at least version 10.0. Some options require logging in with Nintendo account The company warns of the possible presence of advertising. Availability is global, with catalog and physical products that may vary. territory within Europe.
The proposal fits as a middle ground: centralized navigation and management of the Nintendo ecosystem on mobile, but with the final purchase outside the app. Among the most practical new features are offer alerts, activity tracking, and quick access to rewards, all with an approach that respects the rules of mobile platforms and is especially useful for users in Spain and Europe.
