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  1. Wii U & Nintendo 3DS eShop Discontinuation Q&A

     As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible... KA ID: 57847 Meta-Answer ID: 45979

  2. Nintendo eShop and Theme Shop Availability In Our Region

     Information on the availability of the Nintendo eShop and Theme Shop in the Americas for different systems. Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Nintendo eShop: Available in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and the United States. Off-device purchasing is available through... KA ID: 1286 Meta-Answer ID: 1285

  3. Service Discontinuation: Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS

     Information about the end of certain features of the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS. Information Various services of the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems ended on the following dates: As of March 11, 2024: It is no longer possible to combine the Nintendo eShop... KA ID: 58358 Meta-Answer ID: 46440

  4. Wii Shop Channel Discontinuation

     The Wii Shop Channel, which has been available on Wii systems since December 2006, closed on January 30, 2019. We sincerely thank our loyal customers for their support. It is no longer possible to... KA ID: 27560 Meta-Answer ID: 22413

  5. Can I Combine Funds From Different Nintendo eShop Accounts or Transfer Funds Between Accounts?

     Nintendo eShop funds cannot be combined or transferred between different Nintendo Accounts. Funds can only be used with the Nintendo Account where they were originally added or purchased. Keep in... KA ID: 1385 Meta-Answer ID: 1384

  6. Incorrect Birthdate Entered for Age Verification

     The information in this article can help you when accessing the Nintendo eShop or a playable demo, the wrong birthdate was entered, and it failed the age verification process. What to do Please contact us for support. KA ID: 508 Meta-Answer ID: 508

  7. How to View Previously Downloaded Titles

     In this article, you'll learn how to see titles already downloaded in the Nintendo eShop. Complete these steps From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open. On the upper left of the screen, tap Menu. Scroll down and select Settings / Other. Scroll down to the section... KA ID: 614 Meta-Answer ID: 614

  8. How to Delete a Nintendo eShop Account

     In this article, you'll learn how to remove (delete) a Nintendo eShop Account. What to do Have you linked a Nintendo Network ID to your system? Yes No If you have linked a Nintendo Network ID to your system, you cannot delete the Nintendo eShop activity unless you delete... KA ID: 74 Meta-Answer ID: 74

  9. What Happens to My Nintendo eShop Purchases When I Link a Nintendo Network ID?

     All purchases and funds added to your Nintendo eShop ID will be retained after creating (or linking) a Nintendo Network ID on the system. What is retained All game licenses purchased prior to linking... KA ID: 2220 Meta-Answer ID: 2219

  10. How to Search for Content in the Nintendo eShop

     In this article, you'll learn how to search for applications, videos, and games in the Nintendo eShop. Complete these steps By Keyword On the HOME menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon. Once the Nintendo eShop loads, select the box next to Search near the top of the touch screen. Use the on-screen... KA ID: 64 Meta-Answer ID: 64
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