Nintendo eShop
The Nintendo eShop is a service on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS that allows players to purchase games digitally on their systems with Nintendo eShop cards and credit cards. It was launched on Nintendo 3DS on June 6, 2011 in North America, and one day later in other regions including Japan, Europe, and Australia. The service launched on Wii U alongside the console's release.
On the eShop, users are also able to purchase downloadable content for their games. As of the December 9, 2013 update, a Nintendo Network ID is required to download free and demo software from the Nintendo 3DS eShop. In addition, the player can link their Nintendo Network ID to their 3DS and vice versa to combine eShop funds on both systems into one.
Other than purchasing games, users can view information on current and upcoming titles and watch the latest trailers, Nintendo Direct presentations and episodes of The Cat Mario Show. Players are also able to pre-load some games and are able to play them after a small update on the release.
Nintendo 3DS
| # | Game | JP release | US release | EU release | AU release | Developer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Nintendo Picross | 2012 / 09 / 13 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Jupiter, Nintendo |
| 2 | Photos with Mario | 2013 / 04 / 23 | 2014 / 05 / 18 | 2015 / 11 / 4 | N/A | Nintendo EAD |
| 3 | Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move | 2013 / 07 / 24 | 2013 / 05 / 09 | 2013 / 05 / 09 | 2013 / 05 / 10 | Nintendo Software Technology Corporation |
| 4 | Club Nintendo Picross Plus | 2014 / 10 / 09 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Jupiter, Nintendo |
| 5 | Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars | 2015 / 03 / 19 | 2015 / 03 / 05 | 2015 / 03 / 20 | 2015 / 03 / 21 | Nintendo Software Technology Corporation |
| 6 | Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | 2016 / 01 / 28 | 2016 / 04 / 28 | 2016 / 04 / 28 | 2016 / 04 / 29 | NST |
Wii U
| # | Game | JP release | NA release | EU release | AU release | Developer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Super Luigi U (as DLC) | 2013 / 06 / 19 | 2013 / 06 / 20 | 2013 / 06 / 20 | 2013 / 06 / 21 | Nintendo EAD |
| 2 | NES Remix | 2013 / 12 / 19 | 2013 / 12 / 18 | 2013 / 12 / 18 | 2013 / 12 / 18 | Nintendo EAD, indieszero |
| 3 | Dr. Luigi | 2014 / 01 / 15 | 2013 / 12 / 31 | 2014 / 01 / 15 | 2014 / 01 / 15 | Arika |
| 4 | NES Remix 2 | 2014 / 04 / 24 | 2014 / 04 / 25 | 2014 / 04 / 25 | 2014 / 04 / 25 | Nintendo EAD, indieszero |
| 5 | Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars | 2015 / 03 / 19 | 2015 / 03 / 05 | 2015 / 03 / 20 | 2015 / 03 / 21 | Nintendo Software Technology Corporation |
| 6 | Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | 2016 / 01 / 28 | 2016 / 04 / 28 | 2016 / 04 / 28 | 2016 / 04 / 29 | NST |
Gallery
The Nintendo eShop on Wii U
The Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS showing the first episode of The Cat Mario Show.
Name in other languages
Trivia
- The title theme from Mario Kart Double Dash!! can be found in the 3DS eShop's files.
