Nintendo Network

The  is an online gameplay network for Nintendo consoles that acts similarly to 's and 's, providing online play for compatible games on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. The first public appearance of the Nintendo Network was on January 20, 2012, when an image of the box art for  was shown with a Nintendo Network icon. The service was officially announced on January 26, 2012, and became available later that year.

The Nintendo Network is the second online network created by Nintendo, after the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (which launched during the release of Mario Kart DS). Unlike its predecessor, which focused on specific functionalities within games and a largely de-centralized environment, Nintendo Network aimed to establish a central platform where consumer services, such as user accounts and Miiverse, were connected. While Nintendo Network offers similar features to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, including online gaming and digital purchases, it is also used for additional features such as downloadable content for specific games,, and user account control.

Nintendo dropped long-term plans for the Nintendo Network after establishing their partnership with, which helped them develop the single sign-on system, My Nintendo, and other online services that function beyond Nintendo's own hardware. The service will be terminated in early April 2024, discontinuing online play and other functionalities that use online communication for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software, and was succeeded by Nintendo Switch Online for the Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo 3DS

 * Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure
 * Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
 * Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
 * Mario Golf: World Tour
 * Mario Kart 7
 * Mario Sports Superstars
 * Mario Tennis Open
 * Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
 * New Super Mario Bros. 2
 * Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition
 * Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
 * Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
 * Ultimate NES Remix
 * Yoshi's New Island

Wii U

 * Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
 * Dr. Luigi
 * Game & Wario
 * Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
 * Mario Kart 8
 * Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
 * Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
 * NES Remix
 * NES Remix 2
 * NES Remix Pack
 * New Super Luigi U
 * New Super Mario Bros. U
 * New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U
 * Nintendo Land
 * Super Mario 3D World
 * Super Mario Maker
 * Super Smash Bros. for Wii U