Nintendo Launches Official Shop App With Game Links, Alerts

• Track your playtime and gaming statistics
• Quickly navigate to the My Nintendo Store
• Discover local Nintendo events and activities

Mobile gaming is seeing major shifts with alternative app stores making waves, especially with Epic Games Store offering incredible free weekly downloads. This rising competition is getting intense. It was only a matter of time before major players responded—and Nintendo has now officially entered the arena with its own move.

The new Nintendo Store app is live, letting you browse through beloved Nintendo franchises, including games, accessories, and hardware. It's important to note this isn't a replacement for Google Play or the App Store. Instead, it serves as a direct gateway to the My Nintendo Store for completing purchases.

Adding an extra step to access games might seem unnecessary at first. However, consolidating Nintendo fans into a single dedicated platform could be a smart strategy. One current limitation is that physical products aren't available in all regions, which does feel like a missed opportunity.

The app also lets you review your play activity linked to your Nintendo Account and check in at real-world events to earn rewards—think pop-up stores or local Nintendo gatherings.

Your play activity breaks down the games you've spent the most time with, when you started them, and might even highlight titles you haven't touched in years. While some might not want that kind of accountability, completionists will find it incredibly useful for tracking progress.

You'll also receive the latest news on Nintendo events and get sale notifications pushed directly to you. Visit the official Nintendo website for more details and to get started.