Weekly download news
13/07/2017
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.
Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere
The free** Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere demo event kicks off Saturday 15th July at 17:00 - 21:00 UK time, only on Nintendo Switch!
Download versions of packaged software
Nintendo Switch download software
Nintendo 3DS download software
Virtual Console (Wii U)
Nintendo 3DS demos
Special offers
- ASH (Nintendo 3DS)
- Breakout Defense (New Nintendo 3DS)
- Epic Word Search Collection (Nintendo 3DS)
- Epic Word Search Collection 2 (Nintendo 3DS)
- GLORY OF GENERALS (Nintendo 3DS)
- Glory of Generals The Pacific (Nintendo 3DS)
- Jump Trials Supreme (Nintendo 3DS)
- Karous - The Beast Of Re:Eden - (Nintendo 3DS)
- Mr. Pumpkin Adventure (Wii U)
- Puyo Puyo™ Tetris® (Nintendo Switch)
- Splat The Difference (Nintendo 3DS)
- Toby: The Secret Mine (Wii U)
- Toy Defense (Nintendo 3DS)
- WAKEDAS (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.
Nintendo Account registration required to download demos from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Network ID registration required to download demos from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems and Wii U. Terms and conditions apply.
*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.
**Broadband internet connection required. The registration and linkage of Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are required.
