Thinking of setting up a Nintendo Account? It’s absolutely free and straightforward to do so—just head over to their site to sign up. Once you’re in, you can tap into the My Nintendo rewards program. This means earning points by buying eligible digital games on the Nintendo eShop, using Nintendo apps on your smartphone, or even by simply logging into various Nintendo services like the eShop itself.
If you’re curious about how purchasing download games works, the official Nintendo website has all the details you’ll need. Plus, there’s a treasure trove of amazing digital content waiting for you over on the Nintendo eShop website, so be sure to check that out.
It’s worth noting that for the most up-to-date pricing, you should take a look at the Nintendo eShop or visit specific game pages. And remember, signing up for a Nintendo Account is essential if you want to download demos from the eShop on your Nintendo Switch. Of course, the usual terms and conditions apply.
Before you can buy or download any games and demos from the Nintendo eShop or via the official site, your Nintendo Account must be linked to your Switch console. Your console has to be set as the active one for downloads—this involves visiting the eShop on the device at least once. To ensure smooth, automatic downloads, make sure your system is updated, online, and has the automatic downloads option turned on. Plus, you need enough storage space. For more details, have a look at our Support section. Keep in mind that any purchases or demo downloads you make through the Nintendo site are processed via the eShop.