Nintendo has quietly rolled out a new hub for its ecosystem: the official Nintendo Store app, now live on both the App Store and Google Play. Instead of bouncing between a browser tab for shopping and a separate news feed for updates, the app brings commerce, updates, and account-centric tools into one place designed for fans who live on their Switch – and for those already eyeing the next chapter with Switch 2.
Shop the My Nintendo Store – without the tabs
At the center of the experience is full access to the My Nintendo Store. 
You can browse and buy Nintendo Switch systems and accessories, pick up physical or digital games, and explore official merchandise. The storefront feels less like a mobile companion and more like a native catalog, with the crucial convenience of keeping your cart and wish list tied to your Nintendo Account.
Smart alerts and a calmer wallet
Enable push notifications and the app becomes a quiet bargain scout. Add a game or accessory to your wish list and you’ll get an alert when the price drops or inventory returns. If you follow Nintendo’s events calendar, you’ll also see timely notifications for news drops and showcases, so you’re less likely to miss preorders or limited runs.
Your play history, old and new
Sign in with your existing Nintendo Account and you’ll be able to review your recent Nintendo Switch – and Switch 2 – play activity. There’s a thoughtful nod to long-time fans, too: if you previously owned a Nintendo 3DS or Wii U, you can resurface play activity logged before February 2020 by linking your Nintendo Network ID (NNID) to your Nintendo Account. For anyone who migrated across generations, it’s a small but satisfying bit of continuity.
Check in, earn rewards, keep a trail
Beyond shopping, the app works as your digital pass at official Nintendo stores and events. Use it to check in and earn related rewards; your check-in history lives inside the app, making it easy to track what you’ve attended and what you’ve unlocked.
Context: Switch 2’s hot start
The launch lands during a surge of hardware momentum. Switch 2 has reportedly reached 10.36 million units sold in just four months, with Nintendo forecasting 19 million by the end of its fiscal year in March 2026. That pace shapes the app’s purpose: a growing install base means more people needing an official, mobile-first place to discover games, manage purchases, and keep tabs on what’s next.
Early take: useful hub, familiar frictions
As polished as the app is, some readers will raise predictable concerns: yet another login, more notifications to manage, and a walled-garden vibe that can feel prescriptive. The account linking for legacy activity (NNID to Nintendo Account) is a win for preservation, but it’s an extra step. The fix is in your hands: keep alerts limited to sales and releases you truly care about, and link accounts only if the history view matters to you.
Still, as an all-in-one utility, the Nintendo Store app hits the practical notes: faster checkout, price-drop pings, portable history, and in-person rewards, all tuned for a console family that’s still accelerating.
- Shop Switch hardware, games, accessories, and official merch in-app.
- Turn on wish list alerts for sales and restocks.
- View Switch/Switch 2 play activity; revive 3DS/Wii U history via NNID link.
- Check in at official stores and events to earn rewards.
- Arrives as Switch 2 sales surge, underscoring Nintendo’s mobile touchpoint push.