According to Wccftech, Nintendo just launched its official store app on both the App Store and Google Play this morning. The app allows browsing and purchasing Nintendo systems, accessories, games, and merchandise directly through the My Nintendo Store. Users can track their Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch play activity by signing in with their Nintendo Account, and even view pre-February 2020 play data from 3DS or Wii U if they link their Nintendo Network ID. The app also provides news updates, event information, and push notifications for wishlist sales. Meanwhile, the Switch 2 console has sold 10.36 million units in just six months, with Nintendo now forecasting 19 million sales by March 2026.
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Nintendo joins the app party
This feels like Nintendo finally catching up to where everyone else has been for years. Sony and Microsoft have had robust store apps forever. But Nintendo’s approach is interesting – they’re not just making this a shopping app. They’re blending commerce with community features and gaming history.
Here’s the thing: the play activity tracking across console generations is actually pretty clever. Being able to see your 3DS and Wii U history alongside your Switch data creates this continuity of your gaming life. It’s a smart way to build loyalty. Though let’s be honest, how many people still have their Nintendo Network ID credentials handy?
The real story: Switch 2 sales
Those Switch 2 numbers are absolutely wild. 10.36 million units in six months? And projecting nearly double that by March 2026? That’s insane growth, especially considering the original Switch took about a year to hit 10 million.
What’s driving this? Probably a combination of pent-up demand and Nintendo finally getting their supply chain right from day one. The original Switch was supply-constrained for what felt like forever. This time they seem to have learned their lesson. And let’s be honest – the Switch 2 is basically everything people wanted from a Switch Pro, just a few years later.
Why this app matters
Look, shopping for Nintendo games on mobile browsers has always been kind of clunky. Having a dedicated app with push notifications for sales could actually move the needle on digital purchases. When you get that “wishlist item on sale” notification while browsing Twitter, that’s impulse purchase territory.
The check-in feature for events and stores is interesting too. It feels like Nintendo testing the waters for more location-based features. Could we see some AR gaming integration down the line? Probably not immediately, but the infrastructure is there now.
Basically, this app feels like Nintendo building the plumbing for a more connected ecosystem. They’ve always been a bit behind on digital services compared to their competitors. This might be them finally getting serious about that side of the business. You can grab the iOS version from the App Store or the Android version from Google Play if you want to check it out yourself.
