Nintendo released the Nintendo Store app for iOS and Android on November 4-5, 2025. The free application allows users to browse Switch 2, Switch systems, accessories, digital and physical games, and merchandise from a centralized platform. Originally launched in Japan as the My Nintendo app in April 2020, the app has been redesigned for worldwide use, though Australia and New Zealand remain excluded.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
The app serves as a discovery and browsing tool rather than a complete e-commerce platform. When users select products, the app redirects to their web browser to complete purchases, allowing Nintendo to avoid Apple and Google’s 30% app store commissions.[8][9][1]
Core Features and User Functions
The Nintendo Store app provides several key features:
- Browse Switch 2, Switch, accessories, digital and physical games, merchandise.
- Manage personal wish lists with sale notifications.
- Review detailed play activity history across multiple Nintendo systems.
- Check in at official Nintendo stores and events for platinum points.
- Redeem My Nintendo rewards including custom Switch icons.[4][10]
- Access latest news about Nintendo games and announcements.
System Requirements and Regional Availability
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| iOS | Version 16.0 or later |
| Android | Version 10.0 or later |
| File Size | Approximately 46 MB |
| Account | Valid Nintendo Account required |
The app is available in North America, Europe, Japan, and South Korea. Physical products are region-specific and not available in all countries.[2][3][7]
Play Activity Tracking Explained
A distinguishing feature is comprehensive play activity tracking, previously only accessible through hidden parental controls. Switch and Switch 2 users can view daily session breakdowns with 15-minute precision, showing exact hours played each day. Legacy systems (3DS and Wii U) display total playtime only, without daily session details.[5][9][11][12]
To view 3DS and Wii U data, users must link their Nintendo Network ID to their Nintendo Account. This requirement exists because legacy systems used different account architecture than modern unified systems.[11][2]
Important: Play activity data for 3DS and Wii U is available only prior to February 2020.[12][2]
Switch 2 Sales Performance and Market Context
The app’s launch coincides with record-breaking Switch 2 sales. Nintendo reported the Switch 2 sold 10.36 million units between June 5 and September 30, 2025. This makes it the fastest-selling home console ever, outpacing the original Switch’s 4.7 million units in comparable period.[13][14][15][16][17][18][12]
Nintendo raised its full-year Switch 2 forecast from 15 million to 19 million units for fiscal year 2026.[14][15][19][13]
Data Tracking and User Transparency
Play activity tracking is optional and can be disabled through system settings. The app requires internet connection and Nintendo Account. Regional availability is limited; check app stores for your location. Users outside supported regions may experience limited functionality.[3][7][1][2][5][11]
