Weekly download news
24/08/2017
You can download new games, applications and other content from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch family system, Nintendo 3DS family system or Wii U, and also via this website*. Scroll down to see what’s new this week, visit the gamepages to see what purchase options are available or find more information on downloadable games for your Nintendo systems.
ARMS Global Testpunch returns this weekend!
It’s time for another round of the ARMS Global Testpunch!
Starting from 16:00 UK time on August 25th, you’ll be able to enjoy as much free** fist-flinging fun as you want until the Testpunch ends at 21:00 UK time on August 27th! To participate, simply download the free*** ARMS Global Testpunch demo in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch or via the ARMS gamepage.*
Nintendo eShop sale: Pokémon classics sale
The Pokémon classics sale is now on! Until 23:59 (UK time) on 04/09/17, you can save 36% on three classic Pokémon titles for Nintendo 3DS family systems.
Download versions of packaged software
Nintendo Switch download software
Nintendo Switch demos
Virtual Console (Wii U)
Nintendo 3DS downloadable content
Wii U downloadable content
Special offers
- 3D Altered Beast (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Ecco the Dolphin (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Fantasy Zone™ (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Fantasy Zone II™ (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Galaxy Force II (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Game Collection (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Gunstar Heroes (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Out Run™ (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Space Harrier (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Streets of Rage (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Streets of Rage 2 (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Super Hang-On (Nintendo 3DS)
- 3D Thunder Blade (Nintendo 3DS)
- 99Moves (Wii U)
- Abyss (Wii U)
- Astro Duel Deluxe (Nintendo Switch)
- Atlantic Quest (Nintendo 3DS)
- Beyblade Evolution (Nintendo 3DS)
- BIT.TRIP SAGA (Nintendo 3DS)
- Bridge Constructor Playground (Wii U)
- Brilliant Hamsters! (Nintendo 3DS)
- Brunch Panic (Nintendo 3DS)
- Castle Conqueror EX (Nintendo 3DS)
- Coaster Creator 3D (Nintendo 3DS)
- Cube Creator 3D (Nintendo 3DS)
- Defend your Crypt (Nintendo 3DS)
- Defend your Crypt (Wii U)
- Demon King Box (Nintendo 3DS)
- Dracula's Legacy (Wii U)
- Epic Word Search Collection (Nintendo 3DS)
- Epic Word Search Collection 2 (Nintendo 3DS)
- Excave II : Wizard of the Underworld (Nintendo 3DS)
- Excave III : Tower of Destiny (Nintendo 3DS)
- Frankenstein – Master of Death (Wii U)
- Girl's Fashion Shoot (Nintendo 3DS)
- Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi (Nintendo 3DS)
- Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns (Nintendo 3DS)
- Hometown Story (Nintendo 3DS)
- Island Flight Simulator (Wii U)
- Jewel Master Cradle of Egypt 2 (Nintendo 3DS)
- Jewel Master Cradle Of Rome 2 (Nintendo 3DS)
- PONCHO (Wii U)
- Psycho Pigs (Nintendo 3DS)
- Rock 'N Racing Off Road (Wii U)
- SADAME (Nintendo 3DS)
- Secret Agent Files: Miami (Nintendo 3DS)
- Shifting World (Nintendo 3DS)
- Super Black Bass 3D (Nintendo 3DS)
- Suspension Railroad Simulator (Wii U)
- Sweet Memories Blackjack (Nintendo 3DS)
- Swords & Soldiers 3D (Nintendo 3DS)
- Unholy Heights (Nintendo 3DS)
- Virtue's Last Reward (Nintendo 3DS)
- World Conqueror 3D (Nintendo 3DS)
Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu themes
Check out the latest Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu themes at our New Releases page. HOME Menu themes are available to download from the Theme Shop on your system, and new themes are added regularly.
Nintendo Account
Don't have a Nintendo Account yet? Visit https://accounts.nintendo.com to sign up for free. With a Nintendo Account, you can also take advantage of the My Nintendo rewards programme and earn points when you purchase eligible digital games from Nintendo eShop, use Nintendo apps on your smart device or even when you simply sign into Nintendo services such as Nintendo eShop.
Catch up on some of the great downloadable games of recent months with our highlights video playlist below!
Learn more about purchasing download games on the official Nintendo website
Find out how to buy games from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems
Find out how to buy games from Nintendo eShop on Wii U
Learn about Nintendo Network ID on Nintendo 3DS family systems
Learn about Nintendo Network ID on Wii U
Learn how to connect your Nintendo 3DS family system to the Internet
Learn how to connect your Wii U to the Internet
Discover more great download content at our Nintendo eShop website
See all free demos for Nintendo Switch
See all free demos for Nintendo 3DS family systems
Get more out of your Nintendo 3DS games with StreetPass – find out more at our StreetPass hub!
Please check Nintendo eShop or visit the gamepages to get the latest pricing information.
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*To be able to purchase download games or download demos and free software from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account, and you'll need to have visited the Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. If you plan to download on a Wii U or a Nintendo 3DS family system, the Nintendo Account must also be linked to a Nintendo Network ID and your funds usable through the Nintendo Account must be merged with the funds tied to your Nintendo Network ID. For automatic download, your system must be updated and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. To find out more, visit our Support section. Purchases made or demo downloads activated through the Nintendo website are processed via Nintendo eShop.
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