Go digital with Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch!

Why go digital?

With Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, it’s easy to keep on top of the digital games, demos and other downloadable content that you own, as well as discover something new.

With a digital library, you can effortlessly swap between titles without the need of carrying any game cards around and changing them every time. You can even archive your purchased software on Nintendo eShop and redownload them whenever you need to!

Get the games you want, when you want them!

Looking for your next game purchase or demo download? Nintendo eShop’s simple-to-use interface means finding and downloading the software you’re looking for is just a few steps away!

Once downloaded onto your console, your game will always be with you on your Nintendo Switch.

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 which is linked to your Nintendo Switch console. You'll need to have your console registered as the active console for downloads for your Nintendo Account by visiting Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. 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.