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Nintendo Download Thursday, March 12, 2026

by Rainier on March 12, 2026 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT

This week Nintendo added fifty three Nintendo Switch, nine Nintendo Switch 2, two Nintendo classics, and one Nintendo Music tracks to the eShop Channels.

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Members also enjoy a curated library of NES and Super NES classic games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others.

To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit here.

With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, players get access to even more benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with newly added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC and retro SEGA Genesis games.

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions. To enjoy the 3D effect of Nintendo 3DS software, you must experience it from the system itself. Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2:

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics:

  • Mario vs. Donkey Kong – Donkey Kong just made off with all the Mini-Mario toys, and now it’s up to Mario to chase his longtime nemesis and retrieve the stolen goods! Leap and battle through increasingly difficult levels as you use switches, conveyor belts, hammers and more to overcome the hordes of enemies that block your way. Before battling Donkey Kong at the end of each world, collect all the Mini-Marios and lead them to safety! The Mario vs. Donkey Kong game is available now for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members1.

Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics:

  • Mario’s Tennis™ – Sharpen your tennis skills with Mario and friends in this sports title released in 1995 for the Virtual Boy system. Immerse yourself in a virtual tennis experience as the characters run all around the court! Whether you prefer SINGLES or DOUBLES, aim for the top of the TOURNAMENT bracket. Game, set, match!
  • Mario Clash™ – Bad guys abound on precarious platforms in the Clash House Tower. In this action title released for the Virtual Boy system in 1995, defeat foes as Mario by jumping on Koopa Troopas from above and throwing their shells at other enemies. But stay sharp! You may need to throw your shell from the opposing side’s platform to stun an enemy and then finish them off with another throw.

Digital Spotlight:

  • Lucky Day! – Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Mark this green-filled holiday with some stellar game options for every kind of player. Dive into the fun of Pikmin 4, where little flower-toting friends are sure to keep you company. Or, if you’re looking to get into some big, bright action check out Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted on Nintendo Switch 2, where you can defend your greenery from a shambling hoard! If you’re looking for fast-paced challenges that are all about skill (and maybe a little luck), Hollow Knight and Hollow Knight: Silksongallow you to get up-close and personal with its dark, puzzle-filled world on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch! And you can step into Luigi’s green garb to grab some loot while avoiding being pinched by ghosts in Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD!

Pre-orders:

  • MLB The Show 26– Step up and leave your mark in MLB The Show 26. Discover new Road to The Show mechanics, deeper Franchise experiences, enhanced customization options, and true-to-life on-field action. Compete in the officially licensed Men’s NCAA College World Series, rising from a promising high school talent to one of the all-time MLB greats immortalized in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. MLB The Show 26 launches on Nintendo Switch March 17. Pre-order is available now, with Gold Choice pack included with purchase on Nintendo eShop. You can also pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition for up to four days of early access.

Activities:

  • Unlock more fun with Nintendo Today! – Get ready for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with Nintendo Today!3, Nintendo’s free app for smart devices. Receive one digital Collectible Card based on the movie by opening the app and tapping the card each day. With 40 different cards to discover, there’s always something new waiting for you – now through June 10! Collect your first set of three cards during the promotional period (until May 31 11:59 p.m. PT), and you’ll score 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points4. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/news/8e0ae86a3dcc364d#today.
  • Mario Kart World My Nintendo Open Series: Week 2 – Jump into the Mario Kart World My Nintendo Open Series and hit the track for three weeks of fast-paced fun. This week, test your skills in Coin Runners! You can also take a screenshot of your epic moments from the events and share your best shots online using the Nintendo Switch app. Use #MAR10Day to connect with fellow racers and showcase your best moves! For more information, check out this page: https://my.nintendo.com/news/a78895afee7e446a.

Nintendo Music:

  • Paws-itively Adventurous Sounds! – Get ready to pounce back into the colorful Sprixie Kingdom and Lake Lapcat with the soundtrack from the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury game, available now on Nintendo Music5! Bob, dash, and jump along to tracks like “World Clear!,” “Mystery House Entrance,” “Snowball Park” and more! For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

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